The Sedentary Crisis: How Physiotherapy Fights Modern Neck, Back & Shoulder Pain
We’re living through a quiet health emergency driven by long hours of sitting, screen use, and stressful workdays. The result: stiff necks, tight shoulders, and lower-back pain. The issue isn’t “bad posture” — it’s too much stillness. Muscles tire, joints stiffen, and stress or poor sleep makes the nervous system more sensitive. This modern sitting culture is new to our biology, and pain is rising everywhere. Why This Crisis Exists Work, communication, and entertainment now happen on screens for 10–12 hours a day. Staying in one position — even a “good” one — increases tension in the spine and shoulders. Millions now seek help for slow-building, lifestyle-driven pain. How Physiotherapy Is Evolving Modern physiotherapy blends movement science, coaching, and habit change to prevent and reverse pain. Key Approaches Micro-Movements: 2–5 minutes of movement every hour to break stiffness. Posture Switching: The goal is variety — not perfect posture. ...