Tech Low Back: How to Protect Your Spine in a Digital World

In today’s digital world, most of us spend countless hours sitting – whether it’s at a desk, in the car, or on the couch with a device. While sitting itself isn’t harmful, how we sit makes all the difference. Poor posture, lack of movement, and weak core engagement contribute to a condition now commonly called Tech Low Back.

This modern postural problem occurs when prolonged sitting flattens the natural curve of the lower spine (lumbar lordosis). As a result, the spinal discs compress, hip flexors tighten, glutes become inactive, and core stability weakens. Over time, this creates the perfect storm for back pain, sciatica, stiffness, and postural fatigue.

Common Signs and Symptoms

Signs you may be experiencing Tech Low Back include pain or stiffness after sitting, difficulty standing upright, pain radiating into the leg, or noticing your lower spine rounds when seated. Tight hips and weak glutes are also common and can further destabilize the spine.

How Chiropractic Can Help

The good news is Tech Low Back is both preventable and reversible. At Hazeldean Family Chiropractic in Kanata, our Doctors provide chiropractic adjustments that restore spinal alignment, reduce nerve irritation, and improve pelvic and lumbar motion.

Simple Lifestyle and Ergonomic Fixes

At home, simple changes can go a long way. Ergonomic fixes – such as lumbar support cushions, screens at eye level, and maintaining 90° angles at the knees, hips, and elbows – help prevent strain. Taking microbreaks every 30-45 minutes allows your spine to reset, while targeted exercises like glute bridges, hip flexor stretches, seated pelvic tilts, and cat-cow stretches strengthen and rebalance your spine.

When chiropractic care is combined with these daily habits, your spine can heal, adapt, and thrive – even in a digital world.