Working a desk job is generally a lot safer than doing manual labor. However, that doesn’t mean your body gets an easy ride if you sit down all day. Ask anyone who suffers from back pain because of their 9-5.
"Usually, the pain in your back after sitting comes from poor posture and maintaining the same position for too long," says yoga instructor Christopher Norman. "If you're hunched over a desk or staring at your phone, it puts a lot of pressure on your spine's discs—especially in the neck and upper back—and your lower back muscles."
