DYNAMIC SITTING EXERCISES FOR LOW BACK PAIN: A BRIEF REVIEW

Low back pain usually arises from improper sitting postures, resulting in spinal loading and stature changes during extended periods of inactivity. This brief review explores the emerging therapeutic approach of dynamic sitting exercises for non-specic, mechanical LBP. These exercises combine lumbar hyperextension with abdominal drawing-in maneuvers. The objective is to assess the efcacy of dynamic sitting exercises in improving stature change, lumbar mobility, and pain intensity during prolonged sitting. A compilation of studies investigating the impact of dynamic sitting exercises on LBP was reviewed. The studies assessed outcomes such as stature change, muscle fatigue, lumbar mobility, and pain intensity among participants with chronic LBP. The reviewed studies consistently indicate that dynamic sitting exercises signicantly contribute to positive changes in stature, lumbar mobility, and pain reduction during prolonged sitting. While short-term effects are well-documented, the longterm impact of these exercises warrants further investigation. Dynamic sitting exercises offer promise in addressing the challenges of prolonged sitting on low back health. Their incorporation into workplace ergonomics, particularly in sedentary occupations, holds potential for prevention and therapeutic intervention in LBP. The immediate positive effects observed in reviewed studies underscore the need for future research with larger sample sizes to establish sustained efcacy and clinical effectiveness in managing low back pain.