Every job has its own unique profile of health risks.
The muscles at the front of our hips, called the ‘hip flexors’, are significantly shortened when we sit. If we sit a lot, they remain tight even when we stand up. This can lead to a ‘tilt’ in the pelvis, as the tight muscles pull the pelvis forwards
When the glutes are weak, the lower-back muscles are able to compensate to a certain degree. The glutes stabilize the pelvis, and if they aren’t doing their job properly, the strong lower-back muscles are usually happy to help – for a while, at least.
Sciatica is not a ‘condition’ in and of itself; rather, it is a symptom that can be caused by many different conditions. All cases of sciatica have one thing in common: something is irritating the sciatic nerve.
Tight spinal muscles, weak glutes, tight hamstrings, an insufficient core and stiff hip flexors can all contribute to mechanical back pain.