Positional MRI dispels conventional wisdom on posture

A group of Scottish researchers has discovered that the conventional wisdom on the correct posture when sitting -- upright with back and thighs at a 90-degree angle -- might actually be a cause of back pain. They used a positional MRI scanner that can image patients in weight-bearing positions to assess the degree of strain produced by several commonly used sitting positions. You might be surprised by the results.

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[Gibson2471]

i was taught if u sit up strait, ur lungs open up and more oxygen gets to ur brian=better learning

[Jacobomo]

really what variables?

[wowcu]

dumbest study i have ever heard, there are so many variables. This is total crap

[yyvonneP]

wicked i never thought woodend hospital did such work, mastrick is world famous lol