DB-F013 minWalk for 3 minutes after calls
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What can I try when my lower back feels stiff after sitting?
Start with comfortable movement and a setup you can vary. These habits do not identify the cause of back pain; persistent or worsening symptoms deserve assessment.
- Foundation 3
- Growth 1
- Mastery 2
- Challenge 1
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Three easy first steps.
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Foundation 3
Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
DB-F013 minWalk for 3 minutes after calls
DB-F0720 secChange sitting position after each file
DB-F0830 secSupport both feet before typing
Growth 1
Practices that need preparation, a recurring slot or a useful tool.
DB-G031 minLift each knee five times while seated
Mastery 2
Practices you develop over weeks through skill, planning and trade-offs.
DB-M0120 minWalk briskly for 20 minutes before work
DB-M028–12 minPractise a strength circuit twice weekly
Challenge 1
A bounded mission with a clear finish. It can combine practices over days or weeks.
DB-C0210 minWalk through one 10-minute meeting weekly
Sources
NICE. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management (NG59). 2016, updated 2020. Read the source ↗
Swain CTV, Pan F, Owen PJ, Schmidt H, Belavy DL. No consensus on causality of spine postures or physical exposure and low back pain: A systematic review of systematic reviews. Journal of Biomechanics 102:109312, 2020. Read the source ↗
NHS. Back pain. Reviewed 5 March 2026. Read the source ↗
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