Sitting pretty? Slouching is cosy but damaging

OUR sofa and its comfy cushions look inviting at the end of a long day. So inviting that we spend our entire evenings on the sofa, slouched as we watch the TV or curled up with our favourite books and magazines.

We may be sitting comfortably, but we are not sitting properly. Many of us are developing posture problems, because we spend so much time slumped on our sofas.

You might sit up straight at your desk at work, but that doesn’t mean you can be lax on your downtime. You should never forget about your posture. Follow these simple steps to keep your spine in shape: