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Why Sitting (Exacerbated by Poor Posture) is the New Smoking
Wendy FigoneSomatic Stress Recovery

Why Sitting (Exacerbated by Poor Posture) is the New Smoking

In recent years, prolonged sitting has been likened to smoking in terms of its negative impact on health. While smoking directly affects the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, excessive sitting—especially when combined with poor posture—can silently degrade the body’s structural integrity, mobility, and overall well-being. A key player in this process is fascia, the often-overlooked connective tissue that plays a vital role in movement, hydration, and cellular communication.