24/02/2026
🛋️ Is your couch “switching off” your glutes?
That stiff, “old person” ache when you stand up isn’t just age—it might be Gluteal Amnesia caused by how you sit.
🦴 The “Tucked Sitting” Trap
Many of us sit on our tailbones (posterior tilt) instead of our sit-bones. Here’s what’s happening inside:
• Flattened Curve: You lose the natural “S” shape of your spine.
• Disc Pressure: Your intervertebral discs are pushed backward under constant strain.
• Muscle Inhibition: Your brain “mutes” your glutes. When you stand, your lower back has to do all the heavy lifting alone.
✅ The Physio Fix:
Find your “sit-bones” (the two hard bones in your bum). Sit directly on top of them, let your low back arch naturally, and keep your feet flat.
Stop the micro-trauma before it starts! Your back—and your glutes—will thank you. 🍑
📍 Struggling with chronic stiffness? Book your assessment with Megan Bekker Physiotherapy today!
