Slouching is a posture where a person tends to sit or stand in a lazy, droopy manner. However, this position can cause significant problems for the spine – it can lead to spinal dysfunction, back pain, joint degeneration and potbelly. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Mazda K. Turel, Brain and Spine surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said, “Slouching, whether while sitting or standing, exerts excessive pressure on your spine and muscles, leading to various long-term health issues.” Slouching can affect health – the brain and spine surgeon further noted down how it can affect us. “Slouching, whether while sitting or standing, exerts excessive pressure on your spine and muscles,” said Dr. Mazda K. Turel.(Unsplash) ALSO READ: Stop slouching! It’s time to save your neck Spinal misalignment: When you slouch, the spine’s natural curvature is altered, resulting in spinal misalignment. This misalignment increases the pressure on the vertebrae and intervertebral discs, potentially causing conditions such as herniated discs or chronic back pain. Furthermore, poor posture can put strain on the muscles, ligaments, and …