We often place all our weight on one leg when we have to stand up for long periods. Usually, we do this on the same leg, out of habit. Two-thirds of our body weight then stretches the ligaments on one side of the pelvis, causing spinal distortion and postural misalignment. Eventually these ligaments may become as severely distorted as from a serious, sudden injury to the back. Extended periods of standing.
Most people find it tiring to remain standing for any length of time.
Waiting in lines, shopping, a cocktail party or many work-situations can require standing in place. When this happens, the muscles that hold us erect soon tire and we slump into poor posture. Now our entire weight is pulling against ligaments, especially those in the pelvis and lower back. The years take their toll on these ligaments. They become stretched and weakened so that they cannot properly control our joints with the tight support our bodies require.