Sitting for long periods of time can cause major issues to your spine. Somewhere between one and ten per cent of the population ages 25 to 45 report sciatica pain, one of the most painful risks of prolonged sitting. According to a study from National Health and Nutrition Examinations Surveys, 70% of people spend six hours or more sitting down each day. Whether it's sitting at a desk doing work, sitting to watch TV or sitting in a car, bus or train to commute, many spend most of their waking hours sitting down. Even those who exercise regularly face health risks from prolonged sitting including: Heart disease Cancer Type 2 diabetes Sciatica