{"id":81761,"date":"2023-02-01T23:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T23:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=81761"},"modified":"2023-08-17T08:20:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T08:20:28","slug":"how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Sit With Lower Back Pain (Is There A Right Way To Sit?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Back pain can be debilitating. Besides limiting the range of your motion and mobility, it can adversely impact your career and personal relationships. It&#8217;s very hard to focus on anything else when your back hurts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, you&#8217;ll learn how to sit with lower back pain and adapt your activities to avoid unnecessary aggravation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll cover the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>How to prevent<\/strong> lower back pain.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Techniques<\/strong> to ease pain whilst working.<\/li><li><strong>How to manage<\/strong> chronic back pain.<\/li><li><strong>What<\/strong> back pain is not.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is for you if you\u2019ve neglected your posture and mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-office-chair-for-lower-back-pain\/\">Best Office Chairs For Back Pain<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Back Pain Is (Probably) Not.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have suffered from back pain throughout my adult life. As a 2-metre tall guy who has competed in powerlifting, I have all the &#8220;right&#8221; risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>One of the best pieces of advice <\/strong>I received was from Austin Baraki, a doctor who runs the excellent Barbell Medicine blog.<\/li><li><strong>He pointed out<\/strong> that a lot of lower back sufferers a caught in an endless loop of misinformation, believing that something in their back is &#8220;broken&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>This mechanical view<\/strong> of back pain is most often incorrect.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than butchering Austin&#8217;s argument, I&#8217;ll link to his article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbellmedicine.com\/blog\/pain-in-training-what-do\/\">here<\/a>. I hope it helps you as much as it helped me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip. <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Office chairs with forward seat tilt, like the Herman Miller Aeron and the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/sidiz-t50-review\/\">Sidiz T50<\/a>, can be a good option for back pain sufferers, as they rotate your hips forward to help you find an optimal sitting position.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do You Have Lower Back Pain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many factors can worsen lower back pain, but the primary causes are connected to posture, exercise some surprising environmental factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The #1 Cause Of Lower Back Pain<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sit-with-lower-back-pain-1024x864.jpg\" alt=\"how to sit with back pain\" class=\"wp-image-83053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sit-with-lower-back-pain-1024x864.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sit-with-lower-back-pain-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sit-with-lower-back-pain-768x648.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent studies show a rise in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/pain\/pandemic-posture-hurting-your-back-you-can-fix-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>pandemic posture<\/u><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>You work for long periods at home<\/strong> and have unconsciously neglected your posture.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>You did not have the resources<\/strong> to set up an ergonomic workspace<strong> <\/strong>to support health and well-being.<\/li><li><strong>You may not have been able to afford adequate equipment<\/strong> and resources to maintain good posture.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">We recommend ergonomic furniture that provides lumbar support all day long (<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/where-should-lumbar-support-be\/\">where to position lumbar support?<\/a>). Do not work from a soft, unstructured, or low chair where possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your posture has been an ongoing issue for you, after this article, we recommend that you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Consult a physiotherapist<\/strong>, chiropractor, or personal trainer to correct your issues.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Discover our comprehensive guide<\/strong> on proper sitting posture <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/proper-posture-at-computer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>here.<\/u><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">There are online guides to correct your range of motion, which will significantly improve your daily life. We recommend <u>Kinstretch with Beard<\/u> &#8211; a monthly mobility membership.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consider The Weather.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the weather can affect your joint mobility? Cold weather and a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cminj.com\/blog\/cold-weather-and-body-ache#:~:text=Reasons%20why%20cold%20weather%20aches,in%20joints%20affected%20by%20arthritis.\"><u>change in barometric pressure<\/u><\/a> can cause our joints to seize up. Joints like the knees, knuckles, and wrists tend to take the main impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is something to be said about our lack of movement in the cooler months, too. You should aim for the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>30 minutes of exercise<\/strong> three times per week.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Gentle strolling each day<\/strong> &#8211; during your lunch break or after dinner.<\/li><li><strong>5-10 minutes of gentle stretching<\/strong>, when waking and before bed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Consistency is key. Focus less on perfection and more on showing up to support your entire body every day.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be Wary Of Over-Working Out.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working out too intensely for too many days or undertaking complex weightlifting with incorrect form is a recipe for disaster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but even outside of a gym, the below actions can cause injury:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Moving house<\/strong> and carrying boxes.<\/li><li><strong>Moving large<\/strong> furniture.<\/li><li><strong>Bending and kneeling<\/strong> in awkward ways.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice painful spasms after a particular exercise, you must treat this like an injury. Remember RICE to optimise blood flow and swelling:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Rest: <\/strong>Do this initially to protect the injury from additional strain.<\/li><li><strong>Ice: <\/strong>You can ice your injuries for 20 minutes three times a day.<\/li><li><strong>Compression: <\/strong>This is for the first 48-72 hours to prevent further swelling. You may find manual compression may temporarily alleviate pain in more chronic conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Elevation: <\/strong>Using pillows, elevate your injury where possible to improve blood flow.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">For less severe aches and pains, opt for CBD oil, magnesium oil, magnesium bath salts or Voltaren gel to reduce inflammation.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Address An Underlying Condition.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to consult your doctor if you have symptoms that last longer than one week and do not resolve with the above methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A doctor will be able to confirm if there are any underlying conditions, like diseases or viruses, that can cause severe lower back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ways To Sit With Lower Back Pain.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019re likely dealing with lower back pain and are looking for pain relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The below should reduce pressure on your joints, alleviate pain, and ensure your seated work is more comfortable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Know The Correct Angles.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Correct posture will relieve back pain and prevent it in the future. This goes beyond your spine and addresses your total body alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-back-pain-1024x618.jpg\" alt=\"how to sit with back pain\" class=\"wp-image-83072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-back-pain-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-back-pain-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-back-pain-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-back-pain-1536x926.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-back-pain.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tips for correct posture are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Alignment: <\/strong>Focus on keeping your back straight, core locked in, knees bent, legs parallel, and feet flat on the floor.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>A neutral neck: <\/strong>Ensure the monitor or computer screen is positioned at eye level.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>A reclined angle: <\/strong>Recline slightly in your office chair to help reduce spinal pressure and neck pain. You can do this for a short period every hour (set a reminder!).<\/li><li><strong>Relaxed shoulders:<\/strong> Know the difference between a relaxed position and slouching \u2013 focus on rolling the shoulders back and pulling the shoulder blades together.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>No wrist pad:<\/strong> Avoid using a wrist pad while typing to support your wrists better.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Correct seat height:<\/strong> Most people are comfortable sitting 40 to 50 centimetres above the floor. The user\u2019s feet can rest comfortably on the floor, while their thighs and arms can be at a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/standard-height-of-desk-australia\/\">right angle to the desk\u2019s surface<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you imagine a vertical string connecting your hips, spine, neck, and head, you\u2019ll be perfectly aligned when this is pulled tight.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Your Wingspan.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring your desk space is set up to support you is crucial. We suggest:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Convenience: <\/strong>Keep all items within arm\u2019s length when your back is in pain. This will prevent you from over-stretching or worsening injuries.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Comfort: <\/strong>You can opt for a chair with wheels to quickly manoeuvre closer to items you need.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Motion is lotion. The more you move, the better you support your joint and muscle health. A lack of action can worsen some injuries.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support The Back.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all office chairs are created equally. You should opt for an ergonomic chair. <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/what-is-an-ergonomic-chair\/\">Ergonomic principles<\/a> can significantly improve your working life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When buying your chair, look for the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Lumbar support<\/strong>, or add a cushion to slightly arch the back.<\/li><li><strong>Adjustable <\/strong>backrest angle, armrests, seat height and tilt tension (as a minimum).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read more on our guide to the best home office furniture <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/work-from-home-furniture\/\">here<\/a> and the best office chairs <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-office-chair-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>here.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">To improve seated posture, start a timer and sit up straight. When you notice you\u2019re slouching, restart the timer. The goal is to strengthen your back and intercostal muscles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take Advantage Of Chair Armrests.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Armrests aren\u2019t just decorative pieces of a chair. They:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Alleviate <\/strong>tension in your shoulders.<\/li><li><strong>Are a tool <\/strong>to assist you in and out of the chair.<\/li><li><strong>Prevent<\/strong> slouching.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to utilise your armrests, especially when moving from a seated to a standing position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Scoot<\/strong> to the end of your seat first.<\/li><li><strong>Ensure<\/strong> your feet are flat on the floor.<\/li><li><strong>Use<\/strong> the armrests to push yourself up.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/benefits-of-ergonomic-chair\/\">Are Ergonomic Office Chairs Worth It?<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adapt Your Activities.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily activities can be challenging when experiencing lower back pain.&nbsp;We suggest:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Daily stretches: <\/strong>Try &#8216;downward dog&#8217;, &#8216;seated pigeon&#8217;, and overheard stretches. Yoga by Adrienne is a great resource &#8211; check out the video below this list.<\/li><li><strong>Contouring cushion:<\/strong> This is the easiest way to ensure you are safe and comfortable whilst driving or seated elsewhere. Discover them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/best-seat-cushions-for-lower-back-pain-4589726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Cold and Heat Therapy: <\/strong>Consider ice baths and infrared saunas for pain management and injury recovery. Utilised by athletes worldwide, <a href=\"https:\/\/rimbasweat.com.au\/blog\/benefits-of-ice-baths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>these methods<\/u><\/a> are highly effective.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J-05m7bboK0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diet And Exercise.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must adopt a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/foods-that-fight-inflammation\"><u>healthy balanced diet to prevent inflammation<\/u><\/a> and support muscle recovery, especially during stress. Reducing refined sugar, salt, and alcohol can significantly decrease your inflammation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should ensure your diet is abundant in the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>High-quality omega-3<\/strong> sources like wild-caught salmon.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Seeds<\/strong> \u2013 poppy, sesame, chia.<\/li><li><strong>Beans<\/strong> and lentils.<\/li><li><strong>Dark leafy greens<\/strong> \u2013 broccoli, spinach, and kale.<\/li><li><strong>Edamame<\/strong> and tofu.<\/li><li><strong>Antioxidant-rich fruits<\/strong> and vegetables like carrots, pumpkin, and berries.<\/li><li><strong>Calcium-fortified<\/strong> plant milk or dairy products.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You should focus on high-quality sources of vitamin D and calcium for bone health, plus high-quality fish oil and magnesium to support muscles. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/jshealthvitamins.com\/products\/muscle-joints-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><u>these<\/u><\/a> Australian-made ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The average adult requires 1,000 mg of calcium daily. You should only take vitamins to supplement an inadequate diet. Whole food sources are always best.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bottom Line On Sitting With The Right Posture To Avoid Back Pain.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Protecting your back from future backaches by adopting the correct sitting position is essential. Removing the factors causing pain is also necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right office chair, an awareness of your body, physical discipline and pain management, you can begin to sit effortlessly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Remember, it\u2019s about total body alignment.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, engage a specialist for advice that suits your body composition and working situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilising the tips above and consistently checking in with yourself will ensure you are mobile and pain-free for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Back pain can be debilitating. Besides limiting the range of your motion and mobility, it can adversely impact your career<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":83050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[285,276],"tags":[234,235],"class_list":["post-81761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-human-factors-and-ergonomics","category-office-space","tag-office-space","tag-sitting-position"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Sit With Lower Back Pain (Is There A Right Way To Sit?)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the expert tips for relieving lower back pain while sitting. Learn the right posture and choose the right office chair.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How To Sit With Lower Back Pain\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Things we can do to improve good posture to protect and strengthen our lower back by following the correct sitting position are important.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Arielle Executive\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArielleExecutive\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-02-01T23:00:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-08-17T08:20:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1490\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"839\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Steven McConnell\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"How To Sit With Lower Back Pain\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Things we can do to improve good posture to protect and strengthen our lower back by following the correct sitting position are important.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@arielleexec\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@arielleexec\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Steven McConnell\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How To Sit With Lower Back Pain (Is There A Right Way To Sit?)","description":"Discover the expert tips for relieving lower back pain while sitting. Learn the right posture and choose the right office chair.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How To Sit With Lower Back Pain","og_description":"Things we can do to improve good posture to protect and strengthen our lower back by following the correct sitting position are important.","og_url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/","og_site_name":"Arielle Executive","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArielleExecutive\/","article_published_time":"2023-02-01T23:00:19+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-08-17T08:20:28+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1490,"height":839,"url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Steven McConnell","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_title":"How To Sit With Lower Back Pain","twitter_description":"Things we can do to improve good posture to protect and strengthen our lower back by following the correct sitting position are important.","twitter_creator":"@arielleexec","twitter_site":"@arielleexec","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Steven McConnell","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/"},"author":{"name":"Steven McConnell","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#\/schema\/person\/c485302b39ddb3c352f6ee82d8ba13dd"},"headline":"How To Sit With Lower Back Pain (Is There A Right Way To Sit?)","datePublished":"2023-02-01T23:00:19+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-17T08:20:28+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/"},"wordCount":1629,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg","keywords":["office space","sitting position"],"articleSection":["Human Factors And Ergonomics","Office Space"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/","url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/","name":"How To Sit With Lower Back Pain (Is There A Right Way To Sit?)","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg","datePublished":"2023-02-01T23:00:19+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-17T08:20:28+00:00","description":"Discover the expert tips for relieving lower back pain while sitting. Learn the right posture and choose the right office chair.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg","width":1490,"height":839,"caption":"how to sit with lower back pain"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#website","url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/","name":"Arielle Executive","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#organization","name":"Arielle Executive","url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arielle-executive-aex-icon.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arielle-executive-aex-icon.jpg","width":600,"height":600,"caption":"Arielle Executive"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArielleExecutive\/","https:\/\/x.com\/arielleexec","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/arielle-executive\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#\/schema\/person\/c485302b39ddb3c352f6ee82d8ba13dd","name":"Steven McConnell","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cropped-steven-mcconnell-headshot-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cropped-steven-mcconnell-headshot-96x96.jpg","caption":"Steven McConnell"},"description":"I lead a team of writers and editors to build Arielle's Think Big blog. Together, we share an audacious goal: create Australia's #1 publication for high-performance individuals.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mcconnellsteven\/"],"url":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/author\/steven-mcconnell\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Steven McConnell","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg",1490,839,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain-1024x577.jpg",1024,577,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg",1490,839,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain.jpg",1490,839,false],"alm-thumbnail":["https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-sit-with-lower-back-pain-150x150.jpg",150,150,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Steven McConnell","author_link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/author\/steven-mcconnell\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Reading Time: 6 minutesBack pain can be debilitating. Besides limiting the range of your motion and mobility, it can adversely impact your career","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81761"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81761\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":92469,"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81761\/revisions\/92469"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}