Physiotherapist Gregory Miles delivers a stark warning: "Sitting is the new smoking." In "The Sitting Disease," Miles explains the biomechanical disaster that occurs when the human body, evolved for movement, is forced into a chair for 10 hours a day. He details how prolonged sitting shortens the hip flexors, deactivates the glutes (gluteal amnesia), and compresses the spine, leading to a cascade of chronic health issues. But the book goes beyond back pain. Miles links sedentary behavior to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and even cognitive decline. He challenges the idea that one hour at the gym can undo eight hours of sitting. Instead, he advocates for "movement snacking"-constant, low-intensity movement throughout the day. Miles provides practical solutions for the office worker: floor sitting positions, desk stretches, and the correct way to set up a workstation. He also explores the benefits of barefoot walking and hanging to decompress the spine. This book is a manual for re-wilding the body within the constraints of modern life.

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