Why don't children sit well
Whether school, homework or free time in front of the screen - children spend many hours sitting every day. The problem: your urge to move is much larger than the room we give it. And the child's body - in development and growth - reacts sensitively to lack of exercise.
That also confirms that Research paper "Healthy Sitting" (2025):
"Lack of exercise and a lot of sitting in school and leisure are the main causes of the increase in back pain in childhood."
The consequences range from posture weaknesses to muscle tension to concentration problems - because with static sitting not only the muscles, but also the brain are activated less.
Moving sitting: the child -friendly solution
Moving sitting means: stay in motion. Small change of husbandry, rocking, circles or balancing - very intuitive. This keeps the back muscles actively, improves body awareness and relieves spine and intervertebral discs. Studies show that the ability to concentrate also increases when children are allowed to move slightly when sitting.
Which furniture is suitable for moving sitting?
Ergonom: inside and pediatrician: Inside recommend movement -friendly seating - for example:
- Dynamic seat stools - They gently tip over, promote balance and strengthen the fuselage, e.g. from Stapelstein® Waters & Greens Set
- Balance pillows or elements - for small, unconscious movements while sitting
- Growing children's chairs - so that the seat height fits the body size and nothing blocks
Movement not only strengthens the back
Movement is not only a question of attitude, but also development. Active sitting not only helps with physical complaints - it also promotes concentration, self -regulation and even emotional balance. Children who are allowed to move are more alert, more balanced and learn better. And: You often enjoy doing more.
What parents can do specifically
- Reduce sitting times: Plan small breaks every 30–45 minutes
- Design a child -friendly job: Height adjustable table, flexible seat, good lighting
- Enable dynamic sitting: z. B. with one Stapelstein® stool Or balancing cushions
- Integrate movement into the game: Parcours, role -playing games, balance exercises when learning
Conclusion: movement is the best medicine
Back pain in children is not a inevitable phenomenon - but often a result of our everyday life -low everyday life. Moving offers a simple but effective way to counteract: playfully, preventive and child -friendly. And the best? Children do not need instructions for this. Only space and trust.
Instead of "seated!" Dear: "Move as you like."
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Common questions about back pain & moving sitting
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Why do more and more children have back pain?
Sitting too long, unexpected, lack of movement and false seating are common causes. -
How can moving sitting help?
It activates the muscles, relieves the spine and improves concentration. -
Which seating furniture is suitable for children?
Movement -friendly furniture such as dynamic stools, balancing or dynamic stools are recommended Stapelsteine.
Read more:
- Ergonomic seating for children
- What is dynamic sitting?
- Ergonomic seating for children - what to look out for?
Sources
- Engeroff, T. et al. (2023): Current evidence on the health effects of sedentary behavior in children. DOI: 10.1007/S12662-022-00859-6
- Karolinska institute (2022): Movement and concentration in primary school children
- Stapelstein Research (2025): Healthy sitting-dynamic sitting and seating dynamics
- Who (2020): Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedary Behavior
