Don’t Make Sitting a Bad Habit

Do you suffer from neck pain while sitting at your work desk for hours? Researchers have shown that sitting uninterrupted for long periods can lead to a variety of health complications.

This growing concern has prompted many company offices to choose a standing desk, or set up an employee's work schedule by organizing ergonomic sessions, emphasizing the significance of proper sitting posture and regular exercise.

Sitting for more than eight hours can cause postural problems, such as disc damage, neck strain, and long-term swayed back. Many employees of the company who work extended periods in a sitting position complain about these posture problems. Sitting upright without leaning forward and walking for five minutes every hour can reduce the risks.

You see many people suffering from postural problems, and nearly half of them are employees in the corporate sector.

What Are The Health Risks Of Prolonged Sitting?

• Cardiovascular Complications: Prolonged sitting leads to high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which increases the risk of cardiovascular complications.
• Increased Risk of Diabetes: When a person sits for a long time, the body's muscle cells do not respond efficiently to the pancreas' insulin. It causes the pancreas to produce more insulin, which can lead to diabetes.
• Muscle Degeneration Problem: A sedentary lifestyle can lead to developing tissue hyperplasia, gluteal lump, and tight buttocks.
• High-Stress Level: Muscles during movement stimulate mood-enhancing hormones by supplying fresh oxygen and blood from the brain. So if someone sits for long durations, the stress level also rises.
• Spinal Structure Imbalances: Sitting for long hours can lead to spinal imbalances, including disc damage, strained neck, inflexible spine, sore back and shoulders.

If someone is complaining about posture problems, confirmation is done via MRI or X-ray scan. Appropriate exercises are recommended to repair the damage. Patients are also advised to undergo physiotherapy sessions if necessary.

Follow These Simple Exercises To Avoid Health Risks Associated With A Sedentary Lifestyle

• Body stretching exercises: Stretch your arms and legs every hour at the office. At home, stretch the hip flexors on each side for five minutes - every evening or morning.
• Perform Yoga: Practicing yoga in the morning or evening hours can be helpful.
• Routine walk: Walk for five minutes every hour you sit down. Instead of walking a short distance, make sure you take short breaks during your work. It improves blood circulation in the body.
• Improve posture for a healthy back: You should sit in an upright position without squatting while sitting. Make sure you get right back support with your feet flat on the floor.
• Neck exercise: Sit up straight and slowly drop your head to the side, taking your ear to your shoulder. Make sure you feel the stretch. Repeat it daily for five minutes.

Whatever you do, keep moving throughout the day as much as possible.

The Takeaway

You still have to sit down, and that's fine. Limiting the amount of time you sit is just as crucial to overall health as eating healthy food and exercising. You should pay more attention to how long you sit and how much you sit each day.



If you feel uncomfortable or think you could benefit from a personalized exercise plan, discuss with a physical therapist.

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