Posted on: August 12, 2018
Have you heard the buzz phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking?” It seems that with our advancement of technologies, people are sitting more than ever. Where smoking used to be seen as the major detriment to people’s health, sitting for long periods of time is having serious consequences for structural health and cognitive function.
From a structural point of view, sitting for long periods of time can contribute to:
All of these can make you more susceptible to going out of alignment, cause low back strain, and contribute to tension in your neck and shoulders.
You might be saying, “But I need to sit for my job!” Many of us do. You don’t need to invest in a standing desk or change jobs to reduce your sitting time.
Here are some simple ways to build in more movement throughout your day:
The key is more movement, more often. If you have any questions, please ask me on your next office visit. You deserve to have vibrant health every day, in all ways.
Call us for your next appointment at (805) 497-1072.
Posted in: Back pain, Exercise, Headaches, Health & Well Being, Neck pain
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