Get Up, Stand Up - Counteract Effects of Prolonged Sitting
People are often complaining of some form of pain related to sitting at their desk job. Whether it's wrist pain from working on a computer, or low back pain , many people feel as though their desk job is hurting them. We've known for years that prolonged sitting puts more pressure on the low back by significantly increasing the weight on the intervertebral disc. It also causes certain muscles in your hips to physically shorten and inactivates the gluteus muscles which are essential for lower back stability. Recent studies indicate that prolonged sitting goes way beyond the toll it takes on our musculoskeletal systems. These studies point to the connection between prolonged sitting and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and even mortality. So what does this mean for the majority of office workers out there? It's time to make some significant changes in your work routine. That does not mean people should quit thei