I am seeing more and more patients with pain associated with sitting for prolonged periods while at work and at home. Here are some tips from a recent article published by the ACA: In honor of National Chiropractic Health Month, ACA offers these tips to help you get vertical and stay pain-free: Stand up: Office dwellers can look into using standing desks or treadmill desks; but if you’re stuck sitting all day, you can still stretch your legs with a short walk about every 20 to 30 minutes. Take micro-breaks: Frequently stretch your neck, arms and wrists, back, and legs. Simple stretches include neck rotations, fist clenches, arm dangles, and shoulder shrugs. Get moving: You don’t have to work out like a pro-athlete, just aim for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes of exercise three to five days a week. Eat right: A healthy diet—rich in fruits, vegetables and healthy fats—can help reduce inflammation and joint pain. Also limit red meat, refined sugar and white flour. Just a few simple changes can help maintain a healthy weight and have a positive impact on your overall health. For more information visit the ergonomics section on our website: nschiro/index.php?p=95974
Posted on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 15:52:05 +0000
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