Four Things To Protect Your Back While Sitting At A Computer

Sit At A Computer All Day? Do These 4 Things To Protect Your Back

Up to 86% of Americans sit all day artwork. Sitting for long periods of time at a desk or computer is not good for your health. The good news is that your body is a self-healing organism. If you begin to care for it correctly, you can heal the problems associated with sitting for extended periods. If you have a desk job, try out these five tips to help you protect your back.

There’s An App For That

Our phones can help us get up and move around. One app inparticular, which has been promoted by the American Heart Association,is called Hotseat. It is precisely created to help desk-workers get up andmove around. The app can be customized to a worker’s schedule and workflow.

Get Up And Move

Work has become increasingly sedentary over the years, so it’s important that at least once every thirty minutes, you get up and move around. You could walk around the office, bend down and touch your toes, or do some other light movement. Regardless of whether you work with an app or not, built in reminders might help you move every thirty minutes. Seta phone alarm, put reminders on your schedule, or work with a partner in your office for accountability.

Treadmill Desk

Research shows that treadmill desks can help employees lose weight and be more active. Walking fires up many muscles in the body, including muscles around the spine and pelvis, and hips. Movement-hydrates spinal disks and gets blood flowing, which can relieve pain.

Sit Correctly

The best advice we can give you here at Jenkins Chiropractic is to try and use good posture when sitting at your desk. Place both feet on the ground instead of crossing your legs. Adjust your chair so that there is some low back support. Don’t sit in the same position for extended periods. Instead, shift and readjust frequently. It is best to have your knees at the same level as your hips, or lower.

Sitting too much throughout the day can cause back pain. By implementing a few simple changes to your routine, you can protect your back. Get an app or schedule reminders for yourself for regular movement breaks. Consider using a treadmill desk, and when you have to sit, always use good posture.

If the way you have been sitting is affecting your back, get in touch and book a free consultation with Dr.Jenkins !