There was a time when the information technology sector boomed and the then youngsters and now middle to advance aged persons are facing the wrath of working continuously for long hours in sitting posture.
One gets up in the morning, travels to the workplace in a sitting posture, sits at the desk for the day, then travels back home, again in the sitting posture and upon reaching home, either sits in a comfortable, sagging sofa or spends the rest of the the time lying down in bed. Use of mobile and laptop adds to the physical stress of the already overtired muscles.
The amount of time spent in standing or in walking postures at work is barely enough to counter the negative effects of this predominantly sitting posture, through the day, week, months and years.
This creates a toll on the natural energy reservoirs of the body, affects sleep and general health, other than deteriorating the quality of muscle and bone health.
So, the time to start a simple solution is, now.
Put reminders or organize your work in a manner, to help you spend thirty to forty percent of your working time in week at office or at home, in standing posture.
Make arrangements to use your laptop ergonomically in standing posture such that it helps you focus on the work, rather than giving you a distraction.
This initiative, along with certain neck, shoulder, back and leg stretches will keep up the general health of your antigravity muscles and prevent issues like back pain, sciatica, neck pain etc.
For managing your aches and pains, acquired due to long term or recently prolonged work posture, book an ergonomic assessment appointment with a certified ergonomist nearby, at Start Exercises Club.
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