Posted By
Wills Chiropractic
Publish Date
Date
April 7, 2020

Social distancing has been hard on many of us. Most of us are struggling with feelings of stress and anxiety, but have you considered the health of your spine? Whether working remotely, taking classes at home, or binge-watching the latest Netflix series, we’re spending a lot of time sitting. Here’s what you need to know about over-sitting.  

THE SITUATION WITH OVER-SITTING  

Most experts agree that lower back pain is often caused by sitting for extended periods of time. Even when we aren’t social distancing, most of us spend the majority of our day in a seated position. From commuting to work to sitting at our desks to eating our meals, there’s no denying that millions of people spend the vast majority of their day sitting. Sometimes it seems like the only time we aren’t sitting down is when we’re moving to our next seat! When you really think about how much time we spend sitting, it comes as no surprise that lower back pain is an ever-growing issue.  

TIPS TO STOP OVER-SITTING  

Now we’re not suggesting that you stop sitting altogether, but we can be more aware of the duration of time spent sitting each day. Here are a few easy steps you can take to reduce the strains that sitting can put on your body.  

  • Stretch your back, spine, and legs every hour  
  • Change your position frequently  
  • Set an alarm on your phone to remind yourself to get up every 45 minutes to take a short walk and get your blood moving  
  • Take interval breaks periodically throughout the day  

By following these simple tips, you can greatly reduce the negative effects that over-sitting can have on your back. To learn more tips about maintaining a healthy spine, just ask during your next adjustment at your local Rochelle, IL chiropractor. Click here to schedule an appointment today!

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