10/09/2022
"Sitting is the new smoking". Well not really but it sounds cool and shocking 😉.
Not only is sitting a position that can harm our bodies with immobility, it also encourages inactivity. 😧
Inactivity and immobility seem to go hand in hand; behind smoking, lack exercise and nutrition are the next leading causes of leaving this lovely planet too early. 👎
The hip flexor muscles, especially the iliopsoas are placed in a shortened position all day long from sitting and these muscles even attach to the lower spine.
Piriformis syndrome, sciatica syndrome, back pain, neck pain, forward head position, lordosis, shoulder pain, arm numbness and kyphosis are all issues associated with extended periods of sitting. 👨⚕️
Many modern yoga classes, and group exercise classes heavily favour forward folds; it's not unusual to spend more than half of the class on positions where the hip flexors are in a shortened position. 🤔
Most people with hip flexor issues from sitting too often will need to focus more on hip openers rather than forward folds. 👍
Once mobility is improved, the joint should be strengthened through the whole range of motion using exercises like squats, lunges, and hip thrusts. 🏋🏽♀️
Even just one set, one minute per week of an exercise can be beneficial to avoiding or healing pain and gaining strength. 👷♀️
If you're driving with one arm or constantly leaning down at the mouse to your right side: take note. 🚗
You're placing undue stress on your body and a proper ergonomic set up will improve your life quality 🌞
-Have arm rests and elbows close to the body
-lower back support
-the screen/phone directly in front of your face and your chin level with the floor.
-Keyboard and mouse in a position that allows a square angle in the elbows
-feet below knees
-left foot pressed into vehicle floor when driving
⚠️Get up every 20 minutes from sitting
⚠️Stop leaning to one side when sitting
⚠️ Maintain a 135 degree angle in hips for optimal health (lean back when sitting)
