Spine Care - Day 1/Tip 1
Day 1–Get up and take a walk.
Various recent studies have proved that sitting for a long time can damage your spine. Sitting is not the body’s natural position as while one is sitting the body weight is not evenly distributed, as in the case of standing. While sitting, the natural shape of the spine gets distorted and the muscles of the back have to put in extra efforts to maintain the natural curve of the spine. So if you sit for a long time, there are high chances that the shape of your spine is damaged. The pressure prolonged sitting puts on your spine increases your chances of developing lower back pain.[1] Sitting for a long time also leads to a stiff spine [2] which also leads to difficulty in movements and low flexibility.
So if your job involves prolonged sitting, make sure you take a walk every two hours to keep your spine healthy. more