Too much of anything can be detrimental to your health. Sitting is no exception. Although some sitting is necessary, sitting all day, day in and day out, will definitely take a toll on your health. Sitting for prolonged periods of time can strain your muscles, slow down your circulation and cause neck and back pain due to poor posture. 

If you have a sit-down job, you would do well to take standing and walking breaks periodically to stretch out your muscles and joints. If you’re already feeling the effects of neck and back pain from prolonged sitting, see a Tacoma chiropractor from Bakke Chiropractic Clinic for safe, natural treatments to alleviate your pain.   

Downside of Prolonged Sitting

Your body needs movement to maintain good physical, mental and emotional health. Ideally, people should only sit to rest. Sitting at a desk, in a truck or at home for extended periods of time will weaken your muscles and bones. You also risk putting on excess weight which can lead to all kinds of health problems like obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and more.

As sitting uses less energy than standing or moving, you don’t burn off excess fat. Over time, that fat will accumulate around your waist, stomach, butt, and thighs. If you suffer from arthritis, excess weight will only add to your pain as it puts extra pressure on your joints.

What’s the Solution to Too Much Sitting?

Break the sitting habit by taking frequent breaks to stand, stretch, and move about at home and on the job. For every half hour of sitting, stand up and walk about, even if only for a few minutes. Stand up when you talk on the phone. Do some stretching exercises while you’re watching TV. Ask your boss for a desk that offers both standing and sitting options. Less sitting and more moving will make a positive difference in your physical and mental health.

Enhance Wellness with Chiropractic Care

For more tips on enhancing your health and wellness, contact Bakke Chiropractic Clinic in Tacoma at 253-472-3365 today.