WHY YOU SHOULD MIND THE WAY YOU SIT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE


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We have all heard about the importance of having good posture. So many of us have heard time and time again that sitting tall, holding your head high and keeping good posture is very important. However, besides looking poised, healthy and professional at all times, why is having good posture so important?
When you maintain good posture, your can reinforce the important alignment in your neck and back, and you can keep your spine straight, in line and healthy. Studies have shown that good posture can help you have more energy, less stress and avoid fatigue. In fact, good posture is essential if you want to stay physically fit. In summation, good posture is a sign of good health.

Stop what you’re doing and look at how you’re sitting. Are you hunched over forward with your head only just inches away from the monitor? Or are you laid back with your feet stretched out in front of you and your arms struggling to reach the keyboard? Sitting with good posture can be extremely challenging especially if you’re in the same spot for eight hours of your day.
Sedentary jobs are defined as a minimum amount of walking or standing is necessary to carry out your day-to-day tasks, ultimately leading you confined into a seated position for a majority of your day. Such jobs vary from technology jobs, office jobs, transportation jobs, etc. With technology constantly changing, computers or machines now replace jobs that once required physical labor. Sedentary jobs lead to a lifestyle of many risks that once weren’t as prevalent including poor posture.

Other health problems caused by sedentary jobs: 

·                    Mental problems: Stress, anxiety, exhaustion, reduced social skills, and depression

·                    Eye problems: Dry eyes, eye strain, temporary blurred vision, headaches, and migraines


·                    Heart problems: High blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart attack

·                    Limb problems: Loss of muscle and flexibility, carpal tunnel syndrome, and hand or wrist tendonitis, varicose veins, and misaligned hips


·                    Back problems: Ruptured discs, pulled or strained muscles or ligaments

·                    Stomach problems: Weight gain, metabolic syndrome, slower metabolism, and diabetes (type 2)
Fortunately, there are many ways to help counteract the negative health effects of sedentary jobs. There are endless amounts of tips, exercises, stretches, and activities you can do to help prevent future health problems from living a sedentary lifestyle.


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