Sit much?
Millions of people work 8 hours or more every day glued to their seats! For most office workers, this is normal routine, but we all know that sitting in front of your computer daily for hours can wreak havoc on our bodies.
Long hours of sitting can cause:
* Shoulder aches
* Eye strain
* Neck pain
* Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
* Lower back pains
I used to live the corporate life, and all the sitting took a toll on my lower back. Prolonged sitting, no matter how much I tried to maintain good posture, is a killer. Because of the kind of job I had, I developed lower back pains. The nasty back pains led me to several doctor visits and yoga. Today, I'm happy to say that I don't suffer from back pains anymore.
If you are one of those women who have to be at a desk all day, make sure you follow these simple steps:
* Sit properly - back straight, shoulders back and your monitor should be level with your eyes.
* Keep legs bent at the knees so they are slightly higher than your hips.
* Keep your feet flat on the floor or on a stool.
It's also very important to do some stretching exercises within your workday. This will help alleviate the feeling of stiffness after long hours of sitting. Do these simple exercises to help you loosen up and reenergize your weary-from-sitting body:
Neck and shoulders:
To lessen tension and strain, bend your head forward/backward, side to side then look right and left. Then roll your shoulders forward for around 8-10 times, then backward. This also helps release the tension.
Wrists and ankles:
Roll your wrists around at least 10 times clockwise, then reverse. This will help prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome if you type a lot!
Do the same thing with your ankles. Rolling them around will help improve blood circulation.
Calves:
Lift up your legs on the balls of your feet while sitting and set them down. Repeat until your legs are comfortably tired. Repeat after about 10-15 minutes later. Do this several times within the day - this will exercise your calves, and will help prevent blood clots from developing in your legs.
Aside from these simple stretches, you can also check out some yoga exercises for your back, neck and shoulders. I've tried some of them, and believe me, they feel great!
Finally, take a walk. Inside your building.
One of the things I did when I was slaving away in the corporate world was to take regular walks to ensure continuous blood circulation in my body and keep them from getting too strained. I would take walks to the water station to refill my glass or get coffee. Whenever I had longer breaks, I would take a short walk around or outside our building, and even go up and down the stairs! I looked crazy, but I know I needed it. Aside from giving your legs and heart a good workout, a good walk will allow you to take in fresh air as well.
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