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(Health-NewsWire.Net, August 10, 2015 ) Reading, Berkshire -- Too many of people have suffered from either back pain from sitting, or some other ongoing, chronic pain or illness in the body due to sitting. The Human Body was designed to move, and to move almost continuously. Evolution has not changed significantly for thousands of years, and as such we are designed to be hunter gatherers. Yet, with today's lifestyle and technological advances comes one horrendous disadvantage: a significant reduction, and lack, of movement! Only a tiny percentage of the population actually use the full range of movement that the human body was designed to do. This is why back pain and illness from sitting is becoming an epidemic.
Research has suggested that remaining seated for too long is bad for your health, regardless of how much exercise you do. Studies have linked excessive sitting with being overweight and obese, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and premature death. Prolonged sitting is thought to slow the metabolism, which affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure and break down body fat. Many adults in the UK spend more than seven hours a day sitting or lying, and this typically increases with age to 10 hours or more.
One of the largest pieces of research to date on the subject - involving almost 800,000 people - found that, compared with those who sat the least, people who sat the longest had a:
112% increase in risk of diabetes
147% increase in cardiovascular events
90% increase in death caused by cardiovascular events
49% increase in death from any cause
So, what are our bodies designed to do? We are designed to be hunter gatherers. Reading Chiropractor, Andrew Green from Reflex Chiropractic says: "Evolution has designed us to walk 15-20km per day with the occasional climbing, sprinting, lifting and fighting thrown in to the mix. We were never designed to sit, especially for extended periods of time in huge office buildings. Think about those fantastic documentaries of African or South American tribes who are the few people living as we were designed to live. They rarely sit down, but more commonly squat down, on their haunches, whilst working. On the other hand the average UK, or US professional spends the majority of their day sitting at desks. Most of us drive to work, sit all day behind a computer screen, drive home and are then so exhausted from sitting all day that we then sit in front of the television for a few hours!"
Whilst mobility is relevant for all ages the specific advise varies from children to elderly people. Children have never been more sedentary than now with the prevalence of ipods and tablets. However, here are some clear guidelines for adults:
Try to sit down less throughout the day, including at work, when travelling and at home. So:
Stand on the train or bus
Take the stairs and walk up escalators
Set a reminder to stand up every 30 minutes
Alternate working while seated with standing
Place a laptop on a box or similar to work standing
Stand or walk around while on the phone
Take a walk break every time you take a coffee or tea break
Walk to a co-worker's desk instead of emailing or calling
Swap some TV time for more active tasks or hobbies
Chiropractic is very effective at alleviating mechanical back pain, whether lower back pain or further up in the neck. Likewise, receiving chiropractic care can improve your mobility, strength and co-ordination regardless of whether pain is present at presentation. The structural alignment of the spine and skeleton is vital. This is where a combination of chiropractic care, spinal strengthening exercises, and practical ergonomic advise can all play a role in improving your function, and keeping that back pain from sitting at bay!
About Reflex Chiropractic:
Reflex Chiropractic is based in Reading, Berkshire in the United Kingdom. Reflex Chiropractic is also a member of Chiropractor Near Me, the top UK Chiropractic search directory. Reflex is run by chiropractors, Andrew and Laura Green
Reflex Chiropractic
Andrew Green
0118 946 2100
info@reflexchiropractic.co.uk
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