Counteracting the Effects of Sitting On Your Body
Apr 11, 2022Chronic pain doesn't only affect people who have sustained an injury. I see more and more patients complaining of neck and lower back issues who can't explain or recall the incident that triggered their pain. The problem is often our lifestyles have become very sedentary. It's simple: sitting for long periods of time day in and day out, can create issues with our spine.
Stiffness and soreness in the neck and lower back, as well as chronic headaches, are some of the most common signs that you spend too much time sitting in the same position.
In this vlog, you will find 3 easy mobility exercises you can use to counteract the effects of sitting. If you sit at a desk all day or work on a computer, set a timer on your phone and make sure you get up and move frequently!