2023-04-18 07:40:10
The most common problems that a sedentary lifestyle can cause us are spinal problems, poor posture, shoulder, neck and back pain, and headaches. But the “benefits” aren’t limited to just that. They also include lung, heart, and stomach problems.
Do you want to know what happens to your body when you sit on your favorite sofa at work or too long in front of the TV?
Problems with the area:
Kopf
Blood clots that form from sitting still for long periods of time can travel through the bloodstream to the brain and cause a stroke.
This can also include headaches caused by poor circulation and problems in the neck and spine. Headaches can lead to poor concentration and blurred vision.
The neck
In a horizontal position, meaning when you lie down to sleep, fluid that has collected in the legs during a day of sitting can travel up the neck and cause obstructive sleep apnea – a sudden cessation of breathing.
Historically, the problem of sleep apnea has been linked to obesity, but medical data shows that about 60 percent of people with the syndrome are not overweight. According to a recent study by Canadian scientists, people who sit most of the day accumulate fluid in their legs, which then travels to their neck when they assume a horizontal position (e.g., when sleeping). This fluid is the cause of breathing problems at night.
Herz
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to cardiovascular disease. In people with heart failure and obstructive night apnea, fluid builds up in the lungs and throat at night.
Lunge
In people with heart failure and other heart problems, fluid builds up in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing. A pulmonary embolism can also be included in this list. This problem is even worse than the name suggests.
Magen
A sedentary lifestyle with little exercise can lead to obesity and gastrointestinal problems (including colon cancer). Enzymes that are responsible for the vascular muscles, which in turn are responsible for burning fat, are switched off. And the metabolism that regulates the burning of fuels (especially glucose and fats) is disrupted.
As a result, your heels take on the shape and size of an office chair.
Add to that constipation, hemorrhoids, and “the other comforts of life.”
feet
As mentioned earlier, sitting for long periods of time can cause fluid to build up in the legs, which can cause swelling. Varicose veins are another problem.
hands
One of the most unpleasant consequences is carpal tunnel syndrome. If you try to bend your arm so that there is at least a 90 degree angle between it and your hand, you will experience severe pain. Not to mention that the wrist itself hurts too. Especially when it’s worn out and you have to suck the liquid out of your wrist – not a very pleasant process.
All of this can happen to you too if you’d rather lie on the couch than be active, even if you’re very tired and really exhausted at work. Don’t be too lazy – start work 10 minutes early. Don’t stay in the office for lunch – a walk to the coffee shop is also a walk that counts.
movement is life …… so one, two, three – go! Yes, but where to? You immediately think to yourself – I can’t just start running right away! What exactly am I supposed to do?
At work, start by getting up every half to hour and going for short walks or light stretches.
If you can’t relax, even for a short time, try changing your posture. Perform stretching exercises at least while sitting, they accelerate blood circulation and lymphatic flow. A can be very helpful for you height-adjustable table that allows you to easily switch between sitting and standing.
If you have problems with your eyesight, you should supplement your training with eye exercises. Your eye doctor can help you choose exercises.
As you work, watch your posture, try to keep your body straight and don’t sit too close to the screen. When positioning your adjustable desk, make sure the monitor is at the correct height. If you electrically height-adjustable desk has a memory function, you can set it precisely in relation to you and your ergonomic chair or stool.
When you get home, don’t forget to exercise—exercise in the office is no substitute.
You can now start changing your sedentary lifestyle in peace, step by step, and achieve great success as a result.
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