How to Ease and Prevent Desk Job Pain ?

Spend long period of time in sitting has been shown to have a negative impact on your body.Research suggests that on average, adults sit for approximately 60% of their waking day, which is more than 7 hours.

With sedentary behavior, changes are seen in

Insulin sensitivity, Cardiovascular and metabolic function, along with increased risk of mortality.
High blood sugar
Elevated blood pressure
Increased body fat and cholesterol levels.

Want some tips to keep yourself moving during the work day? These are the 4 tips for you prevent complication of prolong sitting.

Tip 1: Time to get up and move for 30-60 mins.

Tip 2: Don’t worry about being in a perfect posture. YOUR BEST POSTURE IS YOUR NEXT POSTURE.

Tip 3: Keep your laptop eye level with you. Invest in a standing desk, ergonomic chair.

Tip 4: Find some favorite “movement break”. Incorporate into your daily routine

Exercies to keep you moving at a desk job

Brueggers

Sit with your buttocks at the edge of a chair.
Spread your legs apart slightly. Turn your toes out slightly.
Tilt your pelvis forward (ie. arch your lower back) while lifting your chest up
Rotate your arms outward while turning your palms up.
Hold your head high in the air, with a slight arch in the neck.

2. Seated Cat Cow

- Sit in a sturdy chair, feet flat on the ground.
- Place the hands on the thighs.
- Inhale and arch the back, opening the chest and lifting the chin slightly.
- Exhale and round the back, drawing the chin toward the chest.
- Repeat slowly for 10 times