What is Sitting Disease?
Sitting is considered worse than smoking to some, sitting is also considered a disease, and it can potentially even kill you. Sitting for extended periods is linked to chronic disease and leads to major damage to your spine. This epidemic is now being referred to as sitting disease. See a chiropractor in Ronkonkoma if you need help managing the side effects of sitting disease.
Dr. James Lambert uses many different techniques such as spinal decompression to help his patients suffering from severe back pain due to incidents like sitting disease.
How sitting hurts your back:
Leaves your spine, sore, stiff, or in pain
Puts stress on the muscles and discs of your back and neck
The tightness of your hip flexors
Poor posture can strain your spinal discs
What happens to your back when you sit for too long?
Organ damage
Heart
Pancreas
Colon cancer
Digestion
Brain damage
Muscle degeneration
Hip problems
Posture Problems
Strained neck and shoulders
Back problems
Leg disorders
Varicose veins
Swollen ankles
Weak bones
Make sure to see a chiropractor in Ronkonkoma before you let your back/spine pain get this far.
Do some work standing at a high table or counter.
Rather than having a meeting in a conference room, invite your coworkers to walk laps during your discussion.
Set a timer on your computer for a stand-and-stretch break every 30 minutes.
Visit a co-worker in person as opposed to emailing them.
Park your car a bit further from your office to sneak in some extra steps.
Take a short walk during your lunch break.
Invest in a standing desk
If you think it is too late to try the tips listed above and your spine has been damaged tremendously from sitting at your office desk or from poor posture, come schedule an appointment to see Dr. Lambert who is a chiropractor in Ronkonkoma so he can help get your spine back on track!