Backbone of workplaces wellness: Impact of long sitting hours on Employee Spine Health

How Prolonged Sitting Impacts Your Spinal Health: Chitra Bhardwaj, Metabolic Health Coach and professional Data Scientist at ConverzAI emphasizes on measures needed to avoid long sitting hours and some changes in routine to overcome its negative effects on spine health while in discussion with Employee Hub team

If you think that sitting all day long is harmless, then think again! Prolonged sitting can seriously impact your spinal health badly, leading to various back problems like pain, stiffness, and even limited movement. Not exactly the life you signed up for, right??

Studies show that there are millions of people suffering from back pain because of long sitting hours and it’s only getting worse with time. In a discussion with Chitra we tried to find out how desk jobs are wrecking the spinal health of millions of employees and what they can do to prevent it.

If you think that sitting all day long is harmless, then think again! Prolonged sitting can seriously impact your spinal health badly, leading to various back problems like pain, stiffness, and even limited movement. Not exactly the life you signed up for, right??

STUDIES SHOW THAT THERE ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM BACK PAIN BECAUSE OF LONG SITTING HOURS AND IT’S ONLY GETTING WORSE WITH TIME. IN A DISCUSSION WITH CHITRA WE TRIED TO FIND OUT HOW DESK JOBS ARE WRECKING THE SPINAL HEALTH OF MILLIONS OF EMPLOYEES AND WHAT THEY CAN DO TO PREVENT IT.

Many people assume that sitting all day is harmless. Is that really the case?

Prolonged sitting might seem harmless at first, but it can absolutely harm your spinal health and your overall body in surprising ways. Millions of people suffer from back pain, imbalance in spine structure, muscle weakness, and even limited movement just because they are sitting long hours on their office desks

That’s concerning! Are there any other common health risks associated with prolonged sitting?

It might sound surprising to you but prolonged sitting could have a severe impact on your body apart from your spinal health. There’s a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers. It can also affect your mood, energy levels, and even your brain power. Sitting for long can make you feel physically uncomfortable, which could lead to tension and restlessness. This can further trigger stress hormones that only contribute more to anxiety and overwhelming feelings.

Some practical habits that employees can incorporate in their daily lives to keep their spine in shape?

Making simple changes in your working style can bring out a lot of difference in your health and body. Start with changing your sitting posture, sit tall with your neck and spine aligned properly. Try to take frequent breaks to stand up, stretch, or move around. Simple stretching, walking, or low-impact exercises like swimming or running can tighten your core and relieve you from back pain. Lastly, maintaining a good balanced diet filled with nutrients also supports your overall spinal health.

In concluding the session Chitra mentioned that it is important that everyone, especially desk job employees focus on their spinal health. Prolonged sitting isn’t a great idea as it could cause so many problems from back pain to weakened muscles. So, it’s time to break free from the desk chair and embrace simple changes like breaks, stretching, and exercises to keep your spine happy and healthy. Remember, your well-being matters the most! So, start today and take charge of your spinal health and your body for a happier and healthier you!

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