Let’s face it, the society we live in is not exactly promoting your health, well being, or longevity. There is not a lot of health to be gained coming from sitting all day locked in on a screen. I’m not saying quit your job but what I am saying is that you should be proactive against potential risks from it. You may not know The top health risks associated with working at a desk are: prolonged sitting leading to structual damage leading to pain, carpal tunnel syndrome due to repetitive motions, increased risk of heart disease and diabetes from sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, and musculoskeletal issues from being in a compromised position for 1/3 of your life.
The structural damage that comes from sitting all day is far worse than most people understand. The most common issues for clients that come through the door of my clinic that work 9-5 desk jobs
Back pain: Poor posture while sitting for long periods can strain the lower back.
Neck pain: Improper computer screen positioning can cause neck strain and tension headaches.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: Repetitive hand movements on the keyboard with incorrect wrist positioning can lead to numbness and pain in the hand and wrist.
Now these postural issues are damning to your health and worse, the worst consequences come later and make the other problems worse.
Working a desk job gives you an increased likelyhood of living with 3 of our top 10 killers in America.
Increased risk of heart disease
Increased risk of diabetes
Obesity
I do infact have other concerns that are far less talked about the ramifications are much less understood.
I will likely write a blog post about each one of these concerns in more depth.
Eye strain from prolonged screen time
Stress from high workload or demanding deadlines
Poor air quality in enclosed spaces
Limited activity
Limited sunlight
What can you do?
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Here’s a few ways I have helped CEOs and Work from home moms. Which each one of these topics also may need to be their own blog as-well.
1 Start the day the right way- wake up and take a 10 minute walk. If it’s wildly impractical for you to wake up 10 minutes earlier I would suggest you walk around outside your office before going in.
2 Standing room only, get a standing desk-
It Reduces Sedentary Behavior, Boosts Energy and Focus increase and it Burns More Calories.
3 Take regular breaks: Get up and move around frequently to prevent prolonged sitting. If you can take calls outside it’s an easy way to get some easy movement in that’s what I do.
4 i know this one doesn’t sound like you will be the coolest kid on the playground but…Here me out. If you incorporate stretches and light exercises throughout the workday it’s another easy way to get movement in and your heart rate up. Take 2 minutes to do a max rep set of squats. Or 1 minute push up set. Drop to a knee to do a hip flexor stretch. It doesn’t have to be crazy, no slip in 3-4 micro workouts a day for 3 weeks and you’ll end up amazed.
5 blocking blue light will absolutely have many of its own blogs, just know there are blue light blocking glasses and you need a pair, it’s incredibly important
If you must know.. where to start your google search.
Blue light blockers are important for the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) and the pituitary gland, and you care a lot because because they are responsible in regulating the body's circadian rhythm and hormone production, both of which are influenced by exposure to blue light.
I know it’s a lot to digest, but there’s alot to know, and We are barely scratching the surface here. To learn more about my DESK JOCKEY PREHAB PROGRAM.
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