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There is a big problem in today’s lifestyle, whether it is an office or study or scrolling on mobile. Most of the day of the day is spent sitting in one place. But have you thought that sitting wrong can gradually harm your health? Sitting continuously makes a light fatigue or tightness feel. But over time, this habit can become a big problem for the neck and waist.
Often people believe that the cause of pain is aging or weakness of bones. But the reality is that this problem is caused by the position of wrong sitting. While working, the pressure on the spine increases due to continuous sitting down or sitting in the same position for a long time. This pressure gradually weakens the muscles. After which there is a problem of disc.
Wrong seating position
All these habits cause diseases like Text Neck and Computer Neck. In which the pressure on the neck pain and tightness as well as the pressure on the neck muscles increases, which can cause spinal damage for a long time.
- Sitting for hours in front of laptop and computer
- Screen levels below eyes level
- Persistent
Increased risk of slip disc
Cases of slip disc problem are constantly being seen in young people aged 25 to 35 years. Chronic back pain also starts with slip disc. The surprising thing is that all these problems happen so slowly that we do not even know.
So what is the solution?
Regarding this, Dr. Akhilesh Yadav, Unit Head in Orthopedic Department at Max Hospital Has shared some tips.
- Whenever you sit on the chair, keep the back completely straight.
- Support the spinal cord in a natural “S-shape”.
- If the chair is hard, then apply a small pillow or cushion behind the waist.
- Always keep the feet on the ground.
- Cross leg or sitting on a very high chair spoils the balance of the body.
- The screen of a laptop or computer should always be at the eye level.
- You can set the monitor slightly up to the eye level.
- If you use more mobiles, then pick it up to the level of the eyes,
- Avoid bending the neck again and again. Wake up from your seat every 30 to 40 minutes and walk a little.
- Stretching, rotate the neck and shoulders. These small brakes give big advantage in a long time.
Exercise is also very important
Along with the right position of sitting, exercise is also very important. A light walk of 15-20 minutes daily, Yogasan such as Bhujangasana, Tadasana and Makarasan strengthen the waist and neck. If you do a desk job, then do “Child Pose” and “Cat-Kau Stretch”. These asanas make the spine flexible and prevent pain.