New Epidemic Research on Sitting

Emerging research points to many negative effects of too much sitting—including lower back pain lower and potential complications like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Here are ways to stand and move more during the workday.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/new-health-epidemic-sitting-disease?source=3tab

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Mind Your Posture!

Are You Mindful of Your Posture? We often hear that good posture is essential for good health, but very few people have a real grasp of the importance and necessity of good posture, or the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture is the correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. Follow this advice for standing, sitting and lying properly: When sitting, keep your feet flat on the floor with a   small gap between the back of your knees and the front of your seat. Your knees should be at or below the level of your hips. When standing, bear your weight primarily on the balls of your feet and keep your knees slightly bent. Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart and your earlobes should be in line with your shoulders to keep your head from jutting forward, backward or to the side. Avoid sitting or standing in the same position for long periods of time. Sleep with a pillow and avoid lying on your stomach. If you sleep on your side, place a pillow between your legs. If you sleep on your back, keep a pillow under your knees.

Chiropractic News - Standing Desks Cause Problems If Used Improperly

Standing desks can cause problems if not used properly, experts say
Standing desks offer an alternative to sitting for most of the day -- which has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health problems -- but some people may be causing themselves harm by not using the desks properly, experts say. Taking breaks from standing, avoiding unsupportive footwear and keeping knees bent are all ways to help avoid pain. CBS News (3/18)