DC Chiropractor Speaks On The Sitting Epidemic

Do you suffer from lower back pain? Sitting for extended periods can cause lower back pain. Most employees are stuck at their desks and unable to move throughout the day. Our chiropractors in Sacramento often urge those who spend long periods of sitting to get up and walk around.

The American Medical Association recently recognized this issue, and implemented solutions to help employees. Recently, they urged employers not to allow employees to suffer lower back pain from sitting.

A Nation of Obese Sitters

Sitting for extended periods has led to obesity and health problems in many people. The average person does too many things that require them to sit. Sitting is a common activity, whether you are watching TV, working, playing video games, driving or browsing the web.

According to a study at Duke University, employees with BMIs above 40 file twice as many claims for workers compensation. The research concluded that the medical bills of those with a higher BMI were 7 percent more expensive, and they missed work 13 times as often.

Tools to Help Fight the Sitting Epidemic

The American Heart Association promotes a new device that helps combat obesity by preventing people from sitting down for long periods. Hotseat is the name of this device, which is an app for your phone. It was developed by Fran Melmed. The app syncs the device with a user's schedule. This app allows the user to take 2 minute breaks at various times during the day.

The treadmill desk is another useful tool to reduce back pain. The treadmill desk can be used by employees to exercise on a treadmill while continuing to work. You can also reduce the risk of lower back pain by taking a walk after eating and parking further away from your office door.

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