Posture Perfect Chair

Back pain is a classic epidemic in the workplace. More than half of office employees worldwide suffer from at least one kind of back pain. It's also reported as one of the major root causes of the decrease of productivity in the workplace. No matter what kind of “comfortable office chair” is used, majority of office employees still end up with such pain.  Aside from the bad design of office chairs, the static nature of sitting in the office is also pointed to as one of the major reasons why employees get back pain. Among the back pain solutions that claim to fight back pain, exercise continues to be one of the most effective ways to relieve the aggravating discomfort. Pilates for Back Pain When you’re stuck for long hours in a static position, the easiest solution to the problem of back pain is to move around. Experts recommend for back pain sufferers to try exercises that promote flexibility and strength of the muscles.  Aside from Yoga, Pilates is one of the e...

Those who are working white collar jobs like in an office can easily relate to this problem. Sitting too long in that comfortable office chair might be the most relaxing thing there is, especially in a cool environment. But the downside of it is that it nurtures a silent killer from within. And that silent killer stems from your posture, no less. Without you knowing it, lounging in your office chair for at least 7 hours can be detrimental to your health, particularly with your lower back. Prolonged sitting could aggravate the nerves in that area, thereby slowing down the circulation of your blood and saps your energy in the process. So it is best that you constantly monitor your posture. Sometimes it only takes some form of discipline to be able to stay away from any back pains. But let us determine some of the postures that you need to do and maintain in the workplace, and in turn, keep that lower back of yours in good stead.       Start uncro...

Osteoporosis or “porous bones” is the thinning of your bone structure that makes you more prone to bone deformities. Your bones are so brittle that even a mild fall or coughing can cause a fracturein your hip, wrist, and spine.And this condition affects men and women, especially in their 40s or 50s. But there are medical reports that show significant occurrence among the younger age group. Osteoporosis is not age-related. Contrary to the popular belief that only aged people suffer from it, it can also be caused by other factors as well, such as hormonal changes or vitamin D or Calcium deficiency. Needless to say, to be diagnosed with osteoporosis is difficult, since your daily activities would have to be modified to non-strenuous ones. It doesn’t necessarily mean, though, that you cannot do any exercise. In fact, there are sets of exercises that can strengthen your bones. Stay Active the Safe Way 1.    Resistance Exercise Examples of this type of ex...

When it comes to general health, posture is considered to be at the bottom list. Why? Because of this mindset that your young body can cope up with anything. And poor posture is the most overlooked bad habit because aside from the fact that you feel good, you’re not fully aware that you’re causing harm to your body, the kind of harm that it usually does to your body is something that has to be built-up over time. But it’s high time that you break that mindset and start observing proper posture. Proper posture is as important as eating a balanced diet, doing adequate exercise, getting a good night's sleep, and avoiding potentially harmful substances like alcohol, drugs and nicotine. Good posture helps you perform your daily tasks with more energy, less stress and fatigue. Plus, it deters the development of any health complication brought about by uneven distribution of pressure, especially on your spine. But what if your job involves prolonged sitting? What should you do ...

Scoliosis is medically defined as the lateral deviation of the spine, which might have developed from a long-term habit of poor posture.  You might not be aware of it, but you could be doing all sorts of posture compromising routines that could cause spinal misalignment in the long run. Below are a few of these instances. The Silent Causes         You might have carried your backpack loaded with heavy books on one shoulder because everybody seemed to carry their bags that way. You might have slept with three fluffy pillows under your head because nothing felt more heavenly than being surrounded with pillows in bed. You might have slouched for hours in your comfortable office chair because it’s more straining if you sit straight. It makes us feel good or relaxed. The reason why we do not bother changing these bad habits. You think you’re one of the cool kids if you carry your bag on one shoulder. Too many pillows and slouching makes ...