The Trauma of Sitting

 
Lets walk through a typical American day;
 
Wake up – get ready – Sit in car to work – Sit in chair at work for 8 hours – Sit in car to home – Sit on couch to watch TV – Go to bed (on side in a sitting position) – Wake up and repeat.
 
Here are two problems with sitting;
1 – when you are sitting, you are not moving
2 – when you are sitting, you are likely not using good posture
 
Now for part two, what is a trauma?  Most people think of trauma as a car accident, a fall, or a sports injury.  Trauma can happen quickly, or it can happen slowly over time.  Trauma that happens slowly over time can actually be worse for your health!  You can be lulled into thinking your problems (headaches, digestive problems, aches and pains, etc) are normal.  Did you know that problems with your health are not normal? 
 
Ok, back to the title, the trauma of sitting.  We are designed for movement.  EVERYTHING tends to work better when we are moving!  The brain, the digestive system, the cardiovascular system, the endocrine system, you name the system.
 
Go for a walk, a run, a hike, a swim, go to a yoga class, or a pilates class, and get moving!  Take your kids to the park (but don’t sit on the benches), play with them!  Don’t be lulled into thinking your problems are normal, be proactive and take charge of your health!!

                                                              Does this look like you?