– The spine is the main support of the entire skeleton. This amazing, complex system consists of many bone elements, ligamentous-articular apparatus, blood vessels, spinal cord and spinal nerves. Naturally, the condition of the spine affects all organs and systems.
Every day we perform the same actions, without attaching special importance to them. However, some of them can negatively affect the spine. And this, in turn, affects the health of the whole organism.
The habit of stooping
Most often this happens when we sit at the computer for a long time. Usually – due to improper organization of the workplace: incorrectly selected height of the table and chair, the distance between the eyes and the screen and the angle of view.
As a result, the natural anatomical curves of the spine and the curves of its adjacent sections change, and thoracic kyphosis increases. Accordingly, the biomechanics of the spine may change, the load on the intervertebral discs, ligaments and joints increases. As a result – pain in the cervical and thoracic regions, headache.
What should office workers do? During the day, break every hour for a ten-minute warm-up to move around.
And it is also worth doing regular gymnastics for the spine. In addition, walking and swimming will help strengthen your back.