Surgeon-phlebologist Armen Avakyan explained the health consequences of prolonged immobility. He stressed that almost all office workers do not control their posture: they stoop, cross their legs or under themselves, lean on the table so that the monitor is above eye level.
“When the body assumes such an unnatural position, the axis of the spine shifts. This contributes to the wear of the intervertebral discs, the gradual destruction of which can lead to chronic back pain. Muscles also suffer, because it is they who are forced to hold the body in an unnatural position, ” – said “Newspaper.Ru» expert.
The doctor warned that if a person sits or stands in one place for a long time, the work of the venous system of the lower extremities is complicated. Due to the static position of the muscles, the outflow of blood worsens.
“As a result, the legs swell, heaviness and fatigue appear by the end of the day. Therefore, it is imperative to take breaks for a warm-up, periodically walk in order to reduce the negative effect of vertical load, ” Avakyan emphasized.
In addition, according to him, it is not recommended for everyone to sleep on their stomach. In this position, the spine is in a physiologically incorrect position, which is fraught with pain in the back and neck.
It is best to sleep on an orthopedic pillow. It will support the spine and reduce the load, which will help relax the muscles and stimulate blood circulation.
Previously, Reedus wrote about five non-obvious habitswhich adversely affect posture and spinal health.