{"id":40650,"date":"2024-11-11T11:26:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genacol.ca\/?p=40650"},"modified":"2024-11-12T16:28:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T21:28:28","slug":"tips-counter-effects-sedentary-lifestyle-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genacol.ca\/en\/tips-counter-effects-sedentary-lifestyle-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Counter the Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tips to Counter the Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle at Work<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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People who spend long hours sitting at a desk are vulnerable to a serious problem: sedentary work. Fortunately, there are a few tips that can be put into practice on a daily basis to limit the impact of a sedentary job.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/div>The effects of a sedentary lifestyle<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We are especially interested in joint pain related to osteoarthritis. So, let\u2019s being with pointing out that the sedentary lifestyle and resulting weight issues are often factors increasing the effects of osteoarthritis on the body.<\/p>

While the general recommendations for an active lifestyle are to get at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, this is not easy for everyone. When we spend up to 8 hours sitting in front of a computer, the moments of inactivity in a day quickly accumulate: transit by car or public transport, office work, TV on the couch\u2026 When we combine the lack of activity with bad work positions, the impacts on the musculoskeletal system can become major. These include significant pressure on joints, such as the shoulders and lower back vertebrae, as well as a decrease in joint flexibility. These factors can cause the onset of pain or exacerbate existing pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/div>How to offset sitting at work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Below we present four general tips that should help you counter the effects of a sedentary job.<\/p>

Varying positions\"\"<\/strong><\/h4>

One of the direct consequences of sedentary work is the fact that we adopt positions that are often not optimal over a prolonged period of time. The head and neck jut forward, the lower back curves, the pelvis is tilted\u2026 The joints are thus put under a lot of pressure. Therefore, it is important to regularly vary work positions to reduce this pressure.<\/p>

A good way to vary positions throughout the day is to stretch, targeting specific areas of the body: hands and wrists, neck, shoulders, and hips. The Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety offers\u00a0relevant exercises to do on the job<\/a>.<\/p>

Get up more often<\/strong><\/h4>

Another great way to change position and instantly relieve pressure on the joints is to get up and walk around a bit. Therefore, we should try to take every opportunity we have to get up and move our body a bit. Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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