.....Office workers are the most at risk, and experts say it is important we monitor our workplace health. Spending six to eight hours a day in front of a computer can cause us to become “hunched and immobile”, says Chiropractors Association of Australia (CAA) spokesman Dr Patrick Sim. This can cause shoulder, arm, hand and neck problems, and issues with balance and coordination. The association says good posture at the desk and a comfortable and supportive chair are paramount. “We evolved to be upright and mobile,“ Dr Sim says. “The more hunched you are after the age of 60, the more your risk of death increases because the heart and lungs are compressed, reducing oxygen and blood flow.“ Dr Sim says the answer is simple: move more. At the very least, he recommends spending three minutes a day doing Straighten Up Other tips including going for a brisk walk at lunch, a stroll around the office every hour, and checking your posture by standing with your heels and back against the wall and seeing how far back you have to move your head until it touches the wall too. See a chiropractor to have your posture and spine assessed. Click here to read thw whole article
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Posted: July 19 2009