With the recent increase in work from home, sitting has become a norm for most individuals during work hours. While this may seem comfortable at first, sitting for long hours can lead to various health issues like back pain, neck pain, and poor posture overall. The lack of movement and physical activity also puts one at risk of developing obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is important to take steps to improve work station ergonomics to reduce the negative impact on our health. One of the ways sitting for long hours affects our health is by impacting our posture. Poor...

Low back pain is a common complaint among adults, but it's not just a problem for older individuals. In fact, young adults are increasingly experiencing low back pain, often without any clear cause. While disc herniation, lumbar spondylolisthesis and other acute injuries can be common causes, recent research suggests that factors like prolonged sitting, decreased physical activity, and weekend warrior workouts may be contributing to this epidemic. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of low back pain in young adults and look at solutions like ergonomic chairs and other interventions to alleviate and prevent non-specific acute low...

Prolonged sitting has been linked to a host of unhealthy effects on the body, including increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. However, a new study from Columbia University offers a simple solution that could offset the negative effects of sitting for extended periods of time: taking a 5-minute walk every 30 minutes. According to the World Health Organization, 2 million deaths each year are linked to physical inactivity, and nearly 2/3 of people in the world lead a sedentary lifestyle. The study at Columbia University sought to examine the effects of different walking frequencies and duration on the...

Working from home can be a great perk of a job, but it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle while doing so. Here are some tips for working from home in a healthy manner. Establish a routine. One of the dangers of working from home is the temptation to work long hours without taking breaks. This can lead to burnout and can negatively impact your mental and physical health. To prevent this, it's important to establish a routine and stick to it. This means setting regular working hours and taking breaks throughout the day to stretch, walk around, and get...