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Are We Sitting Too Much ?

This article addresses the question “are we sitting too much?”

It is a great insight into how much time we spend sedentary throughout the day. Chances are you are reading this post while sitting! If this is you, know that you’re not alone. The Chiropractic Association of Australia (CAA) have recently looked into this issue and discovered that we spend a majority of time in our day sitting!

 

 

How long do we spend sitting?

The video featured above provides an analysis of how long the average office worker spends sitting throughout their day. Here are the statistics:

On average, 429 mins sleeping

81 mins commuting

97 mins sitting without a computer

337 mins sitting at a computer (that’s 5.5 hours)

71 mins sitting at their home computer

115 mins of personal use on their home computer

102 mins for other leisure activities sitting at a desk

132 mins on their couch usually watching television (2.25 hours)
That leaves only 73 mins on an average working day for standing, walking and exercising!
The CAA says “that is a fact worth making a stand about” it sure is!!

 

We are not designed to be sitting for extended periods of time. Yet it is still a common feature of many work environments that we are sitting too much!

 

How to minimise the effects of sitting too much.

It is not all doom and gloom as there are some things you can do which will help minimise the negative effects of sitting.

 

These include:

1.    Setting up your workstation ergonomically. Here is a website with information on the best way to sit at a computer.

2.    Take frequent breaks from sitting. Now, we know this may not be the simplest task when you are busy at work, but there are tools that can help! We recommend using the “Straighten up” App which notifies you to get up and move regularly!

3.    Regularly seeing your local Chiropractor.

 

For more information you can visit www.sitright.com.au this is an initiative of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia.

 

This article was written and sourced from:

https://chiropractors.asn.au/resources/health-initiatives/sit-right-2

https://chiropractors.asn.au/images/stories/videos/SitRight.mp4

http://www.ergonomics.com.au/pages/400_useful_info/420_how_to_sit.htm

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Female Chiropractors Sydney

Below is a link to a video created by the president of Advanced BioStructural Correction Australasia (ABCA). We would like to thank Samantha Coupe and the ABCA team for creating this great video for our viewing!

This video showcases Female Chiropractors who are treating their patients in a range of different clinics.

Here is the Link showcasing female chiropractors:

https://www.facebook.com/abcaustralasia/videos/877478112444703/?t=6

 

A few of the treatments you will notice being performed in this video include:

  • Synchronous Testing
  • Meningeal Release
  • First Rib Correction
  • Standing Anterior Spinal Adjustments
  • Anterior Lumbar Adjustments
  • Extremity Adjusting
  • Anterior Rib Corrections.

Contact us if you are looking for Female Chiropractors in the North Shore, Sydney area.

We will be sure to book you in with one of our Chiropractors at Spine and Health, North Sydney or Crows Nest.

 

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Proper posture makes you less stressed

Most of us have been told since we were kids how important proper posture is for maintaining good health. But, did you know that good posture also plays a big role in making you less stressed?

Good posture enables you to breathe properly so that more air can move in and out of the lungs. This results in more oxygen and blood reaching your brain, thereby reducing stress and anxiety and leaving you feeling happy and content. Our Chiropractors at Spine and Health Centre in North Sydney and Crows Nest can properly align your spine and fix your posture, so that you can experience pain free movement and less stress.

Reserve Energy for Less Stress

Proper and efficient use of your muscles allows you to use less energy while also preventing muscle strain and injury. A good example of this is not bending at the waist to lift something off the floor. Bending at the waist is incorrect. It puts unnecessary strain on your lower back and also causes you to use more energy than is necessary. Bending your knees while maintaining proper posture is the correct way to lift and will help you reserve energy for other tasks.

Our Posture Experts at Spine and Health can straighten your spine so that you can move while using less energy. With proper posture, you are able to use your muscles efficiently and correctly. This helps you avoid muscle strain and reserve energy for less stress.

Neck and Shoulder Pain Increases Stress

Neck and shoulder pain is a very common complaint among many people and can be a big reason for stress. Most neck and shoulder pain not caused by trauma is caused by having bad posture habits. One of the most common causes of this pain is forward head and shoulder posture. This happens when the neck sits forward, causing the head to be in front of the shoulders. Over time, this bad posture habit can put unnecessary stress on the lower neck vertebrae. Our Chiropractors at Spine and Health will properly align your spine to eliminate neck and shoulder pain and reduce stress.

Sit Up Straight for Less Stress

According to a 1988 study by Strack, Martin and Stepper, the position of the body can greatly influence the mind, mood and levels of stress. For example, if you sit up straight with your shoulders back and head up, you will feel more confident, happier and less stressed.

Sitting slouched with slumped shoulders tends to promote low levels of self-confidence and increased levels of stress and anxiety. A spine that is properly aligned will enable to you sit up straight without pain and will help you feel less stressed.

If you are experiencing anxiety or stress caused by the effects of poor posture, see our Posture Experts at Spine and Health in North Sydney or Crows Nest.
They can help fix your posture, which will reduce your stress levels dramatically. When your body is properly aligned by our Chiropractors at Spine and Health, you will experience less muscle strain and reduced stress, and your body will be able to work more efficiently.