Prolonged sitting can be harmful to health, affecting posture and potentially causing discomfort and pain. To reduce these risks, it is essential to take regular breaks from sitting and incorporate light exercises. Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Prolonged sitting can tighten the thigh and hip flexor muscles while weakening the abdominal and gluteal muscles, increasing the risk of developing an anterior pelvic tilt.
Knee Pain: Sitting for extended periods can weaken the thigh muscles, while an anterior pelvic tilt may contribute to knock-knee posture. These factors can reduce knee stability and support, leading to knee pain. Reduced Mobility: Weak thigh and gluteal muscles make it challenging to climb stairs or walk comfortably.
Lower Back Pain: Prolonged sitting weakens the upper abdominal muscles, reducing spinal support and potentially leading to lower back pain or even a hunchback posture. Incontinence: For those with urinary incontinence, prolonged sitting further weakens the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, making it harder to control leakage. Neck Strain: Long periods of sitting often lead to an unconscious forward extension of the neck, placing strain on the cervical spine.
Migraines: Added strain on the neck causes inflammation and restricts circulation to the head, which can trigger migraines. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), many migraines are believed to be caused by poor circulation of qi (energy) and blood in this area. Shoulder and Neck Pain: Forward head postur.
