Prolonged pressure on specific areas of the body can induce ischemia, a lack of blood flow to tissues. This can lead to skin breakdown or pressure sores—one of the most challenging acute health situations we see in our clinic. You can easily observe ischemia by firmly pressing a finger against any place on your body for a few seconds.
When you lift your finger, the skin will be blanched and white. When pressure is maintained long enough, it can cause skin breakdown in that area. The modern era and its related technology offer ample opportunity for extended sitting, resulting in a host of related postural problems occurring in greater numbers than ever.
In addition to skin breakdown, broad pressure applied to larger body areas for extended periods can compress tissues beyond the skin. Muscles, tendons, and other surrounding areas may also be affected. Gluteus medius tendinosis is one potential result of extended sitting time and, combined with bad posture, can set the stage for additional problems.
1. Hip Hikes 2. Chair Squats 3.
Hip Circles 4. Standing Pelvic Tilts 5. Leg/Glute Tapping 5.
Standing Kickbacks These exercises can help break up prolonged sitting cycles and prevent what may appear to be a dead-end situation. They don’t take long to perform as a whole workout. I recommend doing them every couple of hours for maximum benefit.
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