Posts Tagged ‘Muscle’
Sciatica
Lower back pain affects 70% of men over the age of 55. Build core strength now to ensure you’re in the lucky 30% who don’t suffer.
Prevention
Your piriformis muscle controls hip rotation and is the most common cause of sciatica. Keep it loose with regular stretches: lie on your back with bent knees, Lift your right ankle over your left knee and pull into your chest.
Comfort Zone In Your Office / Working Place
On Your Hot Seat
- Sit with your feet comfortably flat on the floor and elbows level with the keyboard.
- Keep your arms parallel to the floor.
- Recline chair slightly to reduce pressure on the lower back.
- Push your hips very close to the back of the chair.
- De-clutter the area below your desk so you have room to stretch your legs.
On the phone
- Avoid holding the receiver between the shoulder and the ear as it strains the neck.
- Use a headset if you use the phone frequently.
- Make sure the phone is within easy reach to avoid over-stretching.
- Use both thumbs to type messages on your mobile phone to minimize the strain on one thumb. Read the rest of this entry »
