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Why You Should Stop Sitting and Start Moving

By Genevieve Cunningham

As a society, we do a lot of sitting. As advances in technology make life easier and more efficient, we don't have to use our bodies as much or as often. We often sit at the office, sit during our commute, and sit when we get home. We might exercise or participate in an activity, but our time sitting still far exceeds our time moving. And though this brings a lot of benefits and convenience into our lives, it's actually quite detrimental to our health. If you're guilty of spending a lot of time sitting down, take a look at the dangers of excessive sitting, plus some tips for reversing the damage and feeling your best. 

Sitting Causes Pain

When most people think about sitting, they think about relaxation. When we sit down after a long day on our feet, it feels really good to rest our feet and back. But when we sit too much, the act of sitting can cause pain.  Unfortunately, many of us sit all day and then sit when we get home at night as well. This can cause tension in the joints, pain in the muscles and back, and a general feeling of unease. While stretching and taking walking breaks can help, the best option is to limit your time sitting in order to limit the overall feeling of pain. 

Movement Improves Health

If you can add movement into your day, you can significantly improve the way that you feel and your overall health. Movement burns calories -- which helps us maintain a healthy weight. It also improves flexibility and range of motion -- which means less stiffness and discomfort. Movement also helps boost energy and focus, improves sleep, and stabilizes moods. If we can eliminate some of the sitting and replace it with movement, we can diminish the pain and improve health in one simple step. 

Chiropractic Care Makes It Easy

Another easy and effective choice for pain relief -- whether the cause is sitting or something else -- is to add chiropractic care to your normal routine. Those who receive care on a regular basis report less overall pain and a better sense of well-being. Chiropractors may be able to release tension that builds in the body, reduce overall pain, and help fight the side effects of too much sitting. While the effectiveness of this method is a definite perk, it also helps that it's super easy! All you have to do is show up, listen to the chiropractor, and follow the advice in order to feel better and boost your health and wellness. 

If you would like to add chiropractic care to your life, visit with chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic. At The Joint, getting care is easier than ever before. Just use their walk-in visits and affordable pricing to get the care you need without the stress and hassle. Chiropractic care is a great way to get rid of aches and pains and boost overall health. Get your health moving in a positive direction beginning with a stop at The Joint Chiropractic today.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Austin, Tex.

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