A weekend of binge watching a Netflix series plus an all week desk job may not seem physically taxing, but research shows prolonged sitting causes musculoskeletal pain plus an increased incidence of diabetes, increased blood pressure and heart disease. Research has shown that a sitting posture burns fewer calories which may also lead to weight gain and obesity.
In this month’s article, Dr. Jill Chapman, Chiropractor at WorkPartners, discusses ergonomics! She reviews the proper sitting and standing posture during prolonged periods of time.