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What are the affects of prolonged sitting?

Prolonged Sitting – the whole story.

Today we live a very sedentary life style which includes a lot of sitting, either in the home or at the office.

Prolonged sitting can lead to many health risks including; cardiovascular disease, diabetes and musculoskeletal issues like chronic low back and neck pain.

As the trend for prolonged sitting seems to continue to increase it makes it very important to understand and act to protect your spinal health.

To protect your spinal health the best strategy is to prevent it and the best way to do that it to maintain good posture.

Some great tips to help maintain good posture and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal issues includes:
– Keep you feet flat on the ground/foot rest.
– Choose an ergonomic chair.
– Your hips shoulder be slightly higher than you knees.
– Sit upright and ensure you are not slouching.
– Stay relaxed.
– Your hands shoulder be lower than your elbows.
– Your computer screen should ensure you are looking straight ahead, not head down.

Other techniques that can ben incorporated includes:
– Take regular breaks, every 45 minutes to stretch and move around.
– Use sit-stand desks when able.
– Use your lunch breaks to enjoy some walking or outdoor time.
– Encourage movement.

These are some great strategies to help combat low back and neck pain due to prolonged sitting posture.

If you do however experience these issues, our experienced chiropractors at ChiroCure Clinic will be here to help assess, treat and prevent this pain going forward.

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IBS and Osteopathy Treatment

Irritable bowel syndrome and osteopathy treatment at chirocure clinic in StKilda and Dromana, Melbourne.

Have you ever had stomach pains after a discussion, after an important call or after an unexpected event?
How many times have you had diarrhoea before an exam, an interview or a particularly busy working day?

This condition is called IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), and it is much more common than you might think.

Symptoms are stomach aches, cramps, diarrhoea and/or constipation (often alternating), bloating and flatulence.

It is usually triggered by an increasingly common and present element in. all our lives, and which unfortunately can come in many forms: stress.

Stress is also responsible for low back pain, headaches, jaw pain and heartburn.

What can the osteopath do about it?
Osteopathic treatment is effective in relieving inflamed and pain-causing structures, particularly visceral treatment for IBS to contain pain and possibly regularise evacuation.

Furthermore, removing the causes of musculoskeletal and visceral pain allows the body to better absorb the stress loads that come with daily challenges.

The healthier and better prepared the body is, the easier it will be to maintain the benefits of the treatment and better cope with tomorrow.

What can you do?

Many things, including the most obvious, relax!

Find a hobby or an outlet to help you de-stress and distract yourself.
Yoga and Pilates are great for keeping fit, relaxing the body and de-stressing.

In addition, you can resort to some supplements such as magnesium to help relax your muscles, improve sleep quality and regulate the frequency with you go to the bathroom.