The eight-hour workday is a thing of the past for most employees. Long hours sitting in one position in inadequate office chairs is taking its toll on the backs of business people throughout the United States. This can lead to lower productivity and more sick time taken.
Doctors are reporting more and more back related problems that are due to the amount of stress that is put on lower back muscles. This stress is directly related to poorly constructed office chairs, and the posture that the employee has when he or she is sitting in the chair. More often than not, the employee slouches causing even more strain to the spine.
Studies have shown that there are steps that can be taken to reduce the increase of back-related problems. For those who are sitting at a desk for long hours, it is recommended that you get up and move around every half hour. Natural body movement counter acts the negative effects that sitting for extended periods of time causes. Adjusting your posture is another way to lessen the stress that sitting causes. (more…)