FIND YOUR WORKSPACE Proper Ergonomics For Your Office
Taking even a small amount of time during the day to walk around the office or spend some time outside can highly improve your posture and gait.
If you are at a desk for extended periods of the day, it is important to make sure your back posture is okay. Sit upright, place your feet flat on the floor, and try not to cross your legs. Make sure there is a small gap between the back of your knees and the chair. Having a chair with strong back support and padding is also recommended for making your upright position more comfortable. In addition tomaking themost of your workspace, it is also important to make sure you are taking care of your body. When working fromhome, it is no secret that most of the day is spent with limited levels of mobility. It is important to make sure that you get up every 30 minutes or so and take a small walk, at least for a minute or two. This will help in loosening up your muscles and joints, as well as initiating a stronger blood flow. Exercise is incredibly important in general, especially if your job involves several hours of inactivity. When you exercise, you are stretching and strengthening certain muscles of your body, including problem areas such as your neck and back.
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT INVESTING IN A STANDING DESK?
Did you know that standing burns between .7-15 more calories per minute than sitting does? It may not seem like a lot, but by simply standing for long periods of time, you can easily burn more calories throughout the day. Sedentary lifestyles can increase your risk of heart disease, obesity, or other serious health issues. However, investing in a standing desk or alternate seating option at work can help in greatly decreasing these risks and making your home office more ergonomically friendly! Using a standing desk as opposed to a traditional sitting desk has been proven to lower one’s chances of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Nevertheless, standing desks are not for everyone, especially those with joint or vascular conditions.
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Perform This Exercise To Relieve Back Pain In Minutes!
WHAT IS TELEHEALTH?
RJKPT is changing our therapy treatments with COVID-19. We are continuing to keep our doors open and treat patients in the clinic; however, we also are treating “at risk” patients virtually from their own home via telehealth. Telehealth is a service that allows you to attend physical therapy appointments from home. Most insurance plans prefer Telehealth services during COVID-19, and some are even waiving co-pays. For more information about Telehealth, call our office at at 478.333.3075 (Warner Robins) or 478.254.6880 (Macon).
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FOUR POINT + ARM RAISE Starting on your hands and knees, lift one arm out in front of you and hold for 3 seconds. Bring it back down to your sides, and then repeat on your opposite arm. Repeat 8-10 times for both arms.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
Schedule your consultation at R. Jason Kent PT by calling 478.333.3075 (Warner Robins) or 478.254.6880 (Macon)!
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