Prolonged sitting is the new smoking – ugh. We've known this for a while now, but often we have no other choice when our jobs demand it. Does this sometimes lead to neck tension for you , or do you experience rather strange lower back pain that radiates up to your hips? The cause is usually not that we're past our prime and age is starting to take its toll on our joints. Rather, it's muscular imbalances : Prolonged sitting shortens the muscles that keep us mobile. Today, we recommend three simple exercises to relieve tension while working from home, so you can stay completely relaxed.
Stay relaxed in the game and keep a clear head.
The lateral neck and shoulder muscles have an important function: they support your cervical spine and, thanks to certain receptors, are also in constant communication with your brain to regulate your blood pressure. Therefore, tense neck muscles can cause pain and also manifest in some rather unusual ways. Here's how to prevent it :
For a perfect hip swing
Prolonged sitting shortens our hip flexors and hamstrings . As soon as one starts to ache, the other isn't far behind. The hamstrings, in particular, are partly responsible for knee pain without any underlying knee problems, or for your hips feeling stiff. What comes easily to children might require some grit for you as an adult .
Finding a stable middle ground
Often, after sitting for a while, we adopt a posture of fatigue . In this position, the body is slightly bent forward, and while the abdominal muscles hardly have to provide any support, your lower back bears the entire load. A balanced relationship between these two muscle groups is essential. Strengthening exercises also counteract tension and loosen up those stiff muscles. Therefore, here's a challenge for you with the all-rounder: the plank. Because this exercise strengthens your entire core musculature .
Important: As always, we make no medical promises and you are responsible for performing the exercises correctly. If you experience pain beyond normal stretching discomfort during the exercises, you should consult a doctor.
Prevention is the best therapy.
To prevent things from getting to that point in the first place, you can take preventative measures. Firstly, you should exercise regularly and find some exercises you enjoy – before it starts to hurt. With a certain level of fitness, most exercises will be easy, and you won't develop tension in the first place. Even a 30-minute walk a day works wonders. It gets your circulation going, promotes blood flow to your legs, and ensures that enough oxygen reaches your muscles – so you'll definitely stay relaxed.
But the right seating at your desk is also crucial. The Gamechanger gaming chair is the perfect partner for your home office . Thanks to its highly ergonomic design, it offers all the essential features of an ergonomic office chair . Its synchronous mechanism provides versatile adjustment options, adapting perfectly to your individual body and supporting your back in every position.
Are you fit and don't want things to get that bad ? Or do you want your chair to finally support you in your home office and help you stay relaxed? Then get your GAMECHANGER gaming chair for perfect back support.
