Dangers of Sitting For Long Periods of Time

Pain From Sitting For Long Periods Of Time? How Our Harrisburg Chiropractor Can Help

It's been said that sitting is the new smoking, and for good reason. Many people aren't aware of the dangers of sitting in a chair for hours each day. It's easy to think that you don't sit that much, but when you add up time at work and time in the car, it's easy to top eight hours of sitting each day. Our chiropractic staff at Skocik Chiropractic in Harrisburg are experienced in the treatment of pain created by sitting for long periods of time.

The Dangers Of Long Periods Of Sitting

People who sit at a desk for many hours each day have a higher likelihood of early death than people who spend most of their day on their feet. There are a number of reasons that sitting for long periods of time is dangerous. Our digestive system and our muscles were designed to spend the day in motion, not sitting. Many people experience issues with constipation, leg weakness, and joint pain after spending long periods of time sitting in a chair. Increasing your activity level can reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Movement is key to a long, healthy life.

How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help

A chiropractor can help to alleviate the pain that you may feel from sitting for long periods of time, as well as give you healthy lifestyle tips on how to work more movement into your day. If you have joint or spinal issues from sitting in a chair, our chiropractor will be able to help you with a gentle chiropractic alignment.

Call Our Harrisburg Chiropractor Today!

Is your back bothering you after spending hours sitting each day? We're here to help. Call our Harrisburg chiropractor at Skocik Chiropractic to set up your first appointment at 717-540-8448. We look forward to working with you!