Sitting too much could be damaging your muscle and joint health. Post Reply

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Why is sitting bad for our muscle and joint health? 

We all know that it is important to keep fit and active in order to maintain a healthy body. But did you know that even the most committed gym users could still be damaging their health by sitting too much? More and more evidence is coming to light about the association between inactivity and poor health; do a quick internet search for ‘sitting is the new smoking’ and you will find a plethora of information on the subject, emphasising that sitting for prolonged periods can lead to increased risk of heart and circulatory problems, diabetes, some cancers as well as obesity.
 
But very little of the available information on this topic refers to musculoskeletal health, despite the fact that even with the ideal workstation set-up, sitting for extended periods can damage the health of our muscles, joints and other connective tissues. This post examines the different ways in which sitting can damage our musculoskeletal system.

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A sedentary lifestyle can have a negative impact on the health of our muscles and joints, causing tension, weakness, and even pain. Prolonged sitting reduces blood circulation, which can lead to various vascular problems. That's why it's important to be aware of the possible consequences and seek professional help when needed. For example, at https://curaveindoctors.com/understandi ... st-called/ you can learn more about vascular health and how important it is to consult a venous specialist in time.