Tired of your commute? Dated: 13 January 2014 Is your daily commute a pain in the neck? Research, issued by Evian*, has found that one in six commuters arrive at work wanting to go straight back to bed and one in nine feel miserable. A massive 30% find their commute boring too. The British Chiropractic Association advises commuters to also beware of the problems that their daily travels can cause to their posture. Take a look at this advice to help keep your back protected. Driving Commuting by car may be seen, by some, like the easy route, but driving remains a key trigger of back pain, contributing significantly to the length of time spent sitting inactive each day at both work and home. Sitting down can put twice as much pressure on the spine as standing up. - If driving (as we are all different shapes and sizes), make sure you adjust car seats, head rests and steering wheels to meet your individual requirements. This will not only improve your comfort in the car but also your safety. Public Transport - If you mainly stand on your commute, make sure you wear comfortable shoes and loose clothing. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold onto a rail comfortably, don’t over stretch. - If you do get a seat, relax when sitting into your chair, making sure you have your bottom against the seat back and your shoulder blades are touching the back rest of the chair. Avoid stiffness by doing shoulder shrugs, buttock clenches and foot circles. - If using a laptop, don’t sit in the same position for long periods, as you are looking down onto the screen with your head unsupported. Rest the laptop on a table, not on your lap, arms should be flat and your elbows level with the desk or table you are using. Dont forget........Muscles and joints are designed for movement so, where possible, walk as it will help improve muscle tone, improve circulation and posture. We have some great advice to help you take care of your posture, why not come and see us? Call today 0121 4214466 * Evian, as part of their Live Young’ campaign, encouraging people to step out of their routine and try something new this January, quizzed 2,000 commuters about their daily journey to work.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:35:55 +0000
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