1 DON’T BE A SITTING DUCK
Sitting at a desk for hours on end places more stress on your back than standing, says specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist Andrew Dalwood. “To put sitting in perspective. When you stand, each disc in your back supports 100kg of pressure on average, while when sitting, each disc has to tolerate between 140kg of pressure, even in a good posture. In a slouched position, however, pressure can increase to almost 185kg, which is equal to standing up and bending forward or washing your face in a sink all day,” he says. Dalwood explains that slouching, along with incorrectly using a computer mouse (tip: keep it close to your fingertips to avoid overreaching), can lead to nagging back and neck pain. He suggests looking for opportunities to stand, such as when you're on the phone. He also urges people to walk to the office next door rather than email. “The spine likes movement,” he says.
TRY DALWOOD’S ONE-MINUTE SIT-UP
This story is from the June 2023 edition of Balanced Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 2023 edition of Balanced Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
CHOCOLATE CHECKOUT
Easter calls for everything chocolate and we've got six spectacular ways to satisfy your sweet (and savoury) tooth.
Bye-bye BFF
We all age at the same rate, but we don't all grow up at a matching pace. So, what do you do if you feel like you're outgrowing your friends?
The science of SLUMBER
According to world-renowned sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr Matthew Walker, sleep is our best superpower. Here's why...
Money mindset MATTERS
Looking for less stress and more progress when it comes to reaching your #moneygoals? Here are five positive money habits to cultivate on your journey to financial freedom.
FUTURE PROOF - YOUR CAREER
\"Soft skills\" are more crucial to your career than you may think. We look at some of the most important professional skills you can attain to safeguard your working future...
HEAR THEM Roar
Through resilience and determination, these three extraordinary South African women have emerged as trailblazers. Here's how Candice Chirwa, Mushfiqoh Samodien and Julia Stuart make the impossible possible and the world a better place.
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
Pretty Yende has performed in the world's grandest opera theatres. She'll tick off even more this year, but she's driven not by a bucket list but by a burning curiosity to see how far she can challenge her voice and herself.
5 MINUTES WITH LEBOHANG MASANGO
SOCIAL ANTIIROPOLOGIST AND AUTITOR
Shall we DANCE?
I can confirm: It does take two to tango.
Empowerment UNLOCKED
Working women face a unique set of challenges both globally and here in South Africa. We find out what you can do to get fit for financial success.