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- Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting? - Mayo Clinic
Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — seems to raise the risk of death from heart disease and cancer
- Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide - Mayo Clinic
If your work involves sitting at a desk, discomfort doesn't have to be part of the job You may be able to avoid some of the health problems associated with seated work, such as neck and back pain and sore wrists and shoulders, by using proper office ergonomics Chair height, equipment spacing and desk posture all make a difference
- Tendinopathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
This condition affects the tendon that connects the hamstring muscles to the "sit-bone" in the hip It often causes pain with sitting and climbing stairs and is commonly seen in runners Patellar tendinitis This condition, also referred to as jumper's knee, is an injury to the tendon connecting the kneecap, called a patella, to the shinbone
- Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) - Mayo Clinic
Orthostatic hypotension — also called postural hypotension — is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness or lightheadedness and possibly fainting
- Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension)
This involves measuring blood pressure while sitting and standing A drop of 20 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) in the top number (systolic blood pressure) within 2 to 5 minutes of standing is a sign of orthostatic hypotension
- Hemorrhoids - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Exercise Stay active to help prevent constipation and reduce pressure on veins Exercise also can help you lose excess weight that might be causing your hemorrhoids or making them worse Avoid long periods of sitting Sitting too long, especially on the toilet, can increase the pressure on the veins in the anus
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The knee pain often increases when running, walking up or down stairs, sitting for long periods, or squatting Simple treatments, such as rest and ice, often help But sometimes patellofemoral pain needs physical therapy
- Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women - Mayo Clinic
Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles These muscles support the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum Kegel exercises also are known as pelvic floor muscle training With practice, you can do Kegels just about anytime But before you start doing these exercises, learn how to
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