In this short, Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, clinical director at Novaré Injury Care and Rehab in Fort Myers, talks about movement breaks for people who sit most of the day. He explains that you don't need to leave your chair to start, and suggests setting a daily alarm so a few minutes of seated stretches becomes a habit.
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Video Transcript
So, let me ask you: how many hours have you been sitting today, every day?
The good news is that you don't really need to leave your chair to start movement, to start some exercises. Take a look at these. These are great. I mean, you can start right now, start doing a few of these stretches.
Take 5 minutes, do a few of them, maybe set an alarm on your phone to start doing them every day. Repeated motions like this will really help you kickstart your exercise routine.
You don't need to do all of them, but you do need to start. So, set that timer. Do these every day. Get moving, start the habit, get stronger.
Read the full guide on sciatica triggers, including long hours of sitting →