{"id":73251,"date":"2023-10-04T14:58:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?p=73251"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:41:02","slug":"importance-of-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/importance-of-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"post-content\" style=\"font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75; color: #0f172a;\">\n<header style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">\n<h1 style=\"font-size:2.2rem; font-weight:400; line-height:1.3; margin: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 0;\">\nWhy Moving More During the Workday Is Essential for Your Health<br \/>\n<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<style>\n.post-content p {\n    font-size:16px;\n    font-weight:400;\n    line-height:1.75;\n    margin:0 0 1.25rem 0;\n}\n.post-content h2 {\n    font-size:1.6rem;\n    line-height:1.3;\n    margin:2rem 0 1rem 0;\n    font-weight:400;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>\nIn today&#8217;s digital age, many of us spend hours glued to our desks, barely realizing how much time has passed. Long periods of sitting may seem harmless, but research shows that it can significantly impact our physical and mental well-being. The good news? Even small bouts of movement throughout the day can make a meaningful difference.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Movement Reduces the Negative Effects of Prolonged Sitting<\/h2>\n<p>\nSitting for extended periods slows circulation, tightens muscles, and strains the spine. Taking short, intentional activity breaks can offset these effects. Standing up for a few minutes, walking around the office, or doing simple stretches can improve posture, increase blood flow, and reduce stiffness.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nLight activity also helps prevent mid-afternoon slumps. When we sit too long, our body becomes sluggish and our alertness drops. Adding movement boosts energy and helps keep both the mind and body engaged throughout the entire workday.\n<\/p>\n<h2>How Movement Supports Mental Health and Productivity<\/h2>\n<p>\nMovement doesn\u2019t just benefit your body\u2014it dramatically improves your mental performance. Even a two-minute stretch or a quick walk changes your breathing and improves oxygen flow to the brain. This helps sharpen focus, boost creativity, and enhance productivity.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nInstead of relying on multiple cups of coffee or sugary drinks, stepping away for gentle physical activity provides a natural energy boost. Tasks feel easier to manage, and stress levels drop as your body releases tension.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Movement Encourages a Healthier Work-Life Balance<\/h2>\n<p>\nRegular breaks away from the screen give your mind a chance to reset. These pauses also create meaningful opportunities to connect with coworkers, reset your posture, and prevent burnout. A healthy work environment is not just about completing tasks\u2014it\u2019s also about fostering supportive connections and maintaining mental well-being.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Simple Ways to Add More Movement to Your Day<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; padding-left:1rem; list-style: disc;\">\n<li>Stand and stretch every 30\u201345 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Walk during phone calls or meetings when appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Use a sit-to-stand desk to alternate positions<\/li>\n<li>Take a brisk walk during lunch<\/li>\n<li>Do gentle chair yoga or mobility exercises at your desk<\/li>\n<li>Schedule \u201cmovement breaks\u201d on your calendar as reminders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThese small adjustments help counteract hours of sitting and promote long-term health.\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- CTA BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#e8f4ff; padding:1.5rem; border-left:4px solid #3b82f6; margin:2rem 0; border-radius:8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.75;\">\n<strong>Struggling with stiffness, back pain, or fatigue from long hours at the computer?<\/strong><br \/>\nOur therapists at PDR Physical Therapy &#038; Wellness Center in Mount Prospect, IL specialize in treating posture-related pain and movement dysfunctions.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/contact-us\/\" style=\"color:#3b82f6; text-decoration:underline;\">Book an appointment today<\/a> and start feeling better.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nBy choosing to move more\u2014whether through stretching, walking, or standing\u2014you support your body, your mind, and your overall quality of life. Your future self will thank you for the extra steps you take today!\n<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving during the day at work not only improves physical health but also has a salutary effect on our mental state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":73253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><b>If you suffer from elbow pain longer than seven days, you might have a condition called \u201cgolfer\u2019s elbow\u201d or \u201ctennis elbow\u201d. <\/b><b>Despite its\u2019 names, athletes aren't the only people who develop tennis or golfer\u2019s elbow. <\/b><b>It is very common among construction site workers. Many office workers also complain of elbow pain. The risk increases with age - we are more prone to experience elbow pain and limited mobility after the age of fifty.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we do not even notice it, our forearms, wrists, and hands perform thousands of maneuvers every day. If we repeat exactly the same movements for at least two hours a day for months or years, we can develop a condition called tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. And although the name suggests a disease related to the elbow itself, it affects the muscles and tendons surrounding it. Sometimes the pain is caused by irritation of the radial nerve that leads from the neck to the hand. The problem is caused by recurring micro-injuries we suffer on a daily basis. They are unnoticeable but overlapping for years, eventually, lead to abnormal tissue healing. It results in chronic inflammation and degenerative disease of the muscle attachment, manifested by pain in the area of elbows, as well as wrists and hands.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How to distinguish a tennis elbow from a golfer's elbow?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis elbow is an overuse and muscle strain injury<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can be a consequence <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that we use to straighten and raise our hands and wrists. The recurrent motions and stress to the tissue may result in a series of tiny tears in the tendons <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attaching the forearm muscles to the bony prominence at the outside of an elbow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and results in pain in that area as well as a wrist or a hand. As the name suggests, playing tennis - especially repeated use of the backhand stroke with poor technique - is one of the possible causes of the condition. People who play badminton, squash, ping pong, or practice rowing for several hours a day may also experience elbow pain. Many other common arm motions, not related to sports, can also cause the condition - using plumbing tools, painting, driving screws, cutting up meat. Office workers suffer from that condition as a result of repetitive computer mouse use which leads to the compression of the radial nerve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfer's elbow is a condition similar to a tennis elbow but mainly affects the wrist flexors located at the inner part of the elbow. It can be caused by strong, repeated for long time movements related to work in such professions as construction, plumbing, and carpentry. Sport can also play a role in causing this condition. Lifting weights using the wrong technique, incorrect baseball or softball throwing technique, archery, and javelin throwing can all lead to muscle and tendon problems with that part of the body. People with golfer's elbow pain experience discomfort and pain during internal rotation of the forearm and bending of the wrist and fingers. It is very common for pain to appear when squeezing hands in greeting.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment begins with avoiding activity that causes pain. it is recommended to take a break from practicing sports and to facilitate the arm at work. Applying cold compresses, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, and using a brace can also relieve the pain. However, if the symptoms persist longer than a week, we should consider seeing a physical therapist who specializes in elbow problems. Kris Krasowski, a physical therapist from PDR Physical Therapy and a specialist in manual therapy with over thirty years of work experience, says: \u201cThe first step of properly conducted rehabilitation is the correct diagnosis. We do not need imaging such as X-rays or ultrasound to diagnose a patient. Our hour-long initial evaluation let us interview and examine a patient, determine the origin of the disorder and implement an appropriate solution. In our years of experience, the Counterstrain manual therapy technique and the Graston technique, in combination with modalities and exercises, are the most effective in treating these conditions. Ultrasound, therapeutic laser, Kinesio taping, and proper workout are excellent complements to advanced manual therapy techniques we use. It is important to remember that we should not try to perform physical therapy on our own. If done incorrectly, it can do more harm than good. I recently treated a gentleman who had developed elbow problems while working as a plumber for many years. He figured it was nothing serious and he decided to work it out on his own. Unfortunately, he hurt himself badly, and instead of taking two to three weeks to heal, it took us almost three months to solve the problem.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems in the elbow should not be taken lightly. If started with the first symptoms, professional physical therapy may help avoid more serious issues and long-term treatment in the future. For this reason, even relatively minor pain in this part of the body should be consulted by a specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[2148,2145,2150,2152,1344,2144,1363,1343,1361,1362,1828,2151,2146,2149,1364,1350,2147],"class_list":["post-73251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-tips","tag-back-pain-prevention","tag-desk-job-health-tips","tag-ergonomics","tag-health-blog-pdr","tag-mental-health","tag-movement-at-work","tag-moving-around","tag-moving-at-work","tag-physical-activity","tag-physical-health","tag-physical-therapy-mount-prospect","tag-physical-therapy-tips","tag-posture-improvement","tag-staying-active-at-work","tag-walking-at-work","tag-work-life-balance","tag-workplace-wellness"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Importance of moving - PDR Physical Therapy and Wellness Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Moving during the day at work not only improves physical health but also has a salutary effect on our mental state.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/importance-of-moving\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Importance of moving\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In today&#039;s digital age, it&#039;s so easy to get glued to our desks for hours on end. 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