Much of David’s working day is taken up with sitting either at meetings or at a desk. Mike is luckier as he gets to do site inspections and in this way moves around a lot more. But for most people, sitting in one place is what most working days are about.

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Things to remember

We were not made to sit in one place all day. It is important to get up from your desk at least once every hour – 90 minutes and move around a bit.

• If you are stuck in a meeting, take time out to go to the toilet.
• Do some stretching exercises to increase your circulation.
• Be mindful of how you are sitting. If you slouch forward instead of sitting up straight, you could get lower back pain before long.
• If your chair is uncomfortable and it doesn’t look as if your boss wants to buy new office furniture, take your own chair. It is a lot cheaper to do this than it is to treat back problems.

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