The Surprising Health Benefits Of Lying On The Floor As You Get Older
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Sitting in one position can weaken your mobility, so consider this a goal to work toward as you age.
It’s well established that Americans spend too much time sitting, and that really isn’t any one person’s fault; society makes it hard not to.
Many people work desk jobs where they sit for eight-plus hours each day, lots of folks commute in cars or trains for hours each week and most people live in areas that require them to sit down and drive from point A to point B instead of walking.
Unfortunately, sitting in one position too much can tighten up our joints and weaken our mobility. One way to combat the negative effects of sitting, though, is by getting into different positions, including lying (and sitting) on the floor.
Increasing flexibility and mobility by lying or sitting on the floor — or, moving around in general — can help you avoid joint pain, said Jennifer Kostik-Johnson, a physical therapist at West Virginia University Health System.
There are also other benefits to getting yourself down to the ground from time to time (as long as you safely can). Here’s what to know:
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