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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
- Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it? - Mayo Clinic
Tailbone pain can be caused by injury to the coccyx during a fall It may also result from sitting for a long time on a hard or narrow surface Other causes include joint changes from arthritis or during childbirth
- Sciatica - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the lumbar spine nerve roots This happens "upstream" from the sciatic nerve This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg
- Sacroiliitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Sacroiliitis (say-kroe-il-e-I-tis) is a painful condition that affects one or both sacroiliac joints These joints sit where the lower spine and pelvis meet Sacroiliitis can cause pain and stiffness in the buttocks or lower back, and the pain might go down one or both legs Standing or sitting for a long time or climbing stairs can make the pain worse
- Narcolepsy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The symptoms can have serious effects on daily life People with narcolepsy have trouble staying awake for long periods of time When narcolepsy causes a sudden loss of muscle tone, it is known as cataplexy (KAT-uh-plek-see) This can be triggered by a strong emotion, especially one that causes laughter
- Balance exercises - Mayo Clinic
How to get started with balance exercises Balance exercises can help you keep your balance at any age They can make you feel more secure Older adults especially need balance exercises to help prevent falls The risk of falling goes up after age 65 It's good to include balance training with physical activity and strength training in your daily activity
- Testicle pain Causes - Mayo Clinic
Sometimes, what seems to be testicle pain is caused by a problem that starts in the groin, stomach area or somewhere else For example, kidney stones and some hernias can cause testicle pain Other times, the cause of testicle pain can't be found You might hear this called idiopathic testicular pain
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