Deskbound Quotes

“the cold, hard truth is that exercise will not reverse the potentially harmful and irrefutable effects that too much sitting has on our bodies.”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World

“PRESCRIPTION 5 Low Back and Trunk   This prescription can be used to treat these symptoms and restrictions: Abdominal pain Compromised breathing Hip extension range of motion Hip pain Low back pain Sciatica Spinal rotation, flexion and extension range of motion   Overview Methods: Contract and relax Pressure wave Smash and floss Tools: Small ball Large ball Small bouncy ball or under-inflated soccer/volleyball Total time:  14 minutes   This prescription is great for treating low back pain and supporting the hardworking muscles of your trunk. We’ve established that poor spinal mechanics and sitting can cause adaptive stiffness and irritation in the discs, ligaments, and muscles around your spine and trunk. And when that happens, low back pain is often the result. Although there are other contributing factors to consider, like previous injuries, arthritis, obesity, and stress, we would argue that one of the leading causes of low back pain and trunk-related problems stems from poor posture, prolonged sitting, and a lack of basic self-maintenance. Having spent the majority of this book outlining a protocol for preventing and resolving the issue from a mechanical standpoint, let’s turn our attention to the maintenance side of things. This prescription targets the muscles that are responsible for keeping your spine braced, as well as the muscles that may get stiff when you move poorly or sit for too long.”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World

“we had to solve the same set of physical problems related to sitting—tight hips, low back and neck pain, shoulder restrictions . . . the list goes on and on. It”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World

“Our bodies are built for movement, and in turn movement keeps our bodies healthy. It is a symbiotic relationship that has allowed our species to survive.”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World

“Even sitting well can put up to 40 percent more pressure on your spine than standing.3”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World

“expect to feel some discomfort when smashing. The key is to focus on your breathing. When you smash into a sensitive area, the tendency is to contract and hold your breath. Instead, take a deep breath in and then relax as you exhale.”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World

“we started to realize that those who were hitting the biggest roadblocks had a unifying thread: they all spent a great deal of time sitting. Even”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World

“The typical seated office worker has more musculoskeletal injuries than any other industry sector worker, including construction, metal industry, and transportation workers. One”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World

“What’s even more disturbing, and what virtually no one realizes, is that inactivity is killing our brains—physically shriveling them,” he says.38”
― Kelly Starrett, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World