Better Beyond 50 with Melissa Koerner

Have you heard the buzz phrase going around that “sitting is the new smoking?” Well, what exactly does that mean? I had some idea that sitting too much wasn’t good for you—like it impacted your posture and triggered back pain (I know this from personal experience). But I had no idea that it was also associated with many other serious health problems. In today’s podcast episode, physical therapist and sitting expert, Dr. Chad Walding, explains that when you sit for long periods of time you reduce the enzyme that clears fat from the blood stream, which impacts cholesterol levels, increases the risk for heart disease, reduces bone density, and disrupts hormone balance. Not only that, according to Dr. Chad, sitting in a slouched position has a negative impact on how you see yourself and others. Here’s some of the topics Dr. Chad and I discuss: * Why back pain is so prevalent, simple solutions to alleviate back pain and why back pain can get WORSE after having back surgery and t