Sitting too long weakens the buttocks
Many office workers often sit continuously for many hours a day without exercise. According to health experts, this habit can lead to a condition called "dead butt syndrome", when the buttock muscle group functions poorly or gradually weakens due to less use. This is not the name of an official disease but a term describing a weak buttock muscle condition due to a sedentary lifestyle.
According to Mickey Mehta - a comprehensive health and lifestyle training expert in India, buttock muscles play a very important role in the body. This muscle group helps lift the upper body, stabilize the pelvis and support activities such as walking, jogging, climbing stairs or squatting.
When the buttocks are weak, the body must put pressure on the lower back, knees and ankles. This causes many people to experience back pain, knee pain or hip pain even when not exercising vigorously.
In addition, sitting for a long time also reduces blood circulation, reduces energy consumption and increases the risk of obesity.
Back and knee pain can originate from weak buttock muscles
According to Stuart McGill - a spinal research expert at the University of Waterloo in Canada, weak buttocks can destabilize the hip area and increase pressure on the lumbar spine.
Experts recommend office workers to get up and exercise every 30 to 45 minutes of continuous sitting. Simple activities such as short walks, stretching, or climbing stairs all help reactivate the buttock muscle group and improve circulation.
In addition, exercises such as squats, long strides, hip lifting or yoga also help increase strength for the lower body and support spinal protection.
Maintaining regular exercise is as important as high-intensity training. Just changing a few small habits each day can help reduce the risk of back pain and musculoskeletal problems in the long run.
