Digestion and gut: why does constant sitting at a PC cause bloating?

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The anatomical position of the body while working at the computer plays a cruel joke on the digestive system. When a person slouches and sits bent over, the abdominal organs find themselves compressed. In this position, the diaphragm and abdominal muscles cannot normally participate in the digestion process, and intestinal peristalsis slows down significantly.

The slowed movement of food leads to its fermentation and excessive gas formation. Gases cannot escape naturally due to compression and spasms, causing severe bloating, distension, and dull lower abdominal pain. A person begins to think that they have an allergy to certain foods, although the problem lies solely in physical inactivity and improper posture.

To prevent bloating right at your workplace, perform the following actions:

1. Adjust the height of the chair and monitor so that you keep your back straight without tension.
2. Every forty minutes, take a five-minute break for light stretching and walking.
3. Perform simple breathing exercises with your stomach to stimulate bowel function.
4. Avoid the habit of chewing gum during coding, as you swallow excess air with it.

Digestion and gut: why does constant sitting at a PC cause bloating?

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