I have a sit down job. I am sitting in a chair cramped for 7.5 hrs a day. I get 2 breaks and that is it. Then I come home and I sit on my couch and turn on my laptop to work, while I watch hour after hour of t.v. I do try to get my regular 20 minute walk for exercise during the day, but there is a lot of down time in which I could incur some damages to my circulation.
Alot of us have inactive jobs and find ourselves being immobile for too long throughout our days, day in and day out. Are we aware of the risks and dangers involved in our inert lives?
The following article should open our eyes to allow us to see how we are harming ourselves. The exercise tips can be done at your desk and very simple to implement.

The Dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski

A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot developing in a deep
vein, usually in the leg. They also can occur in other
parts of the body. Blood clots in the veins in the thigh
are usually more serious than blood clots that happen in
veins in your lower leg. A DVT causes pain, and possible
complications if it reaches the lungs. If a clot in a vein
breaks off and travels through your bloodstream, it can
lodge in your lung. This is called a pulmonary embolism
which is a very serious condition that can cause death.

DVTs are known to occur in about 1 out of 1000 people in
the general population from all causes. DVTs are more
common in obese people and those aged over 40. Causes
include long-distance air travel and long journeys by car,
train or coach, because of prolonged immobility.

Symptoms of Deep vein thrombosis include: Swelling of the
leg; Pain or tenderness in the leg-the pain is usually in
one leg and may only be present when standing or walking ;
Feeling of increased warmth in the area of the leg that is
swollen or that hurts ; Red or discolored skin.

The main goals in treating deep vein thrombosis are to:
Stop the clot from getting bigger; Prevent the clot from
breaking off in your vein and moving to your lungs ; Reduce
your chance of having another blood clot.

Exercising the legs once an hour can reduce risk. Take
regular breaks if driving, or walk up and down the coach,
train or plane aisle.

Lower leg muscles can be exercised while sitting by pulling
the toes towards the knees then relaxing, or by pressing
the balls of the feet down while raising the heels.

Other preventative measures include: Avoid sleeping pills.
These cause immobility, increasing the risk of DVT; Wear
loose clothing; Keep legs uncrossed.; Keep hydrated by
drinking.; Avoid alcohol to prevent dehydration. ; Wear
graduated compression stockings or socks – particularly
important for travelers with other DVT risk factors.
Compression stockings are worn on the legs from the arch of
the foot to just above or below the knee. These stockings
are tight at the ankle and become looser as they go up the
leg. This causes a gentle compression (or pressure) up your
leg. They have some side effects: They can be uncomfortable
when worn all day They can be hot They may be difficult to
put on, especially for older adults and overweight people.

Some doctors recommend aspirin because of its blood
thinning effects. This is unsuitable for children and can
have side effects, so seek professional advice.


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Anne Wolski has worked within the health and welfare
industry for more than 30 years. Go to
http://www.magnetic-health-online.com to see many wonderful
health articles, many of them written by doctors and others
who have been involved in the health industry for many
years.






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