Surprising: Why Use a Hot Water Bottle, Even in Summer?

Most of us are aware of the significant harm that prolonged sitting can cause.

Why is it harmful? Since Hashem created us in the 'world of action', we are supposed to do, act, and move..

When we sit for long periods, we violate the law of creation, thereby harming ourselves. Even if we are not all expected to be athletes, there is indeed an expectation to keep moving and avoid prolonged sitting.

Another reason is the design of the chairs most of us sit on. The fact that they come with backrests is to our detriment because it prevents us from stabilizing and supporting our skeleton over time. If you must sit in a chair, a backless chair is preferable. The backrest is a long-term detriment, as it fixes the pelvis, neck, back, and chest in one place, preventing their free movement, which is certainly vital for us.

What should someone do who, due to work, must sit most hours of the day, and what's the connection to a hot water bottle (even in summer)? Here are several points to consider:

- It is important to perform stretching exercises of the upper and lower limbs even while sitting.

- Every hour, it is crucial to get up from the chair, walk back and forth for five minutes, and then return to work.

- Avoid leaning your body backward when sitting on the chair. This action can sharply injure the skeletal muscles.

- Sit on the front part of the chair seat, and make sure that your feet are placed flat and fully on the floor.

- Massage your hips every half hour to stimulate blood flow in the sitting area.

- Choose a chair that maintains the natural curve of the spine.

- Want to get up? This is crucial: Do not rise slowly. Instead, as soon as you get up, start walking. Do not stand, do not stretch, just start walking immediately.

And what is the hot water bottle's connection to our discussion?

According to Chinese medicine, a hot water bottle significantly improves back pain and stimulates blood and energy flow to aching pelvises and lower backs (if you suffer from diarrhea, it is recommended to forgo this advice). The hot bottle stimulates blood circulation, which is why doctors do not recommend using it for heart patients or people with high blood pressure.

Note: The article is provided for informational purposes only and does not purport to replace consultation with a physician.