Posted by Racer on August 9, 2004, at 11:34:09
In reply to Re: Diabetes question again, posted by gardenergirl on August 9, 2004, at 4:17:13
I have to admit, I have spent countless hours in the office, with my feet up on either side of the monitor, and the keyboard in my lap -- but I've never been good at sitting properly in chairs. (I'm sitting crosslegged in our office chair at home right now, more or less in a beginner's lotus position...)
As for Dinah's question, I do the thigh/cheek squeezes/marching in place. It does help. (And, you can do Kegel's at the same time...) Otherwise, really excellent posture can help a bit, I think because you do have to continue to use your muscles to hold it. If worst comes to worst, get a pair of support stockings that come up to your knees, and just put 'em on when you're working on something likely to grab you and hold you tight. Support hose are not always unattractive, by the way -- I've seen lovely women at work who've mentioned that they're wearing 'em, and I'd never have known. And, of course, regular exercise that helps with circulation in general will help with circulation in your feet at your desk. (Man, some days I crack myself up. Wouldn't life be lovely if it were really that easy?)
Best luck, Dinah.
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