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  1. Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting? - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 26, 2025 · Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — seems to raise the risk of death from heart disease and cancer.

  2. Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide - Mayo Clinic

    May 25, 2023 · If your work involves sitting at a desk, discomfort doesn't have to be part of the job. You may be able to avoid some of the health problems associated with seated work, such …

  3. Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) - Mayo Clinic

    May 26, 2022 · Orthostatic hypotension — also called postural hypotension — is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down. Orthostatic hypotension …

  4. Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it? - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 21, 2023 · Tailbone pain usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to: Lean forward while sitting down. Sit on a …

  5. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 4, 2023 · The knee pain often increases when running, walking up or down stairs, sitting for long periods, or squatting. Simple treatments, such as rest and ice, often help. But sometimes …

  6. Leg pain after prolonged standing or sitting: A concern?

    Leg pain can have many causes, but your description of aching after prolonged standing or sitting suggests a possible buildup of fluid in the leg veins (chronic venous disease, venous …

  7. Hemorrhoids - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 23, 2025 · Exercise. Stay active to help prevent constipation and reduce pressure on veins. Exercise also can help you lose excess weight that might be causing your hemorrhoids or …

  8. Dizziness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 2, 2024 · This type of low blood pressure happens after sitting up or standing too quickly. Poor blood flow. Conditions such as cardiomyopathy, heart attack, irregular heartbeat and …

  9. Sacroiliitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 22, 2024 · Sacroiliitis (say-kroe-il-e-I-tis) is a painful condition that affects one or both sacroiliac joints. These joints sit where the lower spine and pelvis meet. Sacroiliitis can cause …

  10. Back exercises in 15 minutes a day - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 15, 2023 · Back pain is a common problem that many people deal with every day. Exercise often helps to ease back pain and prevent further discomfort. The following exercises stretch …