I had a slightly similar experience about 3 years ago at age 35. I'd been neglecting going to the gym due to all the Covid closures and having a toddler in the house, and then, one morning, I felt a new kind of pain in my lower back, right next to my spine — I couldn't sit on the floor or stand straight, and finding a comfortable position while lying down was almost impossible.
I was too busy/stubborn to visit a doctor or PT, but I found some relief in doing a lot of planking and deep stretches, as well as working almost exclusively at a standing desk. Ultimately, the real fix was going to the gym, committing to a compound lifting programme (such as 5X5), and adding way more lean protein to my diet to promote muscle growth.
It took a lot of time and a few setbacks, including going overboard and injuring the same back muscles due to improper deadlifting technique, but I can now say that I've managed to bounce back and feel better than ever. And although I'm more time-crunched than ever with work, university studies and raising two energetic kids, I've been able to keep my back healthy even when I have less time to go to the gym — honestly, once you've gotten your core muscles in order, it's mostly about lifting when you have time, walking enough every day, consuming enough protein with every meal, and getting enough sleep.
The tech is – potentially – interesting, but your takes on its aesthetic quality just felt a little... off brand, I guess? Each to his own and all that, but I'm not really into the super-high-contrast/yassified smartphone photography look.
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Re: Flexispot E7 Plus Review: Recovering From Injury With A Standing Desk
I had a slightly similar experience about 3 years ago at age 35. I'd been neglecting going to the gym due to all the Covid closures and having a toddler in the house, and then, one morning, I felt a new kind of pain in my lower back, right next to my spine — I couldn't sit on the floor or stand straight, and finding a comfortable position while lying down was almost impossible.
I was too busy/stubborn to visit a doctor or PT, but I found some relief in doing a lot of planking and deep stretches, as well as working almost exclusively at a standing desk. Ultimately, the real fix was going to the gym, committing to a compound lifting programme (such as 5X5), and adding way more lean protein to my diet to promote muscle growth.
It took a lot of time and a few setbacks, including going overboard and injuring the same back muscles due to improper deadlifting technique, but I can now say that I've managed to bounce back and feel better than ever. And although I'm more time-crunched than ever with work, university studies and raising two energetic kids, I've been able to keep my back healthy even when I have less time to go to the gym — honestly, once you've gotten your core muscles in order, it's mostly about lifting when you have time, walking enough every day, consuming enough protein with every meal, and getting enough sleep.
Best of luck in your recovery!
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The tech is – potentially – interesting, but your takes on its aesthetic quality just felt a little... off brand, I guess? Each to his own and all that, but I'm not really into the super-high-contrast/yassified smartphone photography look.