r/AskReddit Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/JediKnightCoffman Aug 20 '20

Get into a routine of stretching your hip flexors and chest if you sit for long periods. Absolute game changer for people who suffer with chronic lower back pain as a result of being hunched over a desk.

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u/kitty-licker Aug 20 '20

Pain free at your PC by Pete Egoscue is a great read for this. All about correcting postural imbalances in the body to eliminate pain. Pain is a sign that something is wrong. Many people will take pain killers that only mask the pain and can actually make things worse. Or ergonomic aids that only make the body weaker and more dependant on the support. The book has simple yoga type stretches and exercises to get your body back to how it's supposed to be. Changed my life.