The tyranny of chairs: why we need better design

Re:The tyranny of chairs: why we need better design by nostromo on Saturday August 29, 2020 @05:25PM (#24319551)

This is my experience.

I had lower back pain while sitting at a desk when I was younger.

Once I started lifting weights, and specifically doing heavy deadlifts, I've never had back pain again.

Interestingly, a lot of people are afraid deadlifts will cause back pain, but in my case at least, it cured back pain.

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Re:The tyranny of chairs: why we need better design by stouset on Saturday August 29, 2020 @11:54PM (#24321234)

General fitness and strength training is just about the closest thing we have to a miracle cure for a wide array of common issues.

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Re:The tyranny of chairs: why we need better design by 2OEH8eoCRo0 on Monday August 31, 2020 @10:56AM (#24332084)

Yup. Too bad it doesn't come in pill form.

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Re:The tyranny of chairs: why we need better design by 2OEH8eoCRo0 on Saturday August 29, 2020 @05:30PM (#24319570)

Not sure where that spine fragility myth came from.

I used to have back and wrist pain. Now I do mild exercise like a brisk daily walk and 100 burpees. Basically the bare minimum to check off my exercise box. I read Sarnos book and took to heart the idea that a lot of aches and pains are not injuries but are in your head.

Now I have no aches and pains ever.

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Re:The tyranny of chairs: why we need better design by wojciii on Sunday August 30, 2020 @01:23AM (#24321547)

Deadlifting incorrectly will most likely fuck your back. :)

I have been most happy (backwise) while running and doing a light version of cross fit (where correct lifting was a part of) couple of times every day.

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