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I don't have pain in my hands, but I get severe back pain from time to time. It's difficult to sit or stand (or be in any position, really) for a few days at a
by bluedino 7y ago
I don't have pain in my hands, but I get severe back pain from time to time. It's difficult to sit or stand (or be in any position, really) for a few days at a time.
I can do some things just fine, like type, but I certainly can't concentrate long enough to do any programming tasks because the pain is so distracting.
- spydum 7y agosame here, and I will repeat csallen's solution: going to the gym and lifting heavy things (squat/deadlifts/etc with good form and comfortable pace) has turned my decades long back pain around completely. It took about 6 months to really be sure it had improved, but it's been amazing, plus there have been significant cognitive benefits. Couple the gym with less sitting, and more standing -- couldnt be happier, wish I had done it earlier.
- bluedino 7y agoI can regularly workout and deadlift 500lbs - it has certainly helped but hasn’t eliminated the pain.
- Insanity 7y agoGoing to add more anecdata to the thread. Going to the gym and swimming both helped with my neck and back pain. When not going for some weeks (like when traveling) I can tell it becomes worse. Plus you get in shape which is neat. I started out for health benefits but would be lying if I said I did not enjoy the visual benefits. :P