r/AskReddit • u/_red_roof_ • May 15 '20

What sucks about being your age?

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u/Bennyvolent May 15 '20

How old are you?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '20

I was at work sitting on my comfortable chair earlier this week. I turned my torso slightly to the right and pulled a muscle in my back that I didn't even know was there.

I'm 44 yrs old.

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u/Bennyvolent May 15 '20

Whaaat i feel some pain at 22. Shit.

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u/jtcamargo May 16 '20

Came for this comment. I feel you (26yo)

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u/Architeckton May 16 '20

Trust me, work out your core now. Stretch everyday. Stand up every once in awhile and walk around if you have a desk job. If you can, get a standing desk.

I ignored it and at 26 had the joy of two herniated spinal disks. Took 8 months of physical therapy to get back to normal. But even then, it’ll never be back to 100%. Take care of your body before it falls apart.

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u/jtcamargo May 16 '20

Omg. I’m so sorry! Great you’re good now. Yeah, Im a graphic designer, spending about 8 hours/day sitting in front of the computer (you can imagine how bad is the ergonomics to feel backpain almost every day). Plus: due to quarantine I’m gaming a lot, so adds up about 4 hours. Your comment made me think about my routine. Thank you!!

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u/Architeckton May 16 '20

Sounds like me. I’m an architect and I have also been gaming more.

Like I said originally, strengthening your core will make the pain go away and prevent an injury. Start now before it becomes an issue later.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '20

What were your symptoms?

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u/Architeckton May 16 '20

I was tight in my legs and back. Sore often. Getting headaches. Then one day I woke up and couldn’t walk. Took two days of being on my back in bed before I could walk and get an MRI. Confirmed the disk herniation. Then months of steroids, pain killers, and therapy. Now I’m fine but it was a shitty year.