Unpopular opinion: We need to talk about back pain from standing all day

I've been styling hair for eight years and my lower back is a constant ache. It gets worse during holiday rushes when I'm on my feet for ten hours straight. I tried a better mat but it only helped a little. My doctor said core strength is key, but I have no time for gym sessions. Other stylists at my shop just pop painkillers, which seems wrong. What do you all do to manage back strain? Are there specific exercises that fit into a busy schedule? I'm desperate for real solutions that don't cost a fortune.

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aarons366mo ago

I used to brush off posture until my own back started going out.

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grantlopez6mo ago

You ever notice how phones ruin posture?

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margaret9166mo ago

Yeah the "brush off posture" part hits hard. I mean I always thought it was just about looking confident or whatever. But once you hit your late 20s and everything starts getting stiff, you realize it's way more real. Idk maybe it's just me but my whole back and neck get so achy if I slouch at my desk for too long now. It's no joke.

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