Sore lower back...

Monolith · 03-09-2003, 02:17 PM

I just started a job that has me standing for about 6 hours. After a couple hours of this, my lower back is extremely sore. I don't slouch, and ive tried all sorts of different ways to stand, but it doesnt seem to help.

Any ideas on what i can do to prevent this?

Fit Freak · 03-09-2003, 02:32 PM

What type of footwear are you wearing?

Yanick · 03-09-2003, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Monolith
Any ideas on what i can do to prevent this?

Quit your job

**Prince** · 03-09-2003, 04:03 PM

you will get used to it, your back just needs to adapt, once the slow-twitch muscle fibers in your spinal-erectors 'build up' you will be fine.

Monolith · 03-09-2003, 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by Fit Freak
What type of footwear are you wearing?

"dress boots" if you know what i mean :/

not quite a dress shoe, not quite a boot

DaMayor · 03-11-2003, 01:21 PM

Not those 'zip up the side' things, are they? Or are you talking about the latest Lugz looking "boots".?

Scotty the Body · 03-11-2003, 01:27 PM

I work retail, I'm on my feet for 9 hours a day,on a cement floor, even for lunch, you will get use to it and a shoe with good support will help.

DaMayor · 03-11-2003, 01:43 PM

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Originally posted by Scotty the Body
a shoe with good support will help.

I agree. For many years I did commercial woodworking, which involves a lot of "benchwork". (usually standing on a concrete floor, leaning over slightly...killer on the back) I've found that one of the best investments you will ever make is in quality shoes....in terms of lower back strain, etc. It is sort of a "pay now, or pay later" scenario.

Rissole · 03-11-2003, 02:00 PM

I'm a fitter machinist by trade and wearin top quality boots always made a difference. Also when i was standing at a lathe all day standing on a good rubber mat helps too.

Monolith · 03-11-2003, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by DaMayor
Not those 'zip up the side' things, are they? Or are you talking about the latest Lugz looking "boots".?

yeah, kind of that lugz style.

and thanks for the advice guys... i guess i need to go get a new pair of shoes.

can anyone recommend a good brand? I need a shoe thats casual/dress.

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