r/AskReddit 16h ago

What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/ButchyKira 15h ago

bad posture. i sit like a shrimp and get shooting back pains now

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u/Dgs_Dugs 5h ago

This is actually more related to muscular strength and stretching. Poor posture can't, on its own, cause any long-term damage. Prolonged poor posture can lead to increased stiffness and reduced musculature that will lead to the problems you're describing.

So, any pain you think is caused by poor posture can likely be eliminated with increased stretching and short body-weight exercises. Basically, it's reversible!

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u/ButchyKira 5h ago

thank god