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I do a job standing up crimping pastied 9/10 hours a day. i use to be able to touch my toes but i now find it very uncomfortable to bend down it does get easier on the weekend when not at work but its worring me as to is it something more?
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Over time, you may have developed degenerative changes in your lower back, hips, and/ or your sacroiliac joints. This could be a wear and tear osteoarthritis phenomenon which tends to afflict many as they age. Standard X-rays of the areas should reveal whether this is the case.
Answered 3/30/2021
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From standing long hours for long periods of time can cause your hamstrings to shorten. This is to help stabilize you allowing you to stand. Daily stretching of your hamstrings will alleviate this problem or concern for you
Answered 3/31/2021
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