Health: Today, I decided to improve my posture by sitting through all...

By Less - 07/03/2011 19:39 - Reserved

Today, I decided to improve my posture by sitting through all of my classes with my shoulders and back completely straight. Pretty soon I couldn't move my shoulders at all. I had to go to the chiropractor. It turns out that in trying to improve my posture, I misaligned my spine instead. FML

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Today, I researched how to manage chronic tailbone pain from excessive sitting. One of the most consistent pieces of advice was to lean forward when working. My posture is already so bad, my chiropractor says I'm one of his worst clients of all time. I work a desk job. FML

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Today, I managed to "permanently and irrevocably" damage my spine. How? By bending down and picking up a piece of paper. According to my doctor, essentially I need to, "bend over like a stripper if I want to pick something up." FML

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By flexibleflatulance - 05/09/2009 03:07 - United States

Today, before class I was trying to prove I can twist myself like the people on the front of my anatomy textbook, I got onto a table and twisted my ankles behind my head. Everyone seemed impressed until I farted so loudly that it echoed in the hallway. I couldn't get my legs unstuck. FML

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Today, my parents brought me to the doctor because I was faking a headache. One thing led to another, and it turns out I have a tumor pressing against my spine. FML

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Today, being my usual clumsy self, I slipped on the stairs and landed on my tailbone. Hard. Now, I can't even sit up. I have to drive to school and sit on a very hard plastic chair for four and a half hours tomorrow. FML

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By fatass - 19/02/2009 07:36 - United States

Today, I had a great workout and was feeling really good about my body. Until I sat on my desk, and broke it. FML

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By Dawn - 12/08/2021 08:01

Today, I went to a yoga class, thinking it would be good for my stiff calf from running. I pulled my back out doing the downward dog. Now can't get out of bed. FML

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DropDead77 11

Tuesday 8 March 2011 1:16

how ironic :P

jewels1877 0

Tuesday 8 March 2011 1:16

Well, at least you aren't a hunchback?

Comments

supahnazi 0

Tuesday 8 March 2011 4:12

i think weve all tried doing this atleast once or twice in r lives. didnt no it culd mess up my spine; guess ill b more careful

randomnameflob 0

Tuesday 8 March 2011 5:38

Try English?

Thisismoses 0

Tuesday 8 March 2011 4:32

some talent you have, sarcasm

ElectricGhost_fml 5

Tuesday 8 March 2011 4:59

ew, that's just gross!!!! Looking at people who don't sit up straight, like wow, do you really want a hunchback when you get older?!?! I think you look neater and not uncomfortable like if you don't sit up straight. Don't forget that I'm just saying my opinion!!!!

xXSillyLoveXx 0

Tuesday 8 March 2011 7:10

No one said OP is a hunchback. Maybe she forgot to keep a straight back. I'm speaking as a person with excellent posture, so I'm not sure, but I'm not sure bad posture is 'gross'. I'm just saying my mind aswell.

ElectricGhost_fml 5

Wednesday 9 March 2011 1:45

I'm not saying that gross in the way your taking it. I mean gross because not siting up straight usually always leads to a hunchback which I find gross and it looks very uncomfortable.

xXSillyLoveXx 0

Wednesday 9 March 2011 6:30

Yes, bad posture may lead to that, but I disagree. I feel bad for the people who have to hunch over day-to-day, it does look uncomfortable and a little odd, but can they help it? Yes, maybe when OP was younger she should've stood up straighter, and because she didn't, it lead to consenquences.

Polkadotscarf 0

Wednesday 16 March 2011 10:59

Well, you know, even if the OP could have had better posture in her younger years, sometimes that doesn't help... I had perfect posture, but I still have scoliosis. 25 degrees, in fact. Although it's nice of you for sympathizing.

xoxchelaxox08 17

Tuesday 8 March 2011 5:45

I used to have great posture... until puberty came into the picture. :(

xXSillyLoveXx 0

Tuesday 8 March 2011 7:12

Really? Didn't think puberty affected posture. To the day I still have good posture, but everyone's different I guess.

xoxchelaxox08 17

Tuesday 8 March 2011 15:20

Well, I can't DIRECTLY say puberty, but it IS what made me grow enormous boobs :( I've actually had back surgery due to them. They cause me pain constantly.

xXSillyLoveXx 0

Wednesday 9 March 2011 1:18

NOW I see how puberty affects posture. Bravo.

AntoshaChekhonte 6

Tuesday 8 March 2011 6:00

You were paralyzed in your torso for all intents and purposes and you went to a chiropractor? I bet he was the one who told you to try and improve your posture too, right? Go see a real doctor. Seriously.