[mrki444]

It sounds like a joke or a cheeky nickname, but "dead butt syndrome" really exists. And it can cause real problems. If you spend too much time sitting, it can have negative effects on the muscles of the body, especially the muscles of the buttocks.
It is a muscle dysfunction that affects the gluteus medius muscle, one of the three muscles that make up the gluteal muscle group.
This muscle plays a key role in stabilizing the hips and pelvis, and therefore in proper balance and posture.
When hours and hours are spent sitting, whether because of working at a computer, driving or watching television, dead butt syndrome occurs.

A sedentary lifestyle is the main cause of this syndrome, but its development can also be contributed to by incorrect posture, prolonged inactivity of this muscle, or training without targeted exercises.

The most common symptoms of dead butt syndrome include:
pain in the back
hips, and buttock muscles
numbness or tingling sensation
difficulty climbing stairs
balance and stability problems
discomfort when moving from a sitting to a standing position

This why we should often check new stuff from ergonomy so we can stop this funny but serious problem. Do you have some of this syndroms?

[Sojourn]

Maybe I would develop this syndrome, considering the amount of time I spend sitting and working in my desk job .

[mrki444]

Solution for this is already known:
- take a break for few mintues every hour and walk, at least few steps
- do some squats
- don't neglect stretching
- tightening yout butt muscles when you sit from time to time

[ptrikha21]

I have a sedentary lifestyle. I do try to be active especially the days I go to the office but at times, hectic work and multiple meetings mean that I do suffer a bit of back pain and pain in wrists (when I type more on the keyboard).
I will try to be more alert about being more active.

[eldavis]

Maybe I would develop this syndrome, considering the amount of time I spend sitting and working in my desk job .

Lol, to avoid this, just develop a habit of taking breaks once in awhile and move around.

[mrki444]

Lol, to avoid this, just develop a habit of taking breaks once in awhile and move around.

I don't think it is enough. Some excercise for butt or lower back should be included like 2 times per week.

[millie998]

I knew my butt was lazy but didn’t realize it was medically diagnosed. Time to tell HR I have a condition and need a standing desk ASAP

[mrki444]

Time to tell HR I have a condition and need a standing desk ASAP

Ask for few additional few minutes for excecise like squats. Also you could walk instead use Glovo.

[kat82]

Lol, to avoid this, just develop a habit of taking breaks once in awhile and move around.
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You are right. Breaks off desk has always been recommended especially for those who spend most time sitting .

[eldavis]

Yes it also helps with blood circulation. When we sit for too long our blood is no longer able to circulate all over our body the way it should.

[mrki444]

If you don't walk enough, you will not only have dead butt syndrom, than you hips will go to. Later you will feel it when you climb on stairs or walk. Better start drive a bike before you lose it.

[germainebull]

Wait, ‘dead butt syndrome’ sounds like something out of a weird sci-fi movie, but wow—it’s scarily accurate! 😅 I never realized sitting too much could literally ‘switch off’ your glutes like that. The part about struggling to stand up or climb stairs? Yikes… that hits a little too close to home after my 9-to-5 desk marathon.*

I’ve been trying to sneak in mini ‘glute activations’ (like standing squats or marching in place) between Zoom calls, but half the time I forget. Anyone else here secretly guilty of the ‘numb butt’ life? And more importantly—what’s your go-to trick to fight it? (Asking for a friend whose chair might be slowly absorbing them… 🪑

[mrki444]

I’ve been trying to sneak in mini ‘glute activations’ (like standing squats or marching in place) between Zoom calls, but half the time I forget.

You are good, I do it at start few times and at end. Metting lasted over 4 hours. So I think I will start use apps as reminder. Like those who remind you drink water.

[Fergal]

I set timers on my phone and try to stand up at least for a few seconds every 20 - 25 mintes while working. I hope it helps in the long term. I like many other people, really do spend too much time sitting inside.

[mrki444]

I like many other people, really do spend too much time sitting inside.

Unfortunately we have to. Most jobs are now on computer and we have to sit and work.

[Tendz]

This is a good reminder to pay attention to posture and move around regularly.