The viral trend called 'office chair butt' highlights the negative effects of sedentary work life, particularly for those with 9-to-5 desk jobs. It describes the flattening and weakening of gluteal muscles from prolonged sitting. Many workers are sharing their concerns and comedic responses on social media, expressing that sitting all day reverses their workout efforts. A physical therapist explains that symptoms related to 'office chair butt' can include decreased muscle tone, poor posture, and joint pain, prompting individuals to seek solutions, like incorporating glute exercises during their workday.
Creator @haliijama said, "Doing glutes at the gym just to find out about office chair butt. Soooo, sitting eight hours a day is reversing it?"
According to Lara Heimann, DPT, a physical therapist, "office chair butt is a playful term describing the weakening and flattening of the gluteal muscles due to prolonged sitting."
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