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And it’s not just an aesthetic issue. Other symptoms of “office chair butt” can include poor posture, lower back pain, and limited mobility over time. There’s a reason researchers have dubbed sitting “the new smoking,” linking chronic sitting to serious health problems including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and anxiety.
Now, the term has gone viral on TikTok. And they’re not taking it sitting down.
“I refuse to be a victim,” posted one TikTok user, showing the routine of squats, lunges, and standing leg lifts she performs at her desk. “I don’t think you’re in danger,” one person commented.
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