Working through the pain

>>17953998

Your body will get used to it. Usually it takes a few weeks, but could be more. Working out helps long term, yes, but stretching and eating properly after work and getting enough rest will help you in the mean time.

You have a form and thus discipline issue. No warehouse will have you lifting actual heavy items alone, and most places will have your lifting mechanically assisted if it's any serious weight.

Keep your spine neutral at all times during a lift. Practice bracing your core by squeezing your shoulder blades together, breathing into your stomach and squeezing your abs, and flexing your glutes. Use your legs to move the weight.

>>17953998
Yeah, give it a few months of suck and waking up sore. You'll get used to it and find yourself in better shape gradually. In the meantime, ibuprofen before bed is your friend. Look up proper lifting technique on the google.

>>17953998
sure but at this rate you'll suffer some long term damages in the form of early knee/back problems in your 30s.

I'll continue to push through it and be mindful about my form. I've worked two weeks thus far, so I guess it's too early to say. Seriously though, I feel like I could do so much better or work longer if it weren't for the pain.

Sigh, hopefully my coworkers and supervisors will bear with me in the meantime.

>>17954071
Well, I am 27. If my mental health has ever been an indicator, I guess we'll see what hits me first. No worries though, I think I have a few years or so left in me.