Got told to ditch my standing desk mat and my back actually feels better now

A physical therapist friend of mine said those thick anti-fatigue mats make your hips go out of alignment over time. I thought she was nuts because everyone online swears by them. After 6 months of using it I did start getting this weird ache in my left hip. Switched to just a pair of memory foam slides I bought for $15 at Target about 3 weeks ago. The difference is pretty noticeable - less pressure on my knees and my posture feels more natural. Anyone else run into trouble with those mats or is it just me?

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thea_bell16d ago

Wait, your PT friend said that about the mats? I've been using one for years and now I'm wondering if that's why my lower back has been acting up lately.

keith16416d ago

Question if it's really worth worrying about a $15 fix.

torres.riley16d ago

Nah it's like $15 for the mat and another $10-15 for a proper carrying case so it's more like $30 total.