Why Am I Stiff After Sitting? Causes, Remedies & When to Get Help
You sit down at your desk, in your car, or on the couch. Maybe you spend an hour—or several hours—in the same position. Then you stand up and notice that your hips, back, knees, or legs feel stiff and tight.
If you've ever experienced lower back pain followed by a sharp, shooting pain down your leg, you're not alone. This type of pain is often a sign of a condition known as sciatica. While the lower back pain and the shooting pain may feel like two separate issues, they are closely linked and often occur together.
