ProTip: push your knee(s) against the sink for extra support. Initially you'll feel a little weird, but you won't care after your back stops hurting. You can also use this when brushing your teeth and washing your hands.

Source: Taught to me by a physiotherapist who specialises in pain management.

[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Pro pro tip: make sure the edge of the sink isn’t wet before you do that. Unless you like looking like you peed yourself.

[–] Dojan@pawb.social 2 points 2 days ago

There are water-proof aprons. Not a bad investment.

[–] dangrousperson@feddit.org 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

As a tall person, I really need to try that, thx. Hunching over doesn't bother me at all when washing hands or brushing my teeth, since that is only for a short while, but my back does start to hurt if there's a bit of dish washing to do

[–] fushuan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 14 hours ago

I just use a kitchen stool.