The end of painful sitting: What can you do about pain and discomfort caused by sitting for long periods?

The article offers suggestions to deal with pain and discomfort caused by sitting for long periods. Topics discussed include explanation given by physical therapist Vijay Daryanani on the cause of hip, back, or knee pain; strategies to correct the painful problem; and exercises adapted from Harvard Health Publishing's Special Health Report "Body-Weight Exercise" to strengthen weak muscles.