Adjustable standing desk are good for health?

trevorchristiansen · Jul 2014

Hey as all of you know that sitting 6 to 8 hours or prolonged sitting Causes back pain & other health problems. That's the reason i am planing to buy adjustable standing desk. but i'm little bit confused. is this idea of standing desk is really work to get relief from back pain or other health problems caused by sitting. so i need you suggestion.

Suba · Jul 2014

Wait, so you would not sit at all all day?

Swizzle · Jul 2014

I just recently bought a standing desk because I've been doing a ton of freelance work that I need to do at home. So far, I've been loving it. As an artist, it feels like a much more natural way to work since I can much more easily change up my position whenever I need to.

trevorchristiansen wrote: »

is this idea of standing desk is really work to get relief from back pain or other health problems caused by sitting.

Yes, part of the appeal of a standing desk is that it should help relieve some common problems like back pain from extended seated periods. Sitting for 8-10 hours a day is just as bad for you as standing for that amount of time, so a standing desk (with a tall chair) allows you to change your position to avoid things like back and hip pain.

Suba wrote: »

Wait, so you would not sit at all all day?

You should definitely be sitting at some point during the day, but the idea is that you aren't just in the same position for crazy extended periods.

If you're looking for a standing desk and aren't sure which one to get, I can personally recommend this one: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MQTMF2/"]Amazon.com: Ergotron WorkFit-D, Sit-Stand Desk (walnut): Computers & Accessories[/ame]

It's pretty sturdy and stable, and it's heavy enough that I can have two monitors on movable arms along with an older-model Cintiq on an arm and it barely moves when I'm adjusting them.

I don't have any specific recommendations for chairs, but I picked up a cheap bar stool from Ikea and it's been working great.

RobeOmega · Jul 2014

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MQTMF2/"]Amazon.com: Ergotron WorkFit-D, Sit-Stand Desk (walnut): Computers & Accessories[/ame]

The price almost made me spit out my water onto my desk

Mr.Moose · Jul 2014

I think I'll just build one for myself..

ZacD · Jul 2014

[ame="

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7mjNAuV-A0"]The $50 IKEA Standing Desk Mod - YouTube[/ame]

WarrenM · Jul 2014

Building one yourself is great but the motorized ones are awesome. Freely adjust all day long as your body requires...

JordanW · Jul 2014

I have a geekdesk at home (motorized sit/stand)
http://www.geekdesk.com/

and I just swapped to a small L desk motorized sit/stand at work.

I feel a lot better when I alternate what position i'm in throughout the day. The worst is crunching a long day and sitting in the same position the whole time, you feel like total shit afterwards.

Swizzle · Jul 2014

WarrenM wrote: »

Building one yourself is great but the motorized ones are awesome. Freely adjust all day long as your body requires...

Yeah, I agree. They aren't cheap, but the quality and ability to freely adjust the height of the thing on demand are both features that make it worth the cost.

Fomori · Jul 2014

I've recently decided to look after my posture and body a bit more. Unless you are sitting very straight, you are no doubt putting a lot of pressure on just a small part of your spine. Years of this can lead to problems, especially if you don't regularly exercise. Your spine is one of the most important parts of your body. Have you seen how some old people become bent over and crippled in their later years? Yikes.

I'm about to get a standing desk for home.
It will let me dip in and out of work while playing with my son, take up less space and I think it will also feel more natural when sculpting in Zbrush.

I'm looking to take the cheap non-adjustable option to see how I get on, this is the perfect height for me: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90087541/

There's also the adjustable Galant, but it doesn't go high enough and would need something extra to boost it: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S29820433/

And I've picked up one of these for in work to encourage me to sit straight: [ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0084D864M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]JML SIT RIGHT CHAIR BACK SUPPORT AS SEEN ON TV (BLACK): Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home[/ame]

JakeZetter · Jul 2014

I just converted mine to a standing desk and got a drafting chair. With this I get to sit down but don't have to pay for the adjustable one. I will say I'm not tired nearly as much as when I was hunched over at my old desk, and I get less headaches.

Matt Fagan · Jul 2014

elGuapo · Jul 2014

Actually, what used to be thought of as good posture for sitting really isn't. Something more like this is better:

Here it the article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6187080.stm

Bottom line, standing desks are better for your back.

radiancef0rge · Jul 2014

if you have a standing desk you without a doubt need padding for your feet. a yoga mat or something.

Mr.Moose · Jul 2014

elGuapo wrote: »

Actually, what used to be thought of as good posture for sitting really isn't. Something more like this is better:

Here it the article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6187080.stm

Bottom line, standing desks are better for your back.

SO YOU MEAN LEANING BACK LIKE I HAVE ALL DAY ISN'T BEING LAZY
ITS BEING HEALTHY!?

but what about arms straight out to reach? I guess you'd adjust to a better angle..unlike me.. to prevent strain lol

nyx702 · Jul 2014

There is also the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/MultiTable-ModTable-Adjustable-Height-Standing/dp/B005MR5YA2/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1405457048&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=multitable"]ModTable[/ame] which is a little cheaper. You can get a table top from them or make/buy your own. A hallow core door and a half pint of Polyurethane is >$30 from Lowes/Home Depot.

I'v been thinking about making my own using pulleys but I'm trying to decide if the time spent is worth more than $500...hmmmm...

trevorchristiansen · Jul 2014

Swizzle wrote: »

I just recently bought a standing desk because I've been doing a ton of freelance work that I need to do at home. So far, I've been loving it. As an artist, it feels like a much more natural way to work since I can much more easily change up my position whenever I need to.

Yes, part of the appeal of a standing desk is that it should help relieve some common problems like back pain from extended seated periods. Sitting for 8-10 hours a day is just as bad for you as standing for that amount of time, so a standing desk (with a tall chair) allows you to change your position to avoid things like back and hip pain.

You should definitely be sitting at some point during the day, but the idea is that you aren't just in the same position for crazy extended periods.

If you're looking for a standing desk and aren't sure which one to get, I can personally recommend this one: Amazon.com: Ergotron WorkFit-D, Sit-Stand Desk (walnut): Computers & Accessories

It's pretty sturdy and stable, and it's heavy enough that I can have two monitors on movable arms along with an older-model Cintiq on an arm and it barely moves when I'm adjusting them.

I don't have any specific recommendations for chairs, but I picked up a cheap bar stool from Ikea and it's been working great.

Thanks for your answer.

trevorchristiansen · Jul 2014

So Anyone have suggestion for buying standing desk?

haiddasalami · Jul 2014

Realize I need a better chair at my desk than the shitty office depot one

Joshua Stubbles · Jul 2014

Yep, leaning back is better on your body than rigid verticality. Jordan, that desk is rad, I just might have to pick one up for home

That and an aeron. Geez, this stuff adds up fast =\

Suba · Jul 2014

Mr.Moose wrote: »

SO YOU MEAN LEANING BACK LIKE I HAVE ALL DAY ISN'T BEING LAZY
ITS BEING HEALTHY!?

I always sit like that too, this is great news ! :thumbup:

claydough · Jul 2014

Been looking at ones with surfaces that tilt away so you are looking down at the monitor with angle adjusted for ergo keyboard and mouse positioning. But the price is an issue. The TCT Nanotec is on sale fer $499.
http://www.atgstores.com/desks/tct-nanotec-td1-g3-l-ergonomic-desk_g1360559.html?af=3631&cse=3631

http://www.tctnano.com/en/products/adult

Anthro adjusta ( worth $900?

)
http://www.anthro.com/products/fit-adjusta#.U8puF_ldV8E

Anthro_Fit-System-Adjusta_60w_Video?width=1200&height=1200&ext=.jpg&maxsidesize=750

nyx702 · Jul 2014

Sweet I have never seen a standing desk that has a tilt like that. I think I prefer the gas lift to the crank. Easier on the ol' money maker. I just bought one I'll let you know how it goes.

xchen · Jul 2014

Registered here just to post in this thread. I've been using a standing desk for 2-3 years now and I'm glad to answer any questions. Also, for me it has been life changing. 20+ years of posture problems have largely corrected themselves, I no longer have any back pain from hunching all day and I generally feel better than I ever have.

For the guy who asked if OP plans to never sit, I do, quite often. I take copious breaks and I'm much more productive when working overall.

I spent $200 on my desk at IKEA and put it together in a standing configuration and have a matching desk in my office in a sitting configuration. When I switched everyone in my office wanted to come try it out and a few said they want one but none have switched. I generally use the standing desk for computer related tasks and the sitting desk for filling out paperwork or taking breaks.

littleclaude · Jul 2014

This desk is common place in Switzerland and have been for years in the work place. They even have kitchen sinks that do the same. At 6'2 or 174 cm I have always found kitchen tables a Horrible hieght to washup.

Stir Kinetic Desk

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEQj_b2nsn8

Fomori · Jul 2014

With people saying that leaning back is better for your back than sitting/standing straight. I just don't see how that could be the case.

The only way it would work well is if the whole of your spine and also your head are fully supported. A bit like sitting back in a hospital bed. Most people leaning back tend not to have a head rest. Or they are leaning back but hunching their shoulders forward. Or their head forward like in the diagram (putting stress on their neck).

I think it's just a bit dangerous to have blanket statements like "leaning back is the best for you" when you have to lean back in a very specific way for it to be OK. And even in that case you aren't using muscles along your spine and back to keep you upright and straight, therefore those muscles could deteriorate, weakening your back and spine.

Michael Knubben · Jul 2014

I'm using a standing desk at home, but work won't spring for one. Shame, as I do really enjoy it at home, and feel it improves my posture and builds muscle in my bad knees.

sltrOlsson · Jul 2014

I have a motorized standing desk with a semi high office chair from H

WarrenM · Jul 2014

I'll say that maybe a 1/4 of Epic have standing desks. It's getting wildly popular...

ZippZopp · Jul 2014

I have a standing desk at work. I spend the majority of the day standing and spend a little time sitting. It has also become very popular in my office. I can say for sure it has been better than sitting. I play a lot of soccer and my hip flexors were always giving me problems due to sitting. I've had no issues with my hip flexors since standing and my back is less stiff.

nyx702 · Jul 2014

Ok I just put together the desk that claydough mentioned

I'll post more pics/info if anyone is interested. Still feeling it out... The adjustable is awesome and the tilting front section is great. But so far it doesn't raise high enough for me. I have to say I have small twinge of buyers remorse. I kinda wish I went with the ModTable for a standing desk. As a sitting desk its alright.

Adjustable standing desk are good for health?

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