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I envy people who can use standing desks. I tried for a few months but my right knee hurt pretty badly after a while. I realized I was constantly leaning on my right leg and just couldn't stop myself. Interestingly, I think most people do this more than they realize but can tolerate it better.
Probably a mobility issue. The pain is similar as if I try to do an overhead press.
I have been squatting for 60 seconds twice a day. I should probably try hanging too. Any other ideas ?
Have you tried working in a tatami desk? I found that it works well for me. Working in a tatami forces you to sit in a seiza style, which in turn forces you to straighten your back. The Japanese say it's supposed to be a "proper" way of sitting.
I think all of these solutions miss one of the problems with working at a desk: you're sedentary, and that's ultimately bad for the heart. I can't find a source at the moment, but I read an article here a while ago by the AMA which did an investigation into the effects of sitting/being still. They said that it's better to just move more (and spend a much reduced time sitting) than it is to sit slightly less and engage in intensive exercise.
Humans haven't evolved to be spending eight hours a day sitting in roughly the same place with breaks for coffee. Just like lack of exercise, it's poisoning.
I can warmly recommend this book for treating back pain and posture problems: [1]. [1] Robin A. McKenzie, "Treat Your Own Back".
I'm looking to buy or make a standing desk now. What desks are you using and do you have any recommendations?
I have a Varidesk ( https://www.varidesk.com/ ). It is solid, no frills, and easy to use. The price point is reasonable too.
Also do you think it will last 3-5 years?
Standing hurts my lower back within 10 minutes. Probably a mobility issue. The pain is similar as if I try to do an overhead press. I have been squatting for 60 seconds twice a day. I should probably try hanging too. Any other ideas ?
I'm looking to buy or make a standing desk now. What desks are you using and do you have any recommendations?
I'm looking to buy or make a standing desk now. What desks are you using and do you have any recommendations?
I have a desk from the Human Solution made with reclaimed wood. It wasn't cheap, but it's solid and it looks great. Friends are always complementing me on it. It's been working well for about two years now. http://www.thehumansolution.com/stand-up-desk-with-reclaimed...
I was thinking of making something similar to the gaze desk. I just need to find the right hardware for it. http://www.gazedesk.com/en/product/sample-product/gaze-desk-...