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Reduce Back Pain with Proper Sitting Posture

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One of the most common causes of low back pain is poor sitting posture. Improper position puts strain on the back, excessive pressure on the joints, muscles, and discs, causing pain.
Reduce back pain with proper sitting posture.

Medicial News Today suggest you can improve posture and achieve a proper sitting position, as result reducing back pain by:


  • keeping feet flat or rest them on either the floor or a footrest
  • avoiding crossing knees or ankles
  • maintaining a small gap between the back of the knees and the chair
  • positioning knees at the same height or slightly lower than the hips
  • placing ankles in front of the knees
  • relaxing the shoulders
  • keeping the forearms and knees parallel to the floor where possible
  • holding elbows at the sides creating an L-shape in the arms
  • sitting up straight and looking forward without straining the neck
  • keeping the back against the chair, or using a backrest or cushion if there are places where the back does not comfortably meet the chair, especially in the lower back region
  • avoiding sitting for long periods at a time, ideally taking at least a 10-minute break for every hour of sitting
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Standing Desk Buying Guide for 2019

Standing Desk Buying Guide for 2019

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Choosing a standing desk can be intimidating.
Whether you’re looking for a giant all-in-one option that can hold your desktop PC and multiple gaming monitors or something more compact that can fit in a cramped space. With any luck, this guide to buying a standing desk will help you consider a few things.

What exactly do you need?

A standing desk converter, or an adjustable standing desk? Standing desk converters are devices that rest on top of your desk and raise up and down so you can stand and work. Whereas, an adjustable standing desk is a full-size desk frame that whole work surface moves up and down.

If you’re into standing most of the time then a standing desk converter is a great choice. It has a deeper work surface which provides more comfortable reading distance and its own keyboard tray as well as tablet stand.

If you want to switch from sitting to standing more often, you may want to get an adjustable standing desk. A sit/stand reminder system and programmable presets where you can save your favorite seated or standing heights.


Consider your height.


Here is a guide you can follow if you are on the taller end of the spectrum: What is the Correct Height for a Standing Desk? (Especially if You are Tall)

  • Standing Desk Buying Guide

Start Standing has done some research and price comparisons for you. Take a look at their guide to buying a standing desk guide. 

https://www.startstanding.org/standing-desks/best-standing-desks/#

Hand crank or Motorized

Whether or not a desk was motorized is an important consideration. The last thing you want to be doing while working is trying to jack a desk up into position. Motorized desks also tend to be more stable when compared to hand cranked versions.

Cost

How much do you want to spend ? Typically a desk converter cost less than a full sit/stand desk.

Sources

https://sitstanddeskconversion.com/what-is-the-correct-height-for-a-standing-desk

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5 Stretches to do at Your Standing Desk

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Repetitive motions can wear down muscles and joints causing annoying aches and pains. While sitting at a desk all day your muscles can become tired, stiff, and sore. Stretching can greatly reduce the risk of soft tissue injuries, joint pain, and limited range of motion. In addition, stretching throughout the day can reduce muscle fatigue and realign your posture. Here are 5 Standing Desk Stretches.

5 Standing Desk Stretches

1.  Hamstring Stretch

  • Place the left leg on top of your standing desk chair or stool.
  • To help balance, stand to the side of the desk and place one hand on the desktop while stretching.
  • Grab the toes with both hands
  • Lean forward at the hips
  • Hold this stretch for 30 second and switch legs

2. Quad Stretch

  • Stand tall and face away from your desk.
  • Lift your left leg off the ground and keep it bent.
  • Place the top of your foot on top of your desk.
  • Keep your hands at your hips. Slightly bend your standing leg to further deepen the stretch.
  • Hold this pose for a few breaths before moving onto the other leg.

3.  Back Extensions

  • Place your hands on your lower back, with your fingers pointed downwards.
  • Stretch backward slowly as far as possible, while exhaling for 3 seconds without bending your knees.
  • Slowly return to a neutral standing position, using your hands as support for your lower back. Repeat this exercise 1 or 2 times.

4. Neck and Shoulder Stretches

  • Relax your shoulders and upper back – your shoulder blades should slide down your back slightly. Stand with your arms by your side, with your palms facing downward. Then tilt your head and neck to the right and feel the stretch on the left side of your neck.
  • You can increase the difficulty of this stretch by pressing your left palm towards the floor, and use your right hand to gently press the left side of your head towards your right shoulder. You can also tilt your head down for an additional neck stretch.

5.  Core Stretch

  • Face your desk
  • Place the right hand on the desk and leave it there
  • Turn away from the right hand by going to the left
  • Hold this stretch for 30 seconds then switch sides

Check out this link for additional stretches and exercises.

https://www.standupdeskstore.com/standing-news/best-office-exercises//
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