adjustable desks

Do you spend most of your day sitting down? You’re not alone. According to research from the British Heart Foundation, today’s office workers spend as much as 75% of their time sitting down. That’s 67 hours per week. 

Whether you’re watching TV in the evening or sitting behind a desk during the day, sitting is a part of our daily lives - but too much of it can be damaging. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of standing more, both from a weight loss and general health perspective. 

Low back pain in the office is common. In fact, musculoskeletal conditions are a leading contributor to disability worldwide. This means you’re certainly not alone with your ailment. A day in the office is certainly not going to be easy when you’re contending with back aches, and pain killers will only mask some of the symptoms rather than tackling the cause. Knowing what you can do to help your body get back on track to good health is vital. 

If you are struggling with back pain at work, you will likely have spent a good deal of time researching how to get rid of it. You may have come across adjustable desks in your research. In this quick guide, we’re exploring the research behind sit-stand desks and whether they can really help relieve lower back pain. Let’s take a look…