The new craze in standing at your desk has many asking if standing is for them, and how long should they stand for? Does everyone need a standing desk?  Not everyone needs a standing desk.  If you do have pain with sitting and  you sit for your job, then a sit to stand opinion might be for you.  Below are some tips to make the transition from sitting all day, to using a sit to standing desk without hurting yourself.

• Standing too much can cause low back pain and leg pain.
• Body is designed to sit and stand throughout the day. There are many ways to get your standing throughout the day without the need for a sit-to-stand option.
• Sit-to-stand options can be useful and make the ability to stand more readily available. If you do have this options, here is what you need to look out to ensure proper utilization.
  • Most start at 15-20 mins within the hour in the beginning then it grows.
  • 4-6 hours per day after 30 days.
  • Start off slowly- taking breaks.
  • Listen to your body.
  • Flat surface and flat shoes (no heels!)
  • Weight distribution right below hips and arms at a right angle looking straight ahead and slightly down.
  • Don’t do continuous 8 hours of standing.