Use Height Adjustable Desk to Work And Avoid Shoulder Pain

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While working if you are seated all the time then your sedentary work habits could cause you health problems. It is important to change your posture and seating position throughout your working hours to avoid the risks associated with continuous sitting. Ideally you should not sit for more than 2 hours at a time. If you become more active at work then it will help to boost your metabolism.

Prolonged sitting can lead to problems like obesity. Increased blood pressure, increased body fat, high blood sugar and high cholesterol levels. At work you should take breaks periodically to avoid stress pains and pain in the back and shoulders. One of the ways is to use an active sitting/standing method while working. One of the active sitting solutions is to work using a sit-stand desk. 

What is a sit-stand desk?

A sit-stand desk allows you to work in standing as well as seating positions. This is considered to be more healthy as you sit less. A sit-stand desk is also called a height adjustable desk or stand-up desk. This has become a new way to work in offices as it helps to reduce the risks of the sedentary work style like continuous sitting. It helps you to work in a more productive way. There is reduced physical strain while working. 

You can stand and work as you will be able to avoid the risks involved with sedentary work habits. You will also experience higher energy levels and you will get many health benefits. You will be able to burn calories, reduce stress and breathe better. Your key muscles will be engaged while standing and it will lead to improved blood circulation, concentration and collaboration.

You can maintain a rule that if you sit for 2 hours then you will stand for half an hour. You can increase your standing time gradually. When you start you should try to stand for 1 hour every day and gradually rise up to 2-4 hours each day.

When you use a sit-stand desk you should adjust your keyboard at a 90 degrees angle to avoid wrist strain. In the standing position you should maintain a straight back and shoulders should be kept back to avoid any pain. 

You should keep the monitor directly in front of you to avoid eye strain. It should be 1 arm length away from where you stand. This can be easily achieved with a height adjustable desk.

If you use accessories like an adjustable monitor arm and keyboard platform if you have a fixed height desk. When you work standing the pressure will come on your feet so you should wear comfortable shoes. You should avoid leaning at the desk as it will cause your back and the neck to bend down.

Types of sit-stand desks

There are different types of sit-stand desks available like standard height, extra height, L-shaped corner desks, bench duo, classroom desks, meeting room desks and manual gas lift desks. There are electric standing desks, desk risers and portable laptop stands.