The Health Benefits Of Standing & Treadmill Desks

Reduces Back And Chronic Pain

Back pain is an issue plaguing many individuals who spend their days at their desks. This is because they are often in chairs unequipped to help them with their posture. If individuals do have ergonomically suited chairs, they tend to sit in them incorrectly. Over time, this can lead to immense strain on the back and result in back pain. Standing or walking, however, allows more opportunity for the patient to elongate their spine, reducing the stress that can build up, and relieve their pain. Previous research has pointed to the way sitting increases the load on lumbar discs, and it is important to note sitting puts pressure on the spine because of the sustained contracture of the abdominal and hamstring muscles, which creates an imbalance in the lower back. That said, standing only reduces back and chronic pain if you make sure to correct your posture and understand how to stand optimally.

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