{"id":83268,"date":"2023-02-06T07:30:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T07:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=83268"},"modified":"2024-01-03T22:55:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T22:55:24","slug":"standing-desk-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/standing-desk-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Standing Desks And Back Pain: Fact vs Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Back pain is something many with a desk job have experienced – and something which often worsens with age. What many don\u2019t realise is that standing desks could be to blame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The global prevalence<\/u><\/a> of back pain currently sits around 8.2% of people. Back pain results in years lived with disability<\/a><\/u> more than any other condition and is a significant public health concern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst standing desks (or sit-stand desks) promise excellent health and mobility benefits, it\u2019s interesting to consider if they help or hinder back pain. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This is especially important for sedentary office workers. Let\u2019s find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: Which Standing Desk Should You Buy?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Will A Standing Desk Reduce My Back Pain? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shown above: standing desks don’t have to be fancy or expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, create one using a set of cardboard boxes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are mixed studies regarding the efficacy of standing desks. The percentile of back pain in sitting desk workers (76%) was slightly higher than in standing workers<\/u><\/a> (70%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div>

Standing can help relieve back pain by supporting the spine\u2019s natural alignment, but standing for too long can worsen symptoms.<\/u><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

(Related: How Long Should I Stand At A Standing Desk?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several studies<\/u><\/a> confirm that sit-stand workstations are beneficial. They:<\/p>\n\n\n\n