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It was unclear from the article how long they've been using the standing desk to start having these problems. We've been using standing desks for 6 months now
by JangoSteve 13y ago
It was unclear from the article how long they've been using the standing desk to start having these problems.
We've been using standing desks for 6 months now and it's been great. Though we read up on it a lot before implementing, so we knew to start with the gel mats (and they really do help). We also knew the best solution was to stand and sit. Rather than invest in desks that raise and lower (which are expensive and seem like more effort than it'd be worth), we found some nice drafting chairs, so it only takes half a second to switch between standing and sitting.
Perhaps I'll do a writeup soon about our sit/stand workstations.
- wbond 13y agoI've been using a mix of standing and using either a high drafting school or a geek desk with a firm chair for about 2 and a half years. I never have back pain like I used to and never have foot or ankle pain. Whenever I get uncomfortable in any way, I switch from sitting to standing. I figure this is a pretty good sign from my body that I could use a change. That said, the first week of standing including some restlessness and foot/calf pain. This went away pretty quickly. Additionally, I've used a GelPro mat at both workplaces with standing desks.