Standing Desk Blog

Health & welfare tips for you and your workspace

What is a Desk Riser for Standing?

A desk riser for standing  is a device that's placed on top of your existing sitting desk to turn it into a sit to stand desk with an elevated work surface. It is also often called a standing desk converter.

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A desk riser for standing  is a device that's placed on top of your existing sitting desk to turn it into a sit to stand desk with an elevated work surface. It is also often called a standing desk converter.

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Can A Standing Desk Help With Back Pain?

In a study of 27 randomized people with chronic lower back pain (LBP), after the use of a sit-stand desk for 6 months, it was found that the overall disability index (ODI) went down by 50% for the intervention group versus just 14% for the control group.

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In a study of 27 randomized people with chronic lower back pain (LBP), after the use of a sit-stand desk for 6 months, it was found that the overall disability index (ODI) went down by 50% for the intervention group versus just 14% for the control group.

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Can A Standing Desk Help With Neck Pain?

Did you know that if you're sitting at your desk and looking down at your computer with a 45-degree bend in your neck, it is the equivalent of having up to 50 pounds (22kg) of gravitational force on your neck?

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Did you know that if you're sitting at your desk and looking down at your computer with a 45-degree bend in your neck, it is the equivalent of having up to 50 pounds (22kg) of gravitational force on your neck?

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Are Standing Desks Healthy?

Standing desks promote movement. Movement has been shown to result in better heart health, lower risk of diabetes, lower risk of cancer, and less back and neck pain. 

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Standing desks promote movement. Movement has been shown to result in better heart health, lower risk of diabetes, lower risk of cancer, and less back and neck pain. 

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Is Sitting Too Much Bad for You?

According to the Mayo Clinic, research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, including obesity, higher blood pressure, excess body fat, high cholesterol and a variety of other negative effects.

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According to the Mayo Clinic, research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, including obesity, higher blood pressure, excess body fat, high cholesterol and a variety of other negative effects.

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