I've had lots of problems over the years, and still do. I think most people who sit a lot either have problems or will soon. I bought a Geek desk (motorized sit/standing desk) and it's been great. I stand when I'm working at home, but still sit at work. I need to get another one so I can go back and between sitting and standing at work.

Don't go straight to just standing - that's hard as well. Take time to adjust and find your mix. Overall, you'll be happy with this purchase, I think.

Work on abdominals and dorsal muscles�
I am serious it helps a lot

Please "don't try this at home", standing in one and same place is much worse than sitting! The solution is carry on as you doing your computer works, but a while go outside for a walk, perhaps you got one image more, if you take camera with you

BR,

Kalevi

I'm not sure it's "much worse", but I agree it also isn't healthy.

The idea of sit/stand desks is to SWITCH between standing and sitting, not to do only one or the other. Ideally, stand for an hour, then sit for an hour. If you have a setup that is easy to switch, then you're more likely to switch often. I use a Kangaroo Pro, which in theory is fairly easy, but for my setup takes nearly a minute to switch. So I tend to get lazy and end up sitting or standing for several hours at a time. Still beats just sitting all the time, which is what I used to do.

I bought this because i have back problems, too. I love it.


http://www.varidesk.com/?gclid=CICgoODir8ICFXFo7Aodyg0AOw

I had lower back pain until got an ergonomic chair with a laptop stand, also bought a special mouse pad to attach to the armrest and i love this system. Now I can work lying down, people hate me for this .-)
There is also an option with a legrest

http://www.centrumkrzesel.pl/zestaw-1-ergohuman-24h/3474/p   (price around $600)

Different one, more expensive and nicer design - http://www.mposition.pl/

Check this out
http://www.homedit.com/ikea-standing-desk/

I've back problem for years and then saw this website and made a DIY standing desk by putting a Ikea Lack TV unit on top of a Galent desk with A-frame desk legs. Since then, my back problem has gone completely. Cheapest and best solution!

What I got was slipped spinal disc, rather serious and at one time I couldn't even tie my shoelaces. Now I can even do mountain biking. In addition to a standing desk, you will need a monitor arm to lift your monitor up to the eye level so your neck won't bend all the time. And those from Ergotron are really good!

I know exactly what you mean. I have trigger points all over (which are mostly the cause of herniated discs) and while I know how to treat them in the end they always come back because of my work environment. That is what most people don't get, they go for a treatment and think they are cured for the rest of their life. You have to adapt your lifestyle to your work be pain free, even if that means to quit your current job in the extreme cases. At least take very long breaks with lots of exercises in between. Stress does not help either so make sure to include some mind relaxing exercises. Body building helps make your muscles stronger but it puts strain on those muscles which in turn keep those trigger points intact so in the end you're back to square one.

Some tips which helped me and others (no I am not affiliated to this person)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AJxtoKhTZs&spfreload=10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qZ517Rw7ME&spfreload=10

You want to look into movements that will loosen up the tight muscles: http://www.intu-flow.com.

The cobra pose is a very good exercise for the lower back. In fact Yoga is something everyone should practise. If you feel embarrassed about doing these then know that badass american football players do them too as well as many other athletes.



So is hanging from a bar or stairs. There should be instant relief when hanging while slowly breathing out to relax your muscles.



You also want to look into the mckenzie method for self-treatment, avoid the standard stretches because they will keep those trigger points intact most of the time. Our goal is to relax all the muscles. I have bought all the Mckenzie books which are very cheap thought they hold very few exercise with lots of theory. Still worth every penny though and the only method that truly works for me.

Sports help and I run at least 3 times a week. With RSI issues you are better of to do long and slow activities then to do short and fast paced activities, for example if you're a runner you want to avoid sprints for now. Sprints are good for losing weight and built stronger muscles. Same goes for all other sports, go slow and long, your muscles are already at their peak because of those trigger points that keeps them contracted.

Also, triggerpoint therapy is something I strongly recommend, be it self treatment or by a professional. The Triggerpoint therapy Workbook has all the info you will ever need for self treatment, using only but a tennis ball will already do wonders. Also check youtube for instruction vids.

As for work environment, I am fed up doing long hours sitting behind the desk but some of you will know what I mean when I say it's difficult to force myself into breaks when I am creating my masterpiece or just doing other work that you want to finish before taking that break you promised yourself 4 hours ago

I will probably get the Workfit-D sit-stand desk with keyboard tray and monitor arm. It's more expensive then most other options but has good reviews. http://www.ergotron.com/tabid/65/PRDID/633/default.aspx

For those still interested in an electric adjustable desk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnfSeoJcXvw

Like someone else mentioned, you want to switch between sitting and standing, maybe stand in the morning and sit in the afternoon. Standing will also put strain on your body during long hours, especially if the posture is bad. Still you want to stand more then sit if you value your health.

POSTURE is the key here and you want to keep your posture perfect at all times, while seated or standing!

Alright I'm already spending too much time on this so time for my break. Apologies since English is not my native language but I do hope I made some sense and can help some people with these tips.

During these stressful times lately in this business it is important to care of our health, something which should be top priority on everyone's to do list.

Take care and all the best!

I used to have some back pains years ago, not very dramatic but still quite unpleasant. I don't have them anymore and I sit 8 hours at my day job and then several hours in the evening at home. I think doing some rather simple yoga exercises everyday fixed my back to some extent. Swimming is also great for the back but I don't have enough time. I recently bought an elliptical trainer (cross-trainer) for the home and I run for half an hour everyday. I think my back will benefit from it as well although the main goal is to lose weight.

I don't think there's one magic answer that applies to everyone. Say for instance my answer is sleeping on a waterbed or air bed, and that makes a big difference. Works for me... Some people have told me that they had that kind of bed and it just killed their back with the pain.

Something as simple as desk height or chair elevation can change how you feel. Too low and you are bending your knees. Too high and you are dangling. Either one can cut off circulation and cause leg pains.

Monitor needs to be at the proper level, so your neck isn't bent down or up. That can be a real neck issue for pain and it goes down you spine. OUCH!

Remember those goofy split keyboards? Yes I know someone who swears it was the answer to his hands and wrists hurting. And we have ergonomic mice too. Mouse and keyboard wrist rests, I could never get used to that under my wrist? Some people love em'.

I will say that the best answer I can give, is to agree. Get exercise now and then. Get up and walk around, not just sit or stand for hours. Variety of position during the hours at work and varied motion are the best starting answers for anyone.

Variety - Motion -  Change - that's my answer. But whatever works even if it's hanging by your toes, by all means, do that!

Yes variety is the key. Most success stories are based on nothing more than a change in routine. I tried X and I felt a lot better. It could have been Y and the results, equally as good. Sitting is dying in the long run. Good chairs, standing, a quick walk, sitting on an exercise ball, back to a regular chair, do some core work back to standing... Mix it up often.

Bought a Bekant electric table yesterday and after 1 hour of hard work it was up and running 

Not the prettiest, but had to stay in a budget. Desk is 120x80 centimeters.

Bought a Bekant electric table yesterday and after 1 hour of hard work it was up and running 

Not the prettiest, but had to stay in a budget. Desk is 120x80 centimeters.

Congrats mate, hopefully this will bring you some relief. Remember to try to keep correct posture no matter if you sit or stand.
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