Sitting all day is linked to harmful efects of our overall health, and it can actually cause and/or worsen many back or neck problems.

The fix? Grab a stand up desk and find out just how easy it is to improve your health by committing to sitting a li le less every day. Your spine - and your overall health - will thank you.

Why a Standup Desk?

Global studies show we spend an average of 7.7 hours a day sitting.1 How much time do you actually spend sitting in an average day? Nonprofit JustStand.org makes it easy to find out with their online sitting calculator.

You sit a lot-so what?

People who sit most of the day are at an elevated risk for non-accidental back injuries. Load on the discs in your spine is actually less when you are standing versus when you are sitting (intradiscal load 100 kg vs 140 kg sitting). If you suffer from lumbar degenerative disc disease, this difference in pressure can make a big difference.

Road trips are not the most ideal situation for people dealing with a history of low back pain.

Did you know a desk job can be hazardous to your health? 

If you cannot relax, dislike the cracking feeling/sound, or have other concerns, a gentle form of chiropractic adjustment may be utilized rather than the more traditional techniques.

When pain and stiffness occur gradually and chronically in the back, osteoarthritis may be the cause.