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• Standing Desks Appear to Reduce Back Pain – Back pain is one of the most common complaints of office workers who sit all day. To determine if standing desks could improve this, several studies have been done on employees with long-term back pain. Participants have reported up to a 32% improvement in lower back pain after several weeks of using standing desks. Another study published by the CDC found that use of a sit-stand desk reduced upper back and neck pain by 54% after just 4 weeks
• Standing Desks Help Improve Mood and Energy Levels – Standing desks appear to have a positive influence on overall well-being. In one 7-week study, participants using standing desks reported less stress and fatigue than those who remained seated the entire work day. Additionally, 87% of those using standing desks reported increased vigor and energy throughout the day.
• Standing Desks May Even Boost Productivity – A common concern about standing desks is that they hinder daily tasks, such as typing. While standing each afternoon may take some getting used to, standing desks appear to have no significant impact on typical work tasks. In a study of 60 young office employees, using a standing desk for 4 hours each day had no impact on characters typed per minute or typing errors. Considering that standing improves mood and energy as well, using a standing desk is more likely to boost productivity rather than hinder it.