Following on from my previous blog post about how to sit correctly at a desk, I thought I would explore the phenomenon that is, 'standing desks.' Over the last few years there has been an increased usage of standing desks or desks that can be raised to a standing position. Sitting still for more than 20 minutes (see blog 6th March) can be detrimental to health. You are at risk even if you exercise regularly. Recent research has suggested links between excessive sitting time a

Sitting incorrectly for periods of time even for as little as 20 minutes can cause strain on the body. It may feel easier to sit slumped in a chair not using your muscles to support you but this can lead to weakening of the spinal ligaments (think of ligaments as the sellotape that holds your bones together). This in turn causes weakness and increased incidence of strain. When you first start to sit correctly you may experience some discomfort from the postural muscles. This