How to use a standing desk correctly

How to use a Standing Desk correctly

Part 2

Pay attention to your posture
How
Keep your neck straight and your shoulders relaxed. Be sure to stand with slightly bent knees to avoid overstretching or locking joints.
why
"Good posture is also known as a neutral spine. When we maintain good posture, the muscles around the spine balance and support the body equally, "says Nina Strang, a physical therapist and strengthening and conditioning specialist at the University of Michigan. Most back pain can be attributed to sedentary habits and poor posture. Applying these suggestions will reduce the harm to your body.


Keep your wrists straight and parallel to the table
How to
The final adjustment is to make sure your wrist remains neutral: Your fingers can drop to touch the keyboard, but your wrist should not lean up or down.
why
Repeated extension and flexion (up and down) of the wrist can compress the internal structure of the wrist and increase the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.