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Use a Standing Desk To Avoid Back Pain at Your Computer

We love all the comforts of technology, but for those of us that spend around 8 hours a day hunched over our monitors it can really take a toll on the back.

Your body can only handle about 20-30 minutes in the same position. We’ve recommended the use of computer programs that can remind you to take regular breaks, but recently we came across a do-it-yourself standing desk.

A standing desk is a great alternative to spending all day in your chair. Lifehacker.com has a set of pictures showcasing how a reader built his standing desk using some very basic materials.

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Click here to read the blog on Lifehacker.com and to see the rest of the pictures.

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One Response to “Use a Standing Desk To Avoid Back Pain at Your Computer”

  1. John says:
    October 14, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Adjustable-height desks are a great way to have the best of both worlds. (GeekDesk, for instance, makes a nice one). Being able to stand at least part of the day has really made a difference with my back and neck comfort, as well as overall energy level.

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