Why our Melbourne CBD osteopaths like the idea of standing desks

Have you tried working at a standing desk before? It can be both challenging and rewarding on so many levels – you just have to persevere with it. And here’s why.

It’s become one of the latest ‘trends’ – to stand and work at your desk. Have you seen someone work like this before?

Okay, one thing not exactly right is the way the person is standing. That’s not going to help with the following at all.

Our Melbourne CBD osteopaths like the idea of working at standing desk due to the health benefits that it can provide.

First of all, when a person stands correctly at a standing workstation and engages their body properly, their body responds and becomes stronger. Imagine standing neutral and engaging your core muscles to provide overall stability and strength to keep your body in a solid, upright position. If you’re into the gym or sports, you’ll know a strong core is part of the recipe to a high performing body.

Second of all, and this is speaking from experience, your body has to adapt to this type of stance and actually makes you feel more energetic. Because you’re not slumped over a desk and you’re standing upright, you feel more engaged with your surroundings and more alert to what you’re doing. So it definitely helps with one’s productivity. Can you see why our Melbourne CBD osteopaths love this concept?

Thirdly, you’re body will burn my energy due to engaging your legs, core muscles and upper body. If you’re able to maintain standing at a desk with the right posture for an hour at a time, then you have no choice but to burn calories as standing needs to engage so many parts of your body.

Our Melbourne CBD osteopaths like the idea of standing desks a lot and suggest you try it. Besides, you’ll soon find out if there’s parts of your body that need ‘attention’. And that’s why we are here for you.