After a back injury in 2008 and surgery that worsened my situation, I began to search for ways to remain productive in my studio without compromising my back. A therapist friend visited my studio and assisted me in adjusting all the components in my workplace for maximum comfort. There was still no improvement.
Friends sent me information about standing desks. Although I was accustomed to standing while painting, I could not imagine standing while doing graphic design work.
In late 2010, I began meeting twice a week with Anna, a pilates and yoga instructor. She determined that my back muscles were weak. “Using good posture and standing more throughout the day will strengthen your muscles and assist you in feeling better,” she told me. I read the article, “Is Sitting Lethal” in the New York Times and finally decided to give it a try. I noticed a huge improvement in the health of my back, increased energy and a clarity of thought.
It’s mid-2012 now. Standing-while-working is the norm for me with walking and sitting breaks every-so-often. My dog Callie enjoys wrapping herself around my feet for a portion of each day.
The two Levenger leather chairs in my studio are for sale. Would you like to purchase them?
Come on by my studio 3780 Burns Road Suite #9 (Pilates Performance Inc.) to strengthen your abdominals muscles to protect your back! I love your blog. I agree that sitting is the root of all evil.