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As is known to all, standing desks are ergonomic solutions for sedentariness. However, although some people start to use Loctek product to prevent long-time sitting,the majority of them still remain unknown about how to use these properly and that is why i write this article. In this article, We are going to look at some of the common standing desk mistakes that people make, how they may affect their health and productivity, and the solutions they can try to rectify the mistakes so as to help you make full use of Loctek ergonomic products.

The Desk is Too High or Too Low

The trick to using the standing desks properly is to attain the perfect height that works for your size. Improper height will only end up making things worse as you will have to adjust your entire posture, and this will have an even worse impact on your back and neck than if you would just switch back to sitting. The wrong height also applies a lot of pressure on your knees, and you will be forced to scoot over every two minutes to relieve the pain and pressure.

The solution to this is to find the exact height that works for your body size so that every time you lean over, your elbows remain close to your body. The moment your elbows start to pull away from your torso, then that means you need to make more adjustments. Generally speaking, the best height is when your arm and elbow remain at about 90°whenever you are sitting or standing.

Wrong Shoes

We have already hinted at how important it is to wear the right shoes if you are planning to use a standing desk for most of your work. You have to make the decision between the need to look good and the need to be comfortable. For ladies, heels shoes are the norm in the office setting, but they will be brutal to your ankles if you use a standing desk. Combine that with a hard floor, and you will be dealing with serious pain before the day ends.

Find a pair of well-added flat shoes that are comfortable and kind to your ankles and toes. You don’t have to wear them to work, carry them in your bag and change into them when the time for working comes around.

The Floor is Too Hard

The surface you are standing on will determine how long you can work on a standing desk. The convenience that a standing desk brings, compared to the table, will immediately disappear if you happen to use a hard cold floor. Although a solid floor is good for the stability of the desk, there’s the counter effect of the legs bearing the brunt of all that body weight being exerted on them. This could be made even worse if you are wearing shoes that are equally uncomfortable, like high heels or heavy boots.

To counter this, consider carpeting the floor with something thick that will seep in the pressure applied on the legs. Wearing comfortable and well-padded shoes will also go a long way in making sure that you are not affected with joint pain over time.