We certainly weren’t created to sit at a desk all day. Unfortunately, many of our jobs require us to sit for 8+ hours a day. Researchers state that prolonged sitting day in and day out can be as dangerous as smoking. It has been shown that sitting for extended periods every day increases your risk for obesity, heart disease and diabetes.1 On top of that, sitting can cause musculoskeletal issues including neck pain, carpel tunnel and back pain. In
this article, I’ll discuss the ideal set up for your seated workstation
to decrease the risk of overuse and postural dysfunction.