[emersonrsantos]

Well, standing cause varicose veins - because a close relative just needed surgery because of standing too long - and she doesn't have the healthiest relationship with her butt, so what gives? Are standing desks really healthy or not?

[adanto6840]

I had a cervical discectomy at an unusually young age, was largely attributed to poor sitting/posture.

My neurosurgeon for the procedure was fantastic, but he basically said "humans aren't made to be in any position for prolonged periods of time". His recommendation was a sit/stand desk and to occasionally but consistently be changing things up -- re-positioning, standing/moving, using an exercise ball occasionally, etc..

[finaliteration]

My understanding is that the ideal “setup” is being able to alternate standing and sitting throughout the day. For example, I have an adjustable desk and I tend to stand first thing in the morning, sit around lunchtime, and then go back to standing later in the afternoon. I also find that shifting positions can help when I’m stuck on a problem or feeling anxious.