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[peAk]

New Sit Stand Desk Day!

So my back is basically fried. I have had herniated discs for about 14 years now that flare up from time to time. I recently had a bad flare up that had me bedridden for almost three weeks. Had spinal steroid injections a couple of weeks ago so I am doing better now. I am a pretty active guy so this crap gets me beyond depressed when it happens.

Anyway, my spinal doctors have been telling me forever that sitting is like the worse thing for your back, especially when you have issues like I do. That's usually when I can start to tell I am going to have a flare up; I'll be sitting, working for hours straight, go to stand up and bam...feel like I need a minute before I can walk.

So I finally bit the bullet and got an electronic sit/stand frame for my studio/office. While we have this style of desk at our main office, I work mostly remotely now. I basically took my studio desk that I already had and just removed everything below the table top and installed the frame. I opted for a more expensive frame since it seemed to be able to handle a lot more weight and had a better warranty. Hopefully with eliminating sitting while working (8-10hrs a day), I can lessen flare up frequency. Its definitely not easy standing up working all day because it kills my feet but I'd rather have that pain than a flare up.

Lastly, take care of your back!!!! If you are free from back pain, don't take it for granted because you don't want back issues. Trust me. 

[mjg]

Nice!  I made something similar last year, for much the same reasons.  Purchased the frame online, then built the desk top. 

I try to use it up and down throughout the day, but some days get lazy. 

[alanp]

I'd advise you to see a foot specialist, as well -- if you have odd feet, then they can make custom inserts for your shoes, to make standing for long periods easier. Also, when you do sit after eight to ten hours of standing, a nice foot bath of hot water (as hot as you can stand) with a generous amount of table salt mixed in is absolutely wonderful.

[peAk]

I'd advise you to see a foot specialist, as well -- if you have odd feet, then they can make custom inserts for your shoes, to make standing for long periods easier. Also, when you do sit after eight to ten hours of standing, a nice foot bath of hot water (as hot as you can stand) with a generous amount of table salt mixed in is absolutely wonderful.

I have a lot of feet issues unfortunately. One of my issues is that they are as flat as a duck, like zero, ______ arch. They arent the kind of flat feet that can be corrected either. As you can see, I have a special pad on the ground that isnt just flat, it helps to stand on different parts throughout the day. I have been soaking them in epsom salt as well as my back.

[nzCdog]

Nice desk bro! 
I have one at home now too, have had nerve issues since an injury a few years ago... It aint fun when a flare-up strikes .  Your studio looks awesome btw 

[Zerro]

Great work! I mean such a Photoshop skills!