Standing stool in the office - everything you need to know

Many people in Germany suffer from back pain due to prolonged sitting – almost 60 percent of employed individuals report having experienced back problems at least once in the last 12 months. With an ergonomic sit-stand stool, you can make your working day healthier – and benefit in your free time too. In this article, we'll take a look at exactly what it does and what advantages it brings to your daily life.

Tip: Would you like to learn more about how to make your working day healthier and more ergonomic? Then feel free to check out the Deskspace blogs. In one article, for example, we explore why plants should not be missing from any office.

The Risks of Prolonged Sitting

Before we look specifically at the benefits of a standing stool in the office, we want to draw attention to the risks of prolonged sitting. It is not uncommon for employees in Germany to sit at a desk for eight hours or more a day. This leads to major health risks, which can also become chronic.

Experts recommend taking a movement break after just 30 minutes of sitting. Even after this short time, concentration and performance significantly decrease. We will take a closer look at what exactly this movement break can look like later in this article – it certainly doesn't have to be a full walk.

It is also generally recommended not to work sitting for longer than four hours a day in total. However, in some professions, this may not be feasible or only difficult to implement. Nevertheless, there are some tips on how to protect your back. This is where the ergonomic standing stool in the office comes into play, but more on that later.

Prolonged sitting can otherwise lead to these consequences and risks:

• Muscle tension and pain
• Postural damage due to incorrect seat height
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Overweight and diabetes due to lack of movement

To minimize these risks, the ergonomic sit-stand stool in the office can be the right solution – let's see what it can do.

What makes the ergonomic standing stool for the office special                                            

In a classic office chair, you can lean back and rest your arms on the built-in armrests – that's comfortable, and you can adjust the chair at any time. However, you also tend to get a little too comfortable and lean too far back – this puts a lot of strain on your spine and neck. Over the course of the day, without noticing it, you quickly move further back and almost lie as if in an armchair – a posture that, of course, is not particularly good for your back.

An ergonomic sit-stand stool is a better alternative here. It does without backrests and armrests, and you won't find castors on this seating option either. Here are some features that characterize a high-quality sit-stand stool for the office:

• Breathable material on the seat
• High-quality materials for the basic construction
• Non-slip base of the stool
• Sufficient cushioning in the seat
• Free movement of the stem

All these points are met by the Deskspace Motion, an ergonomic sit-stand stool for the office, which was developed in Germany. You are welcome to visit our detailed product page if you would like to learn more about it. Here you will also find illustrative graphics and application examples!

Why an ergonomic standing stool in the office is good for your health

The biggest problem with a classic desk chair with a yielding backrest is the hunched posture that is adopted over the course of the day. The longer you sit in front of the screen, the further back you usually lean. This is extremely bad for your spine and also your neck.

The ergonomic sit-stand stool has no backrest. Here you have to keep your back straight with your own strength; you can no longer lean back. This ensures better blood circulation throughout your body, as you are in a natural posture. This also benefits your concentration and performance at work.

Thanks to the continuous, quick height adjustment of the Deskspace Motion, you can set the right working height in a few seconds, whether you are working sitting or standing. We will take a closer look at why the stool is such a good solution for standing work in the next paragraph.

An ergonomic sit-stand stool also ensures, thanks to its movable stem, that you never sit completely still. The seat of the Deskspace Motion is 360 degrees movable, so your body has to compensate for these movements. This continuously causes so-called "micro-movements," which stimulate your circulation and promote blood flow.

You also cannot simply rest your arms beside you with such an ergonomic sit-stand stool in the office – you have to adjust the table so that there is a 90-degree angle in your arms. This automatically ensures that your table is set at the ideal height. A win-win situation for your health, therefore!

What the ergonomic standing stool does when working standing

When you stand, your weight usually rests entirely on your legs. This can lead to problems if you work standing continuously, especially if you accidentally shift your weight to one side.

Tip: The ideal division of your workday is as follows: 60 percent sitting, 40 percent standing, and 10 percent active movement.

When standing, the ergonomic sit-stand stool in the office takes approximately 60 percent of your body weight off you – it thus combines the advantages of standing and sitting, making it possible for you to work standing for longer without difficulties. It is the ideal solution if you prefer to always do your job standing.

Here you can find out what makes the Deskspace Wobble and the Deskspace Motion so special!

Conclusion: Ergonomic standing stool in the office

The ergonomic sit-stand stool is the ideal solution for anyone who wants to stay healthy even on long working days. It helps reduce back pain and also relieves strain on your neck and spine. An ergonomic standing stool in the office involves only a small investment and is often paid for by the employer – just ask!