The one change that worked: I was in excruciating back pain – until a standing desk saved me
21-04-2025 12:00 via theguardian.com

The one change that worked: I was in excruciating back pain – until a standing desk saved me

In Scandinavia, more than 80% of office workers have access to a standing desk, as opposed to 1% in the UK. After a herniated disc threw my health into jeopardy, I learned how good they can beIn 2019, I was cycling to work, training at a boxing gym, playing basketball and doing yoga (not all at the same time). Then, one day, I picked up a box. It was bulky but not particularly heavy. I felt a twinge in my back, but thought nothing of it. I played basketball that evening and went to bed as normal
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