Sit-Stand-Lean™ BLOG – Page 3 – Ergo Impact

Nov 26, 2019

The Best Standing Desk Chair for Sciatica

‘Sciatica’ is the name given to discomfort and pain resulting from irritation (often pinching) of the sciatic nerve. Experts report that 40% of people will suffer it in their lifetime. In severe cases, sciatica can be debilitating. No two episodes...

Sep 25, 2019

The Ergonomic Footrest: an Essential Accessory to Any Desk — Sitting, Standing, or Height-adjustable

An ergonomic under desk footrest is a tool that our team considers essential to any style of desk. Whether you sit, stand, or do a mix of both throughout the day, it’s an absolute game-changer for your comfort and overall...

Aug 07, 2019

A Perching Posture Proven to Be Ideal for Lower Back Pain

For computer workers with low back pain, a perching posture at the desk might be ideal. The insight comes from groundbreaking new research out of the University of Waterloo’s Department of Kinesiology. The research studied how sitting, standing, and perching...

Jul 16, 2019

Is Perching the New Sitting? Research Suggests Yes.

We’ve decided to dedicate a full blog post to the topic of perching after reviewing a groundbreaking new study out of the University of Waterloo’s Kinesiology department about how perching may be the ideal posture for those with low back...

May 14, 2019

Does Sitting Cause Back Pain? Ask the TED Talk doctor!

“I’m going to begin by asking you a question: how many of you have experienced back pain?” Physical Therapist Amy Selinger poses this question to open her TEDx Talk exploring the causes of back pain. The majority of the...