Blog · Steve Hall · 19 February 2025
Osteopathy
Standing desks, done badly
Swapping one static posture for another — osteopath Steve Hall on how to stand without creating a new backache.
Symptoms and what they can mean
People stand still for three hours and wonder why their feet and lumbar spine complain. Standing is not automatically virtuous. Change is.
What we can do in clinic
Alternate. Soften the knees. Raise the screen. A small footrest to shift weight helps some. I treat what the experiment did to you, then we refine the experiment.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Calf swelling on one side while standing all day — think DVT risk factors and call a GP if it is hot, tight or you are breathless.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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