Standing desks can be fine for working, you just have to remember to stand correctly. I used to have a job where we were standing at computers for most of the day. As long as you remembered to keep back straight, weight evenly distributed, etc. it was ok. Slouching and standing hip-shot (all weight on one leg, other relaxed), would wreck you.

I just sent Unplggd a question yesterday about stand-up desks! I'm looking for something less-ghetto than this :) Standing all day is bad for you too - a good solution for a sit/stand modification to a current desk (keyboard tray + easily-adjustable monitor stand?) is what I'm looking for. Any ideas?? Getting a tiny treadmill for my stand-time would be stage 2 :)

I've always wanted to try it too. I feel like I saw a 60 Minutes segment about standing or being on a treadmill while you work?

Anywho, I'd give it a shot.

I stand at work and at home. Here's a pic of my bookcase desk at work. It's worked out for people who want to try standing as the shelves are easy to adjust.

http://headsubhead.com/2011/03/04/my-bookshelf-standing-desk/

Standing relieves so much strain on the back. I've yet to find a sitting desk that fits me.

I made a standing get up at home. My back was very thankful. (:

Been working standing up for a good while, now. I really like it. Every now and then, I'll sit to rest my feet, but it keeps me concentrated on the work, and energized. It takes a while to get used to, but start off with a comfy chair near you to rest on (time out). The desk I have can be cranked to move the surface up or down, and anywhere in between. No more "uuummph" to get up or down, since you're constantly "up".

My work desk is tall enough and I am short enough that I can work standing up at least some of the time. I, too, find it quite energizing to work standing up. I would love to find a desk-top "lift" to easily raise/lower my monitor/keyboard or laptop.

Scott's make-shift arrangement doesn't look at all stable; I would never let anyone set my iMac on a couple of banker's boxes. All someone has to do is accidentally give that desk a good bump while passing by, and then watch that iMac go tumbling.

When I get to work there's often overcrowding so I leave the laptop on the cabinet while we get setup/change out.

Reading this right after returning home from a 9 hour shift standing at my desk. My feet are so tired! I'd love to sit down at a real desk at work!

I set up a desk to stand at when I worked from home. All my neck and shoulder pains were practically cured. My feet got used to standing all day after a week or so. Also, it was a lot easier to just start dancing whenever the mood struck. Sadly, I am back in an office now and back on my butt, not much dancing and my neck kills!

I use IKEA IVAR Shelving unit - http://twitpic.com/47c2x2

I recently built a standing desk too. From toys. ;-)

http://goodthingsblog.com/diy/tongoys-3-hours-custom-made-standing-desk/

Standing up has made my back ache go away.

Best regards,

Niklas

@hawkad one of the first things I noticed was a propensity to dance as soon as I turn some music on.

@Janis I think it is stable enough. I did some "shake tests" and it'd take a California quake to knock the iMac down (the boxes are packed full, btw) -- however this is definitely a temporary arrangement. I'll be pitching Maxwell for something more permanent once I get a good week or two in and decide to keep it up.

Stevi: google "geek desk" for an easily adjustable desk. (I have no tie to them; just researching the same thing.)

I've been using a similar DIY standing desk for the last 3 days, and I like it very much. I already feel more productive, focused and alert. I find myself moving around much more than I used to, dancing at random times, doing impromtu stretches and so on. I'd advise anyone interested in this to pay attention to the added strain on one's feet and lower back. Wearing good shoes is essential, as is keeping the monitor at eye level and mouse and keyboard at a position where your arms are parallel to the floor. Exercises which strengthen your core (such as the cat/cow yoga position) are useful too, as you'll need a strong core in order to stand comfortably for a long time.

I love seeing all of the different DIY standing desks online. There are even people putting their entire desk up on cinder blocks! We are lucky enough to get the opportunity to use adjustable desks in our office and it has been awesome. Before working for the company I'm at now I had no idea they even existed. Now I can't imagine working without it. http://www.beyondtheofficedoor.com/adjustable-height-table.php