Back pain has become one of the most common workplace complaints in the UK. Whether you work from home or in a busy office, long hours at a fixed desk can take a real toll on your spine, shoulders and hips. That’s where a desk that can have its height adjusted electronically can make a meaningful difference.

At HADO, we see first-hand how the right adjustable desk can transform the way people work. It’s not just about standing instead of sitting. It’s about staying active, your posture and creating a workspace that adapts to you, rather than forcing your body to adapt to it.

Let’s look at how an electric height adjustable desk supports the health of your back over the years. 

Why Static Sitting Causes Long-Term Strain

Most people know that sitting all day isn’t ideal. What’s often overlooked is why it causes problems over time.

When you sit for long periods:

• The lower spine is placed under continuous pressure
• Hip flexors tighten
• Your core muscles become inactive
• Shoulders round forward
• The neck strains towards the screen

Even with a well-designed chair, staying in one position for hours reduces circulation and increases muscular fatigue. Over months and years, this can contribute to chronic lower back pain, stiffness and habits that lead to a poor posture that are hard to reverse.

A desk with electric height adjustment addresses the core issue: prolonged static posture.

Why Standing All Day Isn’t the Answer Either

There’s a common misconception that standing is the solution to sitting. In reality, standing still for long periods can also create strain, particularly in the lower back, knees and feet.

The real benefit comes from alternating between sitting and standing throughout the day.

Moving is what protects the spine. Changing position regularly reduces pressure on any one part of the body. It encourages circulation, activates muscles and prevents the kind of stiffness that builds up over time.

That’s why at HADO, we always emphasise that our electric sit stand desks are designed for flexibility. They make switching positions simple and effortless, so you’re far more likely to do it consistently.

Choosing a Desk

Not all adjustable desks are equal. A manual crank desk, for example, can discourage regular adjustment simply because it takes time and effort.

A desk with electric height adjustment removes that barrier.

With smooth motorised movement, you can raise or lower the desk in seconds. Many of our HADO desks include programmable memory settings, allowing you to store your ideal sitting and standing heights. With the touch of a button, the desk moves automatically to the correct position.

This ease of use is crucial. The simpler it is to adjust your desk, the more likely you are to alternate positions every 30 to 60 minutes, which is widely recommended by ergonomic specialists.

Over time, this regular movement supports:

• Reduced lumbar compression
• Improved posture awareness
• Greater core engagement
• Less muscular fatigue

Small adjustments throughout the day add up to significant long-term benefits.

Supporting Proper Posture in Both Positions

A major advantage of an electric height adjustable desk is that it allows precise positioning.

For sitting, your desk should allow:

• Forearms parallel to the floor
• Shoulders relaxed
• Feet flat on the ground
• Knees at roughly 90 degrees

For standing:

• Elbows remain at a comfortable right angle
• Screen is at eye level
• Wrists stay neutral while typing
• Weight is distributed evenly through both feet

At HADO, our motorised desks offer a wide height range, making them suitable for users of different heights. This is particularly important in shared workspaces or households where more than one person uses the same desk.

Being able to fine-tune your desk height ensures your spine remains in a neutral position, whether sitting or standing. Over months and years, this reduces the risk of developing poor posture habits that can lead to chronic back pain.

Encouraging Long-Term Habits

One of the most overlooked aspects of back health is habit formation.

An electric sit stand desk encourages behavioural change because it makes movement part of your daily routine. Many of our customers tell us that once they begin using a desk with electric height adjustment, they become far more aware of how long they’ve been sitting.

The presence of programmable presets acts as a reminder to move. Some people set alarms to change position every hour. Others adjust naturally when they feel stiffness building.

The key is consistency. Over time, alternating between sitting and standing becomes second nature.

At HADO, we design our adjustable desks with durability and smooth operation in mind, because a desk that functions reliably is far more likely to support those long-term healthy habits.

Explore our latest collection of electronic height adjustable desks. Or simply contact us for more details.