“I began using a stand up desk after I was diagnosed having a herniated disc with a true disc lesion. It was painful to sit, and I could not miss work. The diagnosis came from my chiropractor. I think some people are skeptical of chiropractors, but I believe you have to find the right one. I had been referred to Dr. Kuty at Kuty Chiropractic and I will never go anywhere else. I knew if I went to a back specialist I would have just been prescribed pain pills. I was looking to fix the problem, not put a band-aid on it. Getting adjusted was important, but the exercises that I did in conjunction with going to the chiropractor 3 times per week was equally important. Fortunately, I work for a company that is very employee eccentric. At Govig & Associates, which is an Executive Recruiting firm, my CEO Todd Govig puts health and wellness as a top priority. He encourages and supports anyone who wants to convert their desks into a stand up desk, which is what I did. The first few days were tough on the feet and legs, but I quickly realized the benefits. There was less strain on my back, I felt more energized at work which in turn made me more productive. And I even shed a few pounds. Now that my disc is back to normal, I continue seeing Dr. Kuty once per month for maintenance chiropractic care and I still have my stand up desk.”