Muscle Tension: Tendons, ligaments, and joints can become numb and cause severe stiffness-related pain that can lead to arthritis or injury.

Varicose veins and swelling: When standing, blood circulation cannot flow properly. When this happens, the return of blood to the heart can slow down, causing the veins to swell and varicose veins appear.

Back pain: Spending many hours on your feet is unnatural for our body. If we do not keep our back in a straight position, we can develop lumbar, neck, back and head problems.

Tendinitis: By straining a joint too much, it can swell and cause pain. Although this type of issue is usually related to the arm area, the truth is that being on your feet for a long time can also cause it in areas such as the knees and ankles. It is important that you take a correct posture, where you can constantly rest your legs, changing the support and sitting down whenever you have the opportunity.

Take a seat: Whenever you have the opportunity, even if you don’t feel tired, it is recommended that you take a seat. Sitting stimulate blood circulation, as well as helping you rest your muscles and joints, allowing you to avoid the problems mentioned above.

Hydration: It’s important to be hydrated during these periods of time. 2/3 parts of our body are made up of water, so by staying hydrated, you can easily stimulate blood circulation, avoid headaches and fatigue, and even increase muscle performance and eliminate tiredness.

Wear suitable footwear: It is advisable to wear shoes that are not completely flat. 3 to 4cm heels can help you to achieve a better position for your body while standing and avoid problems associated with it. The use of flat shoes promotes tension in the Achilles heel, pain in the calf, ankles, lower back and hips. By wearing slightly elevated shoes, the posture of the body is naturally adjust, in addition to maintaining the curvature of the feet that can otherwise have negative effects on other parts of your body, such as the back, knees and joints. You can also wear active compression stockings or socks, to promote circulation and protection of the arch.

Exercise: A good habit is that once the work period is over, when you get home you can lie on the floor for at least 15 minutes, with your legs at a 90º angle.By doing this exercise you can release the accumulated tension during the day and so your body returns to its natural position without subsequent effects.