I was wondering if anybody here has a job where they stand at a counter or desk. I am thinking about replacing my desk with a stand-up desk, but I'm not sure if it will work for me. I hate to spend the money if it doesn't work.

I've seen the soft rubber mats that checkers use, so I assume I would need one of those. Usually my back hurts if I stand for too long. My hips are always rotated and my legs are asymmetrical. I can walk for hours without hurting my back (usually), but standing seems to bother me. Right now I am having sciatic nerve inflammation, and I suspect it is aggravated by always leaning to one side at my desk.

Any comments would be helpful.