Spending your days sitting for endless hoursat a time can pose dangers to your health.

As an alternative to the office chair, many workers have taken to bringing stability balls to their desks.

However, you’ll find certain risks associated with using a stability ball for too long.

A woman sits on a stability ball at her desk

Stability balls are usually larger, but besides that, the two are essentially the same, according toSportsRec.

Both exercise balls and stability balls are useful fordoing exercises while sitting at your desk.

Yet, you shouldn’t leave your desk chair in the dust.

A woman sits on a stability ball at her desk

Using either a stability ball or an exercise ball all day long could leave you feeling worse for wear.

Such poor posture can actually result in increased back pain.

“Then, slowly build yourself up as your endurance improves.”

A woman sits on a stability ball at her desk

“Every time the note catches your eye, you are reminded to re-adjust your posture.”