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Kneeling Chairs
Kneeling chairs are an alternative seating option for people suffering from
sitting back pain
conditions. Sitting for long periods of time can make anyone stiff and sore, but is a true nightmare for patients with
chronic lower back pain
and
sciatica.
Kneel chairs are one option for these poor souls who must sit to work and require some measure of comfort and relief from their nagging seated
back pain symptoms.
What are Kneeling Chairs?
Kneel chairs are a completely different concept in office seating. Instead of placing the buttocks flat on the chair horizontally to support the entire weight of the upper body, a kneel chair creates a unique new seated position. This position distributes the weight of the upper body partially on the buttocks, which is placed on an inclined seat, and partially on the shins, which rest against another lower inclined platform. In essence, the weight is supported by more surface area and the body is placed into a more upright angle, with less stress on the
lumbar spine,
buttocks and upper thighs.
Facts about Kneel Chairs
Kneel chairs do more than merely help many patients with
lower back pain.
They also provide increased lower body circulation and relief from other seated concerns, such as hemorrhoids. Knee chairs can be used by virtually anyone, although it might take some time to acclimate to the alternative seated posture. Kneel chairs can be purchased in specialty furniture and office furniture stores, as well as online. There are standard models available from many manufacturers, as well as custom ordered user-specific models for a higher cost. If you have found it difficult to find a comfortable
ergonomic chair,
then kneel chairs might be just the thing to help you find relief while at work.
Advice on Kneeling Chairs
I first came across the
Kneelsit
chair when I was in Thailand. This is perhaps the most famous manufacturer of kneel chairs. However, now there are many companies competing for your valuable dollars in the specialty chair market. Remember that a quality chair is a good investment, but there is no need to spend a tremendous amount of money to get what you truly want. Whenever possible, try to sit in the actual chair for a time before you buy it. It is difficult to get a real feel for any of these products until you have tried them on for size and comfort. Although these
back pain chairs
might not be the answer to every seated complaint, they have helped many patients better concentrate on work without the added burden of severe sitting back pain.
Kneeling Chairs to Back Pain Home
5/13/09 Revised 9/20/09
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