Comfortable Chairs

Sitting in an uncomfortable chair for extended periods of time can cause back and neck pain or worsen an existing problem. In addition to increasing the stress placed on your neck, back, and hips, sitting for extended periods can put lots of pressure on you spinal discs. Although there is no chair that is right for everyone, the following chairs will provide you with a starting point for finding the perfect chair.

Office Chairs

If you work at a desk or spend most of your time at a computer, it is so important to have your workstation setup properly. Many employers will have someone evaluate you workstation and make suggestions to make it ergonomic, but you will have to ask for this service.

The following article, available at SpineUniverse.com, contains guidelines for making your workstation ergonomic:

Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Users by Alan Hedge, Professor of Ergonomics at Cornell University

Zero Gravity Lounge Chair

If you spend a significant amount of time sitting on your deck, patio, lawn, or if you enjoy RVing, you may wish to purchase a couple Zero Gravity Lounge Chairs. My wife and I recently received two of them as a gift. They are so comfortable we couldn't wait for summer to use them. The following Lafuma Zero Gravity Lounge Chair is available at Comfort Channel

Kneeling Chairs

In a kneeling chair the knees are positioned lower than the pelvis. This helps to restore the natural curve of the lumbar spine, reducing the amount of stress placed on the lumbar vertabrae. Many people with back or neck pain find these chairs to be comfortable. However, since the knees and legs are supporting most of the body weight in the kneeling chair, those with knee or leg problems should not use a kneeling chair without consulting with a physician first. If you have never used a kneeling chair, it may take up to two weeks to get accustomed to sitting in this position. The following kneeling chair is available at Comfort Channel:

Kneeling Chair HAG Balans Ergonomic Kneeling Chair Eco Friendly The HAG Balans Kneeling chair is built like a tank. The HAG Balans Ergonomic Kneeling Chair far surpasses the competition in quality. No kneeling chair is better made. This kneeling chair will last you a lifetime. On this page, all of the fabric choices are certified green - or eco friendly.