Kneeling Ergonomic Chair
While the term kneeling ergonomic chair may be a bit confusing, even deceptive, this innovative chair concept was developed in the 1970s by a Danish surgeon name Dr. Mandal partnering with Norwegian doctor Hans Christian Mengschoel. At a medical conference, they invited fellow physicians and chair designers to embrace a new style of seating called the kneeling chair. The idea was that the traditional office chair places more pressure than is necessary on the lower back, leaving too much tension in the upper back and the knees and legs virtually unsupported.
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Though the name of the kneeling chair is somewhat misleading, when seated properly in an kneeling ergonomic chair, the back is open, allowing the spine to follow its natural curvature, something that the traditional office chair fails to allow for. Some people believe the kneeling ergonomic chair places undue pressure on the knees, but if the person is seated properly, the vast majority of the weight will still reside on the buttocks, but the pressure on the lower back will be greatly reduced, relieving much of the discomfort that one can feel when sitting for extended periods of time.
The shin pad acts as a cushion and support for your legs, which really acts in helping your spine assume a natural, proper posture. The kneeling ergonomic chair is said to help the body increase blood flow, as when you are seated, you have a more open torso and diaphragm. This will allow for a greater intake of oxygen, better blood flow, and the healthy angle that your body will be in is about a 110 degree angle, versus a standard chair that only allows for a 90 degree angle.
With your knees angled to allow the trunk of the body to be more open, you will also notice better digestion after a meal, a time when many workers begin to feel more sluggish, you will be more alert and focused. Sitting in an open angled position will allow for better breathing, and since you will be relying on natural balance to keep yourself seated properly on your kneeling ergnomic chair, you, like many others enjoying this new style, will be more energetic, more aware, and more at ease overall.
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The traditional desk chair has more than its share of drawbacks, but the kneeling ergonomic chair allows the body to take a more natural, more balanced posture than any other chair on the market currently allows for. No more getting up from your desk with an aching back or feeling a significant amount of tension in your shoulders and upper back. With a well designed kneeling ergonomic chair, you will be free to sit comfortably.
To Find a Kneeling Ergonomic Chair That Is Right for You
Many people find the transition from a standard desk chair to a kneeling ergonomic chair to be a bit awkward at first. Why? Your body has adapted to the traditional office chair and after many, many years of sitting in that position, it’s only natural that you would take some time to adjust. The angled seat of the ergonomic kneeling chair will feel a bit unusual to begin with, but again, that’s a very natural reaction. What you need to focus on in finding the kneeling ergonomic chair that is right for you is finding one that feels comfortable to sit on, like a traditional chair.
After sitting for several minutes, move one leg to the shin support, followed a few minutes later by the other leg. This will let your body gradually adapt to the new chair. In fact, this fluidity of movement is how the ergonomic kneeling chair was designed. You are supposed to change your posture and sitting position throughout the day.
Sitting in one static position is the cause of many of the aches and pains we feel in our backs and these well crafted chairs were designed to alleviate those problematic pains that plague most of the office workers today. The open back allows your spine to follow its natural curvature in a way that no other chairs currently allow.
The concept designed by the innovative doctors in Norway and Denmark was in response to the problems that a traditional chair – lack of flexibility, lack of movement, lack of natural fluidity, which the kneeling ergonomic chair uniquely addresses. The new kneeling ergonomic chair might take some time to get used to, but will allow for natural movement and flexibility to your back – something you’ve been missing for a long time.
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