Back pain

I recently received an e-mail that immediately caught my attention. Why? Because the author claims they have found the best chair for bad backs. That is quite a bold statement to make considering the amount of top-quality chairs on the market, so I thought I would investigate further to see how they came to that conclusion.

First thing to notice is that they sell the chair so you have to ask yourself whether you can believe everything they say.

Anyway, here is my impression.

The chair contains all the features you would expect in an ergonomic chair. The depth of the seat rest is adjustable, the resistance of the backrest is fully adjustable, you can adjust the seat height, adjustable arms, lumbar support blah- blah- blah, but one feature I would like to highlight is the ability of the backrest to recline without it affecting the seat. What normally happens in a lot of chairs when you recline is the front part of the seat moves upwards lifting your feet from the floor.  It is because the backrest and seat are connected. This in turn causes pressure on the bottom of your thighs that will eventually lead to discomfort. It is not the case with this chair (but then again it is also not the case with many other top quality ergonomic chairs).

I also like the range of movement the swing seat offers. The chair moves with your body as you move. Health experts will tell you that it is not good to sit in one position all the time. You should take breaks every few minutes, and even move around while you sit. It helps with blood circulation and prevents muscle stiffness.

I have not personally tested this chair, but if you are in the market for a new chair you should really consider it.

Here is why.

• The chair contains features that I know through personal experience are important. Even some top brand names do not have some of these features. One such feature is the swing seat.
• The Healthy Back Institute is a respected institution run by people researching the causes and possible solutions for bad backs and back pain.
• They have tested a lot of chairs ranging in price from $60-$3000 and chose to promote this chair.
• The chair is reasonably priced at $599. A lot of ergonomic chairs, with fewer features, will cost you double that amount.
• You have a full 30 days to test drive the chair and will receive a full refund of the purchase price if you are not entirely satisfied. You may have to pay for some shipping fees though.

Unfortunately, the chair is only available online and there is no showroom where you can view or test the chair. Although I like to sit in a chair before I buy, I have found that you cannot really come to an informed conclusion unless you have spent at least two weeks in a chair. Most people walk into a shop, sit for 15 minutes and then buy the one that feels most comfortable. They are not much better off than somebody who didn’t test the chair at all. You want more time to test the chair and that is why a no questions asked, no nonsense refund policy is so crucial when you buy a chair.
If you would like to see the chair in action you can view a six and a half minute video by clicking the link below.

Let me see the chair in action.

Getting yourself an Ergonomic chair is one of the best things you can do for your back, especially if you have to sit the better part of the day. In fact, I bought the Ergonomic Chair I am using in my office from a Chiropractor who manufacturers them.

But how much do you think an Ergonomic Chair will help if you have some underlying problem?

Will it make your back pain disappear? I don’t think so, despite what the most convincing Ergonomic Chair sales person in the world may tell you.

Don’t get me wrong. I believe in ergonomic chairs and the countless benefits they offer. But in some cases your chair or bad sitting posture is not the reason for your back pain.Sometimes there are other reasons.

This brings me to the point I want to discuss with you. I recently read a book called the 7 Day Back Pain Cure by Jesse Cannone. In the book the author explains in plain English the various possible causes of back pain.

One of the possible causes that immediately caught my attention was muscle imbalances.

Why? The funny thing is that it has nothing to do with back pain. Let’s rewind a few years. I used to do athletics at school and suffered from a niggling injury that would make its unwelcome appearance just as I was getting into top form. It was really frustrating to spend hours training and then to get blocked by the injury. Then one day, a top senior athlete visited our school and discussed with us the importance of weight training and muscles that are in balance.  After that visit I increased my weight training and also trained all the muscles in my legs. Before I would mostly train the front part of the legs as they were stronger and I guess easier to train.

What happened?  For a start my performance drastically improved. And yes, that was the end of the niggling injury. It never appeared again. Never. Since that day I do not underestimate the importance of muscles that are in balance.

Now let’s get back to the book.

I like it a lot. For a start, I received it for free. Actually not free, I had to pay the postage. But I can live with that.

Various possible causes of back pain are discussed. It includes the obvious causes like physical problems, but also the less obvious causes like the mind and even your diet. And most importantly, the book tells you what to do about it. There are pain relief plans for lower, upper and neck pain, herniated discs, sciatica, scoliosis, spinal stenosis and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Does it work? I cannot guarantee that it will work for you. But countless people have reported amazing results.

Go and visit their website and have a look for yourself. The book is on the house (theirs not mine) so you have nothing to lose (except your back pain). You can get the book here.