
The human body has an internal curvature called the lordotic curve. Whenever one sits for too long on an office chair, the presence of lumbar support can have certain benefits. Office chairs lumbar support are meant to comfortably support the curvature of the lower spine. It is the structure of support (padded cushion or an adjustable protruding structure) that natally applies pressure on the lumbar region of the spine, hence the pressure on the spine stays within the boundaries of natural composition. For instance, if one sits for 8 hours a day, a chair that has adequate lumbar support, makes sure the lower spine is not rounded, avoiding pressure on the spine from behind. Keeping the curve is the essence of spinal health, henceforth, avoiding the risk of spinal deformation.
Lower back pain and muscle fatigue are the common downfalls of most office workers in the modern world that are attributed to the sitting posture, and lumbar support works wonders. In the absence of support, the lower back region is in tension to maintain an upright posture. Whenever this tension is there over long periods of time, there is pain.
According to Welldo Pillows, lumbar support helps alleviate the stress of the upper body by distributing its weight evenly to the lower back and the hips. Another research demonstrates that office workers who sit on lumbar supportive chairs complain of lower back pain 40% less than those who sit on non-lumbar supportive chairs. For example, during long meetings, users of lumbar support chairs experience less lower back muscle tightness and consequently, are able to concentrate on their work rather than the discomfort from tightness.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time mostly unsupported increases the chances of suffering from spinal health issues like complex herniated discs, sciatica, and even lumbar stenosis. Welldo Pillows notes that lumbar support is like a bodyguard for the spine. Protective lumbar support is the only support that facilitates a neutral-locked spine to reduce unnecessary burdened pressure resting spinal discs. The discs are the shock absorbers along the vertebral column, too much pressure causes discs to bulge and even herniate. For example, a person who sits on a non-lumbar supportive office chair for five years is 3 times more at risk at developing a herniated lumbar disc in contrast to a person who sits on a supportive chair.
Buying an office chair with lumbar support is a smart way to avoid these health issues, which can become very painful and expensive to deal with years down the road.
Pain especially in the lower back and the other painful issues mentioned above can be caused by sitting in the wrong posture. With back support, you are able to sit with the backrest of your chair normally and support the body in healthy sitting posture. With our office chair lumbar support pillows, the goal is to straighten the back instead of allowing the back to bend. The aligned spinal posture also enables alignment of the body - the body relaxes, the head is not extended forward nor is pulled back, and the neck is aligned. Less back slouch while seated means straightened and level position of the head. With head rest support, the body is held up significantly better at lumbar level too. Take an office worker - slouching and typing - and compare them with someone who uses a chair with lumbar support. The relaxation in their shoulders and overall tension from their body is greatly reduced. The slouched position and excessive lower back pain people are period of work greatly only increases discomfort all over the body.
Comfort and support during work is very important to be able to maintain focus and efficiency. Sitting in lumbar support posture means slouched back and shoulders with less overall tension.
According to Welldo Pillows, chairs equipped with lumbar support enable users to remain seated with minimal distraction for extended periods of time. Improved comfort translates into increased productivity, allowing a worker to operate without interruption for extended periods of time. For instance, for a data analyst confined to a conventional chair, s/he may work for a maximum of 30 minutes, before having to take 2-3 breaks due to back pain. Working in a lumbar support chair, s/he is able to complete an entire 2 hour report without breaking focus. Comfort leads to effective employee work output, hence employees are able to finish their work in a timely manner.
Welldo Pillows’ lumbar support solutions are unique in the market, allowing users to maintain the comfort and health benefits of the office chair. Their lumbar support cushions are made with high-grade memory foam that molds to the lower back’s curve, allowing users firm support. The cushions are also adjustable, allowing users to alter their lumbar support in both height and thickness to accommodate their body’s contours as well as their chair’s size. Certain cushions also have covers that are designed to be breathable to allow perspiration to evaporate during lengthy periods of sitting. In addition, Welldo Pillows also offers lumbar support straps that can be attached to backrests of office chairs making it easier for users to enhance their office chair without having to replace the entire piece of furniture.
These were designed with comfort in mind so these provide lower back support in a multitude of ways that different types of office workers may require.