More than 10m working days are lost each year because of
lower back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries, which along with the costs of treating these conditions amounts to £7bn a year, according to the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance.
Also, research by the MBT Academy found that 62.5% of the population spend at least 8.5 hours a day in front of a computer screen. This is more than the time spent exercising in many cases but we fail to look after ourselves when sitting at our desks.
Excessive use of computers can often force us to hunch over our desks, leading to:
Lower back pain – When we hunch over our desks it becomes uncomfortable and places a large amount of pressure on our lower back.
Musculoskeletal problems – Sitting in poor positions at your desk can lead to posture problems, which can affect the full length of the spine from the lower back up to the neck.
Neck strain – Hunching over a computer makes the neck tight, this can lead to tension headaches.
Martin Haines, a leading UK physiotherapist and biomechanics coach explains the importance of movement for our back with “the back is not designed to be static, a lack of movement can result in back pain even in a healthy spine. Long hours hunched over a work desk or behind the wheel of a car without the appropriate support and movement can cause musculoskeletal problems. A suitable back support that allows for the correct movement of the spine such as Dynaspine will not only help alleviate back pain symptoms but also prevent it from occurring in the first place.”
How can Dynaspine help?
Why not try an office chair back support?
The design of the Dynaspine Back Support and Dynaspine Chairs are unique; they provide dynamic support for your back. Latest studies have shown that sitting in an ergonomically sound seated position, minimises back pain, decreases muscle fatigue and reduces pressure on the spinal joints and discs.
The Dynaspine technology is the first of its kind that allows for dynamic movement of the spine. Dynaspine has two flexible back support plates, which moulds and adjusts to your position whilst seated, it ensures the correct posture is maintained and your back is always supported. As a result your back is aligned correctly, leading to reduced pain and discomfort.
The Dynaspine Office Chair Back Support costs only £79.99 inc VAT which is approximately the same price as two sessions with a private physiotherapist so is really worth it!
Who else uses Dynaspine?
- Car drivers
- Pregnant women
- People who are inactive
- People with sport injuries
- The elderly