THE EFFECTS OF POOR POSTURE

Back problems

Sitting in a ‘C’ curve over a period of time creates permanent tissue damage. Pain in the lower back, reduced mobility and diminished lifestyle quickly follows. With pain in your shoulders or back it is difficult to work efficiently or concentrate for long periods of time.

Headaches

Neck dysfunction is increasingly being recognised as a major cause of headaches. The head weighs approximately five kilos, which is close to the weight of an Olympic shot put. For every 2 centimeters the head leans forward (from the vertical line) the stress on the neck doubles - so the weight of the head doubles. The result is headaches and neck muscles like bands of steel.

Leg and feet problems

Poor posture places increased pressure on the ischial tuberosities, the pointed bones of the pelvis. Blood circulation to the legs and feet is impaired; pins and needles, numbness and varicose veins quickly ensue.

Tiredness

If you sit in the ‘C’ curve all day your lung capacity is reduced, you breathe less oxygen, your concentration suffers and you feel tired before the day is over.

The Solution

Sit in good posture all day by choosing a Gregory chair. The softer foam at the back of the seat allows better circulation by taking the pressure off the pointed bones of the pelvis. The firm foam at the front of the seat prevents the pelvis from sliding forward. This dual density seat works so well that you can tilt it forward 15 degrees and still not slip. Good seating posture is maintained all day, thus improving oxygen intake and concentration is enhanced; blood flow to the legs is increased by at lest 10%; work performance and general health are improved.

Gregory uses scientific evaluation in the testing of its products. Thermographs show surface temperatures and indicate the difference in blood flow in the body after sitting over a period of time in a Gregory chair compared to an ordinary chair. Surface temperature is a function of the heat imparted by the body’s circulation system. This means that warmer temperatures on the body’s surface shows greater blood flow in the measured area. Small changes in surface temperature indicate larger changes in the deeper tissues. White areas show increased blood flow which leads to better comfort, productivity and well being.

Gregory chair Higher surface temperature indicate larger changes in deep tissues and greater blood flow	Ordinary chair Lower surface temperature indicate lesser blood flow and less comfort
Scientific evaluation Thermographic images produced by Thermal Imaging Services Pty Limited February 2005