According to the Arthritis Foundation, between 50% and 80% of adult Americans will experience back pain sometimes during their lifetime. One of the major causes of back pain is working with the computer, sitting on a chair for long hours and developing an incorrect posture. Ergonomic mesh office chairs can be the answer, but only if they are adjusted correctly.

The Safe Alternative: Kneeling Stools

Kneeling stools are designed to create a new position for working at the desk: with genuflected knees sitting on a flat surface and a seat, but no back. How does this original type of chair help office workers stay healthy?

1. No More Lower Back Pain

The kneeling stool makes the pelvis shift forward, causing the lower back to arch. It may sound unnatural, but in fact the kneeling stool is designed to maintain the natural curve of the lower back, which regular chairs or the standing position cannot maintain. In this way, the continuous pressure on the discs and vertebrae in the spinal cord – the key cause of lower back pain – is reduced.

2. Create a Correct Posture

Sitting on a kneeling stool and working at the desk forces the body to assume a correct posture: with straight shoulders and a natural position of the spinal cord. Correct posture is not just extremely important for good health, but also for improved confidence and a higher self esteem.

3. Strengthen Abdominal Muscles

Core strength which gives us endurance in physical exercise is developed in the trunk muscles, especially the abdominal muscles. It is not just about looking ripped – a flat and strong abdomen supports a correct, upright position of the body.