Based on a statistical report made in Germany, over 17% of the office sick leave was largely caused by BACK PAIN! This is indeed a great loss to productivity. For many people who work in an office setting, sitting in an office chair without adequate back support can create a great deal of stress on the lower back.

This is largely because in the seated position, the lumbosacral discs are loaded three times more than standing, and sitting without back support usually leads to poor posture, which stresses the soft tissues and joints in the spine. As such, for many people, sitting in an office chair either causes or exacerbates lower back pain.

With good lumbar back support from the office chair, the muscles surrounding the spine are relieved of much of the responsibility of having to keep the spine naturally curved. This support is especially important when seated for a long period. Since it provides the basis of support for body posture, a healthy chair is a need in today’s society.