Ergonomic Saddle Seat Chair & Stools News - Salli Australia

saddle chair neutral spine
Neutral spine is the natural position of the spine when all 3 curves of the spine—cervical (neck), thoracic (middle) and lumbar (lower)—are present and in good alignment. This is the strongest position for the spine when we are standing or sitting, and the one that we are made to move from.
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Working Posture and choosing a working seat

How much does the dental team spend on therapy and medication and still the literature is full of articles confirming up to 80% of dentists have problems in their bodies from work?

Dr Penelope Jones is an International speaker and has helped countless people sit properly (she is also a big fan of Salli saddle seats!).

This short article gives some insight into her teachings.

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The effect of the pelvic floor muscles on sitting health
It has recently become popular, even trendy, to explore the muscle activity in the lumbar region and stomach. More and more women who have given birth and suffer from urinary problems are seeking physiotherapists’ help, and women have been taught for years to rehabilitate the weakened pelvic floor muscles through exercise. The activity of the pelvic floor muscles, of both men and women, is closely related to how the muscles in the entire middle body function. Less is talked about the excessive tension of pelvic floor muscles that results in functionally same kinds of problems.
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Current knowledge of sitting health.
Because of the gap in the middle of the two-part Salli Saddle Chair seat there is no uncomfortable pressure on the genital area, and thus no need to turn the pelvis away from the pressure. That would result in a slouched sitting position where the back is rounded. The healthy posture can now be obtained easily and be maintained during the whole day. The gap enhances both genital and internal pelvic health.
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