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By: Can you guarantee that your chairs will resolve my back pain?

Can you guarantee that your chairs will resolve my back pain? — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:41:55 +0000

[...] (Colm Campbell): No. I can’t guarantee [...]

By: What’s the best chair for someone with neck pain?

What’s the best chair for someone with neck pain? — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:41:40 +0000

[...] (Colm Campbell): The best type of chair, particularly for you with a neck problem, is a recliner. It’s [...]

By: Do I have to choose one of the chairs from your catalogue? Can I have a custom made design?

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:41:17 +0000

[...] (Colm Campbell): We do a range of chairs. The ones you see in front of you are some of the range. If you want a [...]

By: Should I use a footrest?

Should I use a footrest? — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:40:54 +0000

[...] (Colm Campbell): The height of the average desk is around 27 inches. This means a person of average height must [...]

By: How does bad posture cause back pain?

How does bad posture cause back pain? — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:40:38 +0000

[...] Colm Campbell: Take a wooden ruler and bend it. When it’s released it whips back into position so fast you can hardly see it. The reason is that when something rigid is bent stress is built up along its length, and releasing it releases the stress. The stress is greatest down low where it is held. If I continue to bend the ruler it will break exactly in this position. It’s exactly the same with the spine. Sitting with bad posture means the spine is slumped into a forward “C” position and this puts enormous stress on the discs, particularly on the lumbar ones. This is where most back problems occur. [...]