The Right Seating Can Alleviate Back Pain

Posted 10/26/15

(StatePoint) Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) commonly offer an array of perks to promote healthy living, like ergonomic seating, yet back pain is still pervasive among many of their employees, according to a recent Office Depot …

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The Right Seating Can Alleviate Back Pain

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(StatePoint) Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) commonly offer an array of perks to promote healthy living, like ergonomic seating, yet back pain is still pervasive among many of their employees, according to a recent Office Depot survey.

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Eighty-seven percent of SMB employees surveyed sit in a chair on a daily basis, and more than half of them report suffering from back pain. Using a chair with the proper seat height, seat pan depth and lumbar support can alleviate pain, promote circulation and provide spine support.

For more information on fitting chairs based on an individual’s height and weight, visit www.officedepot.com.

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