Are Recliners Good or Bad for You ?
Is My Recliner Bad for Me ?
Have you ever sat up from your chair and been surprised to feel a kink in your neck or a strain in your lower back?
This may have caused you to think maybe my recliner is actually bad for my back.
The truth is it might be the cause of your aches but it certainly shouldn't, so stick around as we prove that the right recliner can actually be good for your health.
The right recliner can leave you feeling great and relaxed and the wrong one can make you feel like you need to see a physical therapist.
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But how do you find the right Recliner ?
We'll break it down for you in the following questions you should be asking yourself?
How do you find a recliner that properly fits you and what are the health benefits from a properly fitted recliner ?
Think of a recliner like a shoe. Although you may be going for style if the shoe doesn't fit your foot just right it could lead to blisters sore feet and even potential back pain.
Just like an uncomfortable shoe, an ill-fitting recliner could be the mysterious cause for your aches and pains.
Follow this simple checklist to make sure your recliner is the right fit for you.
Step one: When you sit back into the depth of the seat make sure that your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle and your feet are comfortably reaching the floor.
Step two: As as you sit back your shoulders should naturally lay at the seam where the two back cushions meet.
Step three: You should want to ensure that the middle cushion provides enough lumbar support for your lower back.
The cushion should support the natural curve in your back ensuring that it doesn't cave inwards and cause tension.
Step four: As you rest your head the cushion that supports your head and neck should not cause tension or strain.
Your neck should rest comfortably aligned with your spine and your head should naturally relax into the cushion.
Step five: When you're in a reclining position your feet should not dangle too far over the edge of the chair.
The heels of your feet should just fall off the edge of the footrest.
Health Benefits of a Recliner Chair
Once you've chosen a recliner of optimum fit you not only will have your aches and pains fade but you can begin to enjoy the intended health of the recliner chair.
In the zero gravity position your muscles will enter a complete state of relaxation and all tension will then release from your back, neck and abdominal muscles giving your body a true chance of recovery after a long day.
If you suffer from back pain it's especially helpful to rest in your recliner for lower back pain relief.
The zero gravity position also promotes better circulation throughout the entire body.
This optimal circulation allows for your blood to return to the heart faster relieving each body system of strain leading to faster healing.
If you've recently experienced an injury or recovering from surgery your recliner chair is the best place for you to rest and heal.
Believe it or not even your lungs will benefit from your recliner chair when you recline back into a relaxed position.
Your diaphragm is able to expand to its maximum capacity.
Improving total lung function over time the lung expansion experienced in your recliner chair will lead to overall deeper breathing.
Finally, imagine sitting down and getting comfy in your recliner after a big dinner. The relaxed and reclined position actually promotes better digestion.
While resting with ease your digestive system is able to process your food fully. In no time a belly full of food will feel nicely digested and you'll be able to sleep more peacefully.
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