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Back Support – A crucial element of your working day

29 Mar 2024, 9:36 AM

Back Support –
A crucial element of your working day

From the moment you hear your alarm go off till the moment you slump back in bed after the hustle and bustle of work, there is one thing that carries you – quite literally – through your day- your back. No matter the profession, every working person across the country incorporates their spine and back muscles, in ways you may not even realise, across their entire day. However, it is the simple act of sitting down that puts the most pressure on the back. This may seem surprising since the concept of sitting down appears relaxing, but it can put immense stress on your back if not appropriately supported.

Thus, the office/home workers who sit endlessly on chairs throughout their day are most at risk of back injury. As crucial as brushing your teeth or washing your skin, your spine needs daily support and care, and whilst sitting down all day might feel as if this is being accomplished, you could be doing much more harm to your precious spine than you realise. In this piece, we will not only reveal to you the utmost importance of sufficient back support but provide you with the means to create a spine-supported, injury-free working environment.

Why back support is important

A statement published by Public Health England in 2019 showed Musculoskeletal Health conditions to be the most significant cause of disabilities and impairments in England, affecting more than 14.9 million people. Moreover, it is listed as the most prominent cause for sick days and lost working days in the UK, following colds and coughs.

As mentioned above, your back is the sole support for all your movements in the day. When you are standing, sitting, drinking, typing, it is all due to the support from your spine. Compromise this, and you will disrupt your entire movement patterns. Even simply sitting will cause pain and discomfort, and consequently, distract you from your important work. Countless working people neglect the necessity of back support, which accounts for the significant statistic of working days lost due to back pains and issues.

Just as a painter would value their hands or a musician cherish their voice, you as an office/home worker must protect your spine. The short-term effects of back pain can significantly hinder your working ability. Still, the long-term effects can be even more severe, potentially taking you out of working capacity for the remainder of your life. Your back is genuinely the treasured centre of your working life, so to say that it must be cared for and protected at all costs is, if anything, an understatement.

The issues that can arise with improper back support

Several complications can arrive from poor or non-existent back support in your working environment. However, the most common cause of these is a result of office chairs being poorly constructed without the thought of spinal structure in their design. Your spine has a natural curve to it, so proper office furniture should support the lower back gap that appears when sitting upright.

However, when seated without back support for long periods, you are likely to begin slouching down or over. This action puts major stress on the muscles, discs of your lower back, your shoulders and neck. Your spinal ligaments are stretched past their healthy limit, and your discs are greatly strained. This damaging posture can often be sat in for hours upon hours a day without you even realising, which causes several issues.

First and foremost, you will likely experience lower back and upper back pains whilst sitting and throughout the day. Any walking, lifting, or sitting, will prove highly uncomfortable and painful, and you will be very restricted in most of your movements. Also, your general posture will become slouched, and you will constantly look more slumped when you stand.

However, issues can become more severe, such as poor bowel control (constipation, incontinence) due to increased abdominal pressure from slouching. You may also experience heartburn or indigestion, as your posture will significantly prohibit healthy stomach acid movement. Finally, continued pressure on your spine can possibly lead to disability. As the health statement reveals, back pains are “the greatest cause of disability in England”. Sufficient back support for your office chairs is imperative to your wellbeing.

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How Office Supply Store can help

At Office Supply Store, we understand the importance of efficient back support and its contribution to your health. Therefore, we have made it our mission to supply the nation with premium quality office furniture that not only enhances your working experience but provides superior back support and significantly reduces the risk of any back injury. Every day you embark on hours of busy, essential work, and we just want to make sure that your most central tool is protected and supported as it should be.

We have a wide range of incredible office chairs that are specifically designed to offer adequate back support when you are seated. These office chairs are made with tri-curve backrests and inflatable lumbar support, which accommodates the natural curvature of your spine and will keep your lower back supported. This solution will prevent you from slouching or folding since every area of your spine will be held up in its natural, healthy position so that you can work away without the worry of poor posture. Moreover, these seats are highly adjustable to accommodate all sizes and offer back support wherever you swivel or lean.

If you already own a chair you are fond of, yet it doesn’t quite offer you the back support you need, we have a selection of back supports that can effectively support your back no matter what chair you desire to use. Attach the support to your chair, adjust it to its ideal position, and experience the strength and comfort of high-quality back support. These supports come in a range of elegant colours, and each one offers features such as ventilation to promote airflow. The range of office furniture we provide is sure to take your worries of back trouble far away.

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