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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Zero Gravity Chairs


Years ago I purchased a zero gravity recliner chair. The reason I purchased the chair was that I had torn a muscle in my calf and my leg was swelling too often by sitting in regular chairs. After I purchased a zero gravity chair, I was so pleased that it would let me keep my legs up so that my torn leg muscle could be less swollen and heal. Since that injury, I have loved using my zero gravity chair every night I can. If my feet are tired, it rests them. If my hips, legs, or back are tired, it evenly distributes my weight so that there is no pressure in the wrong place on my body. Here are three zero gravity chairs below. You can read about them and customer reviews below.
  1. Black leather chair
  2. Zero gravity recliner chair
  3. Zero gravity manual chair

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Sunday, September 30, 2007

The Benefits of the Zero Gravity Chair

Does your back hurt even when you are sitting down? Tired of sitting in an uncomfortable chair all day long? Do you want to recline on a chair that is both comfy and cozy at the same time? Fret not anymore. Introducing the Zero Gravity Chair, which the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) originally created for astronauts who are in space for such a long time. When they take off, these astronauts sit in a position where their feet are propped higher than their hearts. This kind of position remarkably diminishes the pressure impacted on the spine when they journey at top speed.

When you are standing or sitting down on an upright position, gravity renders force on the spinal column that induces the spinal discs to constrict and spinal muscles to shrink in order to sustain equilibrium. A person who experiences back pain would have difficulty in this position, especially for long hours. Once gravity is not present anymore, your muscles are in a relaxed state and the spinal discs go back to their natural size and shape.

The Zero Gravity Chair is believed to decrease the pressure put to the body when it is in an upright position. Through the extension of the legs higher than the heart, the spinal column becomes relaxed. Some of the benefits in using a Zero Gravity Chair includes:

  • Decreased force on the spinal column

  • Decreased tension on the heart

  • Alleviates muscle tension

  • Decreased force on the heart and enlarged lung capability

  • enhanced blood circulation and enhanced blood oxygen levels

  • Maintain the health of the spinal discs

  • Helps keep the spinal muscles relax

By using a Zero Gravity Chair, it helps you to maintain a good posture even when you are working or doing leisure activities since it is made of materials that conform to the natural shape of the spinal column as well as render complete upper back and lumbar support so, you would be able to avoid the tendency to appear hunchback. The Zero Gravity Chair allows you to easily lay down in an erect position, completely recline and get off the chair at the same time, which makes it a very convenient and comfortable fixture. And what is more is that it is ideal for people who have chronic lower back pain.

Aside from providing a great sitting and reclining experience, some Zero Gravity Chairs come with a massager or reflexology tools that help you relax and ease pain in the neck, shoulders and lower back. And it removes stress from your neck and muscles and provide therapy to any injury and muscle spasm. At the same time, it is ideal to put it in your home or even in your office.

Now that you know more about the Zero Gravity Chair and its benefits, why not buy your own set and enjoy this delightful furniture.

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