Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones, affects millions worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. The CoreChair, an innovative seating solution, offers a unique approach to manage this condition through the concept of active sitting.
UNDERSTANDING OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by the weakening of bones, which leads to a higher risk of fractures (broken bones). It occurs when the density and quality of bone are reduced, causing bones to become porous and brittle. As a result, even minor bumps or falls can lead to fractures, particularly in the hip, spine, and wrist.
The bones in our body are constantly being broken down and rebuilt in a process called remodeling. Osteoporosis occurs when the balance between bone formation and bone resorption is disrupted, resulting in a net loss of bone mass. Several factors can contribute to the development of osteoporosis, including:
1. Age
2. Gender
3. Family history
4. Hormonal changes
5. Nutritional factors
6. Medications / Medical Conditions
7. Lack of physical activity
Osteoporosis is often referred to as a “silent disease” because it typically progresses without any noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs. Common complications of osteoporosis include fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist, which can lead to pain, disability, and a decreased quality of life.
Lifestyle adjustments, including diet and exercise, are often recommended for managing osteoporosis.
INTRODUCING THE CONCEPT OF ACTIVE SITTING
Active sitting involves sitting in a way that engages muscles and promotes movement. Unlike traditional static sitting, active sitting encourages continuous micro-movements, improving circulation, muscle engagement, and overall health. Studies, such as those by Buckley et al. (2015), have shown that active sitting can reduce the risks associated with prolonged sedentary behavior.
The CoreChair is designed to facilitate active sitting. Its unique pivoting seat encourages continuous, controlled movement, engaging core muscles and promoting better posture. This dynamic sitting approach differs significantly from conventional office chairs.
CORECHAIR AND BONE HEALTH
Engaging in movements, even while seated, can be beneficial for bone health. A study by Umemura et al. (1997) demonstrated that small, frequent strains on bones could improve bone density. The CoreChair’s design inherently encourages such movements, potentially aiding in the maintenance of bone health in individuals with osteoporosis.
PERSONAL TESTIMONY ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF CORECHAIR FOR THEIR OSTEOPOROSIS
Several users with osteoporosis have reported positive experiences with the CoreChair. For instance, a case study involving a 60-year-old woman with osteoporosis revealed improved comfort and reduced pain after switching to the CoreChair. These testimonies underscore the chair’s potential benefits.
I work out of my home and do about 4-5 hours a day at my desk. I have hip and back issues from osteoporosis and arthritis and am working with a physiotherapist. I needed something that would cause more movement than just daily stretches and getting up out of my chair. I am starting to notice less pain and more movement in the hips since getting the [CoreChair]. My therapist has started noticing I am starting to get more movement now as well. The chair is not going to solve all the issues but it is becoming a major component in my daily regiment to keep me from losing mobility.
Hip Issues & Movement | Louise Wiebe | Canada | July 2022
EXPERT OPINIONS
Healthcare professionals have acknowledged the importance of active sitting,
“I have experienced the ride of the CoreChair and believe that it is an excellent therapeutic adjunct to my chiropractic objectives. In addition to mobilizing the critical joints impacted by chronic sitting, it also stimulates core muscle endurance to further stabilize these joints and provides an optimal functional sitting posture.”
Dr. Howard Zamick | DC Doctor of Chiropractic
The CoreChair offers an approach to managing osteoporosis through active sitting. Its design promotes movement and muscle engagement, which can be beneficial for bone health. While not a standalone solution, it can be a valuable component of a comprehensive strategy to manage osteoporosis. As always, individuals should consult with healthcare providers when considering new approaches to managing their health.
CoreChair– your simple solution to back pain.
Similar to an orthotic device that is designed to embrace and support various boney structures and joints within our bodies, CoreChair optimizes pelvic support with a complimentary sculpted seat and pelvic support cushion. In harmony, these cushions embrace your pelvis to encourage an upright neutral pelvic orientation. Like building a house, we need to start with a good foundation.
The outcome is a stable base that allows balance in our spine as well as the ability of our spine to work as designed with ease of natural movement through flexion, extension and rotation.
A healthy spine also requires a diversity of movement which involves stimulating blood flow, mobilizing the joints, strengthening core muscles and hydrating the vertebral discs. Often when we experience back pain our tendency is to rest up and stop strenuous activity. While this may be recommended in the short term, long term it may not be helpful. Movement and specific back exercises are needed to help alleviate and remedy back pain. Moving on a CoreChair provides an excellent opportunity to gradually work the back and core in a controlled manner to help avoid stiffness, strengthen and alleviate pain.
A study completed by Memorial University concluded that participants sitting in the CoreChair adopted a more upright posture, experienced less back pain and stiffness and had enhanced blood flow when compared to sitting in a traditional office chair.
Reduced Back Pain
Pelvic support provides the foundation for a balanced healthy spine to prevent slumping, optimize posture, and reduce back pain and discomfort.
Core Strength
Movement is the key to maintaining core strength and more movement will definitely build strength. One absolute is that if you don’t use it you will lose it.
Extraordinary comfort meets incredible pelvic support.
Proper distribution of our weight when sitting is a critical factor in chair selection as it translates into seating comfort. Poorly designed chairs can result in uncomfortable pressure points and restriction of circulation. The seat of the CoreChair is aggressively sculpted to embrace your sit bones and provide even weight distribution allowing your circulation to flow freely, so you can focus on your work, not your discomfort.
Graduate students from Cornell University (with guidance from Dr. Alan Hedge), investigated sitting pressure on CoreChair compared to a high-end ergonomic office chair and discovered that CoreChair has more evenly dispersed weight thereby significantly lowering pressure points. This means significantly better comfort for you.
Sculpted Seat
Sculpted seat harmonizes with pelvic stabilizer to relieve pressure points, prevents sliding, and provide added comfort.
Pelvic Support
Our seat cushion works in conjunction with the pelvic support to stabilize the pelvis, optimize sitting posture, and reduce back pain.
Boosting brain power through movement.
Being physically active not only helps us avoid negative outcomes such as chronic disease and obesity, but also helps to boost our brainpower! Cognition, how we understand and interact in the world, related to the brain-based skills needed to learn, remember and solve problems. Physical activity, whether exercise in the gym or incidental movement on your CoreChair, aids our cognitive power by stimulating blood flow to the brain, delivering oxygen and glucose to make us better able to work on tasks both simplistic and complex. Introduce movement into your workday and experience the benefits of improved focus, increased productivity, and more brainpower!
Dr. Leah Bent conducted a four-hour investigation at the University of Guelph and discovered there was a significant reduction in calf circumference indicative of improved lower extremity blood flow and a significant reduction of errors commissioned utilizing SART (Sustained Attention to Response Task) suggesting enhanced cognitive function with blood flow.
Blood Flow
Movement stimulates your lymphatic system and blood flow to keep your vital systems working well.
Brain Power
Increased blood flow to the brain keeps you alert and creative, making you happier and more productive in the workplace.
IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH ONE MOVE AT A TIME.
There’s a distinct difference between exercise and physical activity. Exercise is a subcategory of physical activity and is planned, structured, repetitive and purposeful with a fitness objective. Physical activity includes exercise in addition to other activities that involve movement including pacing, household chores and other recreational activities.
CoreChair is proud to be NEATâ„¢ Certified (NEATâ„¢ stands for the science of Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, developed by Mayo Clinic). We now know that activity, all activity, is good for our health.
Increased Caloric Burn
Movement burns calories and helps manage our weight and mood, which bolsters our energy! CoreChair users can expect an increased metabolic demand of 20%!
Increased Circulation
Swollen ankles? Movement stimulates your circulation. Not just to make your heart pump but also assists your vascular return.
