Showing posts with label back ache from lawn chair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label back ache from lawn chair. Show all posts

Thursday, September 18, 2014

The Best Lawn Chairs for Back Health

With stores looking to reduce their hot weather merchandise, it might just be the perfect time to stock up on summer gear. Especially larger items such as patio pieces, or benches – ones that can be enjoyed throughout the fall months as well. However, when looking into purchasing this type of equipment, a few areas must be considered, such as comfort, ability to support, and more. After all, when buying outdoor furniture, you want it to last for the long haul, and cheaping out with items that won’t support – whether you or itself – is sure to send you back to the store next year.

When choosing chairs that will best support the back, look at surface, weight distribution, and more. Cloth versions are more likely to sag in the middle, but come with easier travel. However, versions that are made to stay put can better support through firm cushions or weaved fabrics. And while benches might make a nice decorative statement for the yard, those that come with a sturdy back can better offer long-term comfort. Especially when not placed in front of a garage or wall. Metal chairs are also yard staples, but can become cold quickly as the temperature drops. And thought this might not directly affect one’s back health, it can also cause them to tense up and tighten their muscles.

To get the best sitting experiences out of your yard events – including those that don’t leave you in pain the following day – consider stocking up on the right types of chairs. Ones that offer plenty of rear and back support, while also come with cushion and temperature control or insulation. Not only will these versions last longer for outdoor entertainment, they’re also an easy way to increase muscle and overall back health.

Consider an upgrade today to take advantage of these yard-based benefits. 

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

What Is Your Lawn Chair Doing For Your Health?

When setting out to take in the nice weather, amenities can make all the difference. Bug spray, sunscreen, and additional items are what make outdoor time enjoyable. Especially for those of us who are less outdoorsy than others. Additionally, picnic tables make a great place to plop and eat a snack, blankets can help keep the grass at bay, and chairs, they’re likely the best amenity of them all. Who wants to sit on the ground – near gravel or sand – when you can sit up elevated and with support? Even the most outdoorsy of us all prefer a chair. But it’s also important to consider the quality of said chair. Even more so when dealing with back pain or needing a little extra spinal strength.

Which is why, when purchasing a lawn chair, it’s important to consider how it will affect your back health. “Bag” chairs are easier for travel, but also sink and don’t provide any support for the spine or coccyx areas. In contrast, metal or plastic chairs that are too hard can create a surface that’s painful over time. In either scenario, a seat cushion can help create a softer, more back-friendly surface. Many options are made for easy travel, and can help transform any portable chair into one that will sit upright, not sink and/or deteriorate. 

More expensive chairs will also offer these types of perks on their own. Often heavier, these versions are made to withstand weight without dipping, while still holding up the back into place. Talk to your doctor about what positions you should and should not be sitting in, and ask their recommendation for choosing a proper lawn chair. That way, each time you set out to enjoy Mother Nature, you can be sure that your sitting surface is there to provide extra spinal strength, not aches and pains.