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Proper neck and back support is critical in every aspect of life - sleeping, standing, lifting, and sitting. It is particularly important for people who suffer from back and neck discomfort. But what about the times when you are not sleeping, standing, lifting, or sitting? What about when you are relaxing?

Lounging in a chair or on the couch does not relieve the pressure placed on your back. In fact, it adds to the strain on your back and neck. It isn't practical to sit upright in an energy saving office chair or to stand in your living room when you're relaxing after dinner or reading a novel.

one solution to this problem is a zero gravity chair. The anti gravity chair is ergonomically engineered to recline to a point where stress on the backbone is relieved.

nil gravity recline is a technique that was developed by NASA to minimize force exerted on astronauts' pricks during takeoff. In an upright position, either standing or sitting, gravity places stress on the backbone. This causes the discs to compress and muscles to contract to maintain balance. When gravity is neutralized, back muscles rest and the discs return to their normal form and size.

zero gravity recliners extend the lower legs above the heart to achieve this neutralised gravity effect on the back. This ends in :

• correct spinal alignment


• reduced pressure on the back


• less muscle tension


• less strain on the heart


• better circulation

The nil gravity position is also known as the'90/90' position due to the right angles formed at the hips and knees. This places you spine in the correct resting position where it forms an S-curve. In this position virtually all pressure on the lower back is eliminated.

Look for a nil gravity chair that reclines smoothly and returns to an upright position simply. Zero gravity recliners regularly come with adjustable headrests and neck rolls. Also consider a chair that includes inbuilt massage. Other features include a lumbar pillow, power recline, adjustable footrest, and memory material cushioning.