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Staff Writer These days it seems like everyone who has ever stitched a seam is getting into the business of designing so-called ergonomic products. If you have ever looked on the Web for these popular products, you may have noticed that a good number of them tend to throw the word around with little care for its meaning or implications. That's why so many "ergonomic" products online these days are simply ordinary furniture with extra curvy lines. True ergonomic products aren't designed to look sleek or sexy, although they can do both. The real products are those to which a number of scientific tests have been applied, and for which empirical data is available. These are the products that surpass standard for load bearing, weight distribution and the encouragement of proper posture. The reason ergonomic products are catching on is simple. In the last few years, the incidence of injuries attributable to repetitive stress and poorly designed office furniture has more than doubled. What seemed like a suspect new age field has now earned the respect and attention of a medical establishment desperate to prevent further nerve damage to a hardworking population. Good ergonomic cushions will usually support your lower back, relieve the stress on your upper thighs and tailbone, and tilt you forward a bit so that your spine comes into alignment. It's not an easy feat to accomplish, which is why many of the best products use gels and fluid-filled cells to adapt more readily to your body's shifting positions. If you find yourself suffering from pain and headaches after each workday, you may want to look into the best ergonomic cushions on the Web today. |
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