Correct back and neck support is vital in every aspect of life - sleeping, standing, lifting, and sitting. It is particularly important for folks that are suffering from back and neck discomfort. But what about the times when you're not sleeping, standing, lifting, or sitting? What about when you are relaxing?

Lounging in a chair or on the sofa does not relieve the pressure placed on your back. In fact, it adds to the strain on your back and neck. It is not 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 answer to this problem is a zero gravity chair. The anti gravity lounge chair is ergonomically engineered to recline to a point where stress on the spine is relieved.

zero gravity recline is a method that was developed by NASA to minimize force exerted on astronauts' spines 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 ordinary form and size.

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

• correct spinal alignment


• reduced pressure on the back


• less muscle tension


• less pressure on the heart


• better circulation

The 0 gravity position is also known as the'90/90' position thanks to the right angles formed at the hips and knees. This puts you spine in the proper resting position where it forms an S-curve. In this position almost all stress on the lower back is eliminated.

Look for a 0 gravity chair that reclines smoothly and returns to an upright position simply. 0 gravity recliners often come with adjustable head restrainers and neck rolls. Also consider a chair that includes built-in massage. Other features include a lumbar pillow, power recline, adjustable footrest, and memory plastic cushioning.