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Proper posture matters to our physical and mental well-being. Getting in the habit of sitting, standing or lying down with correct spinal alignment contributes to better balance, coordination and strength. It also helps prevent chronic pain and other spinal disorders.

As a naturally restorative position, a neutral posture offers the following health benefits for the mind and body:

Developing healthy posture habits can help prevent immediate and long-term health problems. Many chronic pain conditions, spinal disorders and recurring injuries occur or are exacerbated by poor sitting positions. By striving to achieve a neutral sitting posture consistently, you can prevent chronic neck and shoulder pain from pinched nerves or help to better recover from injuries, including herniated discs. 

Correcting your posture may also help to prevent tension headaches caused by upper back and neck pain. For people with conditions like scoliosis, fibromyalgia or multiple sclerosis, adjusting your sitting and lying positions to achieve correct spinal alignment may help alleviate symptoms.

Edema, which is excess fluid retention in the extremities, can occur for a variety of reasons. Improper posture can worsen inflammation and swelling by limiting circulation and placing strain on critical joints, including the hips, knees and ankles.

When sitting or lying in a neutral posture, you reduce pressure on these areas that tend to retain fluid. The zero-gravity position promotes a particularly beneficial neutral posture for reducing swelling. While in the zero-gravity posture, your feet and heart remain in alignment, preventing fluid from building up in the lower extremities. 

Recovering in a neutral posture is important for anyone who regularly experiences edema or is at risk of deep vein thrombosis.

Achieving proper spinal alignment through a neutral posture is possible with the right ergonomic seating and sleeping solutions. Relax The Back carries a wide range of neutral posture recliners, office chairs and bed bases to encourage proper spinal alignment.

At Relax The Back, you’ll find a variety of zero-gravity options, including the Perfect Chair Zero Gravity Recliner, zero-gravity massage chairs and adjustable bed bases that you can set to the zero-gravity position. Shop our selection of zero-gravity chairs online or try out one of our zero-gravity massage chairs when you visit a store location near you.