You don't have to be part of the 80% struggling with chronic back pain. The average person spends about a third of their life sitting, unaware of the health risks.
But what if sitting isn't actually the problem?
Here’s what the real problem is:
Regardless of whether you're standing or sitting, research shows that poor posture is associated with a range of issues:
Chronic Pain
Fatigue
Injury
Depression
Poor Vision
Poor Digestion
Poor Circulation
DYSFUNCTIONAL BREATHING
SHORTENED LIFE EXPECTANCY
Furthermore, research indicates that
85 - 92%
of back injuries result from stressful postures.
HERE’S WHAT GOOD POSTURE WILL DO FOR YOU
Inversely, good posture has numerous benefits. Research indicates that maintaining proper posture can lead to a wide range of positive outcomes that improve both physical health and overall well-being, such as:
Reduced Pain
Better Circulation
IMPROVED DIGESTION + BREATHING
INCREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
Before getting into the solution to achieving good posture, here are some common solutions you’ll find to the posture problem that actually don’t help:
STANDING DESKS
You might be thinking, “I need a standing desk.” However, research offers a different perspective.
According to The American Journal of Epidemiology, occupations predominantly involving standing were associated with a 2-fold risk of heart disease compared to predominantly sitting occupations.
Additionally, many people choose to stand to burn extra calories throughout the day, but the difference is negligible. One study reveals that you only burn an extra 9 calories per hour when standing compared to sitting. That’s equivalent to a single piece of celery.
LUMBAR SUPPORT
Another common misconception is the idea you've always heard: "lumbar support is what makes a good ergonomic chair".
This is simply not true.
Research has shown that the angle of the pelvis determines the position of the spine, not lumbar support. In fact, supporting the body at the lumbar spine is like supporting a tall building at the 5th floor! Our body collapses with lumbar support, and we end up in a slouched posture.
This slouched posture increases disc pressure and can lead to conditions such as disc herniation, disc degeneration, spondylolisthesis, just to name a few. Our ligaments get strained, and we develop muscle imbalances that follow us throughout the day. No wonder you’re in pain!
SO WHAT’S THE SOLUTION?
PRESENTING THE
ANTHROS CHAIR
THE SECRET TO SITTING WELL.
The Anthros difference in 2 minutes
The Anthros Chair is designed to revolutionize your sitting experience.
Backed by a team of wheelchair seating specialists with 70+ years of combined expertise, the Anthros chair is the result of extensive experience, evidence-based research, and scientific rigor.
Our knowledge comes from working with the most complex sitters on the planet – wheelchair users, for whom seating equipment can be a life-or-death decision.
The Anthros Chair is designed to revolutionize your sitting experience.
Backed by a team of wheelchair seating specialists with 70+ years of combined expertise, the Anthros Chair is the result of extensive experience, evidence-based research, and scientific rigor.
Our knowledge comes from working with the most complex sitters on the planet – wheelchair users, for whom seating equipment can be a life-or-death decision.
Anthros vs traditional chairs
Long-lasting Seat Comfort
TRADITIONAL DESK CHAIRS:
Standard foam may degrade over time.
ANTHROS
Contoured seat with premium foam, Cloudtex, and Cloudfloat technology.
Posture Assistance
TRADITIONAL DESK CHAIRS:
Lumbar support results in slouching over time.
ANTHROS
Designed to promote an optimal “S” curve of the spine by supporting the pelvis.
Decreases Disc Pressure
TRADITIONAL DESK CHAIRS:
Slouching results in increased lumbar disc pressure.
ANTHROS
Reduces disc pressure by up to 40%, reducing the risk of pain and discomfort.
Fit for everyone, and any desk.
Professionals, Gamers, Or Any Serious Sitter
OUR STORY
Our journey began with a simple yet profound realization. As wheelchair seating experts, we heard the same comment over and over at industry trade shows:
"I wish my office chair felt like this!"
This got us thinking:
What about everyone else?
What about the millions of people sitting at desks all day, suffering from aches, discomfort, headaches, and pain?
What about gamers grinding for hours on end, constantly shifting positions due to discomfort?
Don’t they deserve an evidence-based sitting solution?
This journey led us to create Anthros - the first chair that adapts to the human body.
THE ONLY CHAIR THAT COMES WITH A THERAPIST
At Anthros, our commitment extends beyond just selling chairs; we're dedicated to assisting you with your sitting posture and office setup regardless of whether you choose to buy from us.
Schedule a complimentary 1:1 video call with one of our on-staff therapists to discuss:
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