For Those With Back Issues Just Getting Out Of A Chair Is Painful.

Oct. 21, 2008 - PRLog -- Although chiropractors care for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for relief from this pervasive condition.  In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.

A few interesting facts about back pain:

One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work.  In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.
Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.
Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain—and that’s just for the more easily identified costs.
Experts estimate that as many as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in our lives. (Source: American Chiropractic Association)

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One solution that helps daily living is an automated elevating seat cushion.
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The Seat Assist is a self-powered lifting cushion that provides that extra lift needed to help you get in and out of any armchair on your own. Lifts up to 80% of your weight.
Raises you up to 10" (to an almost standing position).
Portable.
For people who have trouble rising from a seated position.

The Seat Assist is a self-powered lifting cushion that provides that extra lift needed to help you get in and out of any armchair on your own. There are no switches, electric wires or special installation. The comfortable navy cushion adds two inches to the height of the chair when you are seated.

Simply shift your weight forward and push off gently with your arms and legs. Once you start standing up, the pneumatic lift handles up to 80% of your weight and will gently raise you up to 10" high, to an almost standing position! (For people with balance issues, we recommend practicing on a hard chair at the dining room table.)

The Seat Assist cushion is portable too! It weighs only 9 pounds and flattens quickly for easy transport. (Recommended for use on firm arm chairs or firm sofas. Lifting cushions are not meant to be used in chairs with wheels, like a wheelchair or an office chair with non-lockable wheels).

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