Spinal Pressures & Lifing

Based on the renowned 1999 study by Hans–Joachim Wilke, PhD et al., *New In Vivo Measurements of Pressures in the Intervertebral Disc in Daily Life*, the following is a summary of the relationship between lifting and pressure in the lumbar intervertebral disc. And here is the research link, you can download the study here.https://www.fonar.com/pdf/spine_vol_24.No.8.pdf

First, they inserted pressure probe sensors into the lumbar intervertebral discs to test pressure values in various body postures.

As shown in the image below, with the support of arm supports, the pressure decreased from 0.45 MPa in a relaxed sitting position to 0.1 MPa, significantly reducing lumbar spine pressure.

In Short, this demonstrates that lifting can substantially reduce pressure in the lumbar intervertebral discs. 

We believe that the lumoo uplift chair we developed will be very helpful for people who need to sit for several hours every day, especially for their lumbar spine.