Getting in and out of a chair is something that comes easily for the majority of us, but as we get older or suffer injuries, it can become increasingly difficult. However, to make it easier, there is the lift chair. This innovative piece of technology allows the chair to be raised or lowered to facilitate people getting in and out of it. But how exactly does it work to help people?



Well, to begin with the chair is in a fairly upright position so that the person wanting to sit down doesn't have to drastically alter there body shape to take a seat. Once seated, the chair can be controlled into a number of different positions depending on the condition of the person sat in the chair. This slow movement between positions, being supported by the chair takes the strain off of sitting down and makes it easier for those who have difficulty.

Once sat down some chairs can recline to be completely horizontal, allowing the whole back to be relaxed, removing strain and aiding in pain relief. Others go still further, placing the user in what is known as a Zero-G position with their knees elevated slightly above their chest whilst laying down. This has the benefit of not only allowing proper spinal cord alignment, it also increases the lung capacity of the user ? allowing deeper breathing and greater relaxation Whilst this is not possible for all chairs, most can recline to most angles to about 60 degrees or so ? providing a far more relaxed position for the person suffering from back problems to sit in. This reduces the strain on the back during sitting and can make reading or watching television far more relaxing and enjoyable.

When it comes to standing up again, the chair once more slowly rises up allowing a gentle standing exist from the chair so the user doesn't have to apply undue strain to the back.

On top of being fantastically useful, lift chairs now come with many extra features to make life just a little more comfortable. The most obvious is a range of fabrics to suit all tastes, with a similar wide range of colours. Perhaps more practical is the inclusion of heating and massaging in some of the chairs. This can sooth tired muscles and ailing bones, to add a very high level of comfort not found in traditional lift chairs. These add ons further increase the therapeutic effects of the chairs, enable improved relaxation, and provide elevated comfort.

In conclusion, the lift chair will not only make it easier to stand up, but they also make sitting down safe and easy. These chairs are increasingly becoming an item that offers genuine comfort also!