The back is made up of 24 bone blocks known as vertebrae. These are stacked on top of one another beginning on the pelvis all the way up to the skull. The vertebrae itself has what is known as disks between them acting as shock absorbers providing flexibility to the spine. The most common area that pain occurs in is the lumbar region, more commonly known as the lower back. This part of the back bears the weight of the upper part of the body.

The most common occurrences of back pain are due to stress and strain. Standing badly, lifting incorrectly, driving in a hunched position and slouching in chairs are prime triggers of back pain to the lumbar region. For many people, sitting in a chair for long periods of time is part of everyday life. Whether you are sat in auditorium seating, university seating such as the campus armchair, stackable chairs such as the Race Kencot Chair watching a school play or sitting in office furniture at work, stress to your lower back could be causing damage. Comfortable seating providing the correct support and a conscious effort to sit properly is essential if you are going to avoid back problems.

A student's lifestyle is one that can trigger back problems later in life. Lecture theatre seating will see hours upon hours of students slouching in rowed chairs through their lectures. This means that muscles are slack and are unable to support the back properly leaving the back more vulnerable to damage from certain movements. Thankfully, general university and conference seating has vastly improved over the years. Educational seating now has the correct support in areas key to promoting good posture. Lecture seating includes the Kencot free standing chair. Both ergonomic and stylish, the Kencot seating system is extremely adaptable, and with its slender profile. Gone are the days of single old wooden seats that caused aches and pains. Now even stackable chairs such as the Stanway chair offer the correct educational seating position.

The correct seating posture and support are vital to avoid back pain in life. Especially for those who spend long periods of time sat down in one position. For more information regarding conference and educational seating visit the Stacking Chairs website.