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 Not often does it happen when religion takes notice of the health needs of the society. Comfort was never    a priority when simple wooden pews were used as standard sittings in most of the churches. However the               times changed and the concept of ergonomics has come to the fore. As we have learned more about ergonomics which talks about how poor sitting can actually lead to discomfort and all kinds of ailments, it seems that religion has finally taken notice of our poor spinal cord! Churches have now begun to invest heavily on seating that will provide quality support and comfort to their parishioners. With this new focus on comfort, it becomes very important to be aware of some of the important ergonomic features that affect a chair’s comfort. The most prominent of these are:

·        Lumbar Support: As we all know, the human spine is not a straight line, but a curved one. Lumbar region which the name of the lower part of the spine is very sensitive. While many of the church chairs are designed with a flat backrest they cause the lumbar to flatten while seated. With a wide variety of church chairs available in the market, it is advisable that one should look for chairs with slightly contoured backrest and lumbar support. These types of chairs ensure that one can concentrate on the church proceedings rather than the aching back!

·        Waterfall Seat: The shape of the seat is a very important factor that decides the comfort. If the seat remains flat at the very front edge, the edge can put immense pressure on the knees. A waterfall seat is just the kind of chair one requires if this is the case. It has a thick, rounded edge that extends beyond the frame which reduces the pressure and improves blood circulation in the legs. If you are facing similar difficulties sitting on your church chair, you must ask for a waterfall seat.

·        Foam Density: It is a wide known fact that a cushion is an obvious contributing factor towards the overall comfort of a chair. The more dense and soft a cushion is, the more pleasant the sitting experience. So the next time you go for sampling church chairs, make sure to look for a dual density foam cushion that provides a much higher level of support and comfort for longer sitting periods.

A familiarity with such ergonomic terms is a must because they are helpful in narrowing down your seating choices so that the next time you’ll sit in a congregation you can feel the difference!