Riding-like sitting or balanced sitting includes a sitting posture that approaches the natural resting position

Neutral spine

A neutral spine or good posture refers to the "three natural curves [that] are present in a healthy spine."- Posture :The word "posture" comes from the Latin verb "ponere" which is defined as "to put or place." The general concept of human posture refers to "the carriage of the body as a whole, the...

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A forward sloping seat

Saddle chair

A saddle chair uses the same principles in its design as an equestrian saddle. It does not have a backrest but is equipped with a chair base on castors and a gas cylinder for adjusting the correct sitting height. The castors enable moving around and reaching out for e.g. tools while...

 encourages this natural posture, which is the same as when lying on the side while sleeping. The lumbar curve is preserved, the joint angles are open, and muscles are well-balanced and relaxed. This position is exactly the same as when riding a horse: the rider sits upright and at the same time maintains a lumbar lordosis because of the downwards sloping thighs.

Riding-like sitting or balanced seating is the most suitable position for long periods of sitting. Forward sloping seats and higher desks
can eliminate lower back strain and even prevent chronic back pain

Back pain

Back pain is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.The pain can often be divided into neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain or tailbone pain...

. It also relieves pressure on the lungs and stomach and provides greater mobility.

External links

• AlternativeSeating.org — An online community of researchers and enthusiasts dedicated to sharing information on the concept of alternative seating.