4 facts about the seated position:

• Did you know that you spend nine years of life sitting in the office.
• Eight hours a day, 230 days a year over 40 years is 75000 hours sat down!
• Lower back pain is the 2nd largest cause of absenteeism and the number one cause of disability for workers under 45 years of age
• The movement of a seated human can be likened to that of a gear with three cogs: the pelvis, the thorax and the head.

Steelcase’s unparalleled Motion Study, is a unique medical study which involved 27 scientists and 732 test participants, was carried out a few years ago to unravel the complexity of spinal movement.

Four main discoveries emerged form this study:

• The spine does not move as a single unit
• Each individual’s spinal motion is unique
• The upper and lower back regions require different amounts and kinds of support
• When you lean backwards, your pelvis rotates backwards.

These discoveries allowed Steelcase to develop the LiveBack® technology. This pioneering technology is designed to mould around each individuals spine to reduce the chance of lower back sag and a hunched posture. By conforming to each individual‘s unique “spine print", the users enjoy greater comfort and support over extended periods of time.

This patented technology has not only been used to design high performance office seating products but has now also been extended to the automotive and the aerospace industries.