News & Updates
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June 18, 2020
5 Tremendous Benefits of Sleeping With a Bed Wedge Pillow
Did you know that around thirty percent of the UK is severely sleep-deprived? If you’re one of these people, you may feel as though you’ve tried all of the tricks. You follow a soothing night-time routine, you take sleep-inducing supplements and you’ve purchased new mattress pads and pillows. However, you still can’t fall asleep comfortably.
What if we told you that there might be one final option to try - the bed wedge pillow! This strangely shaped pillow may not be on your radar, but it can help you get a restful night’s sleep.
Here are some of the benefits a bed pillow wedge can provide.
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June 04, 2020
Benefits Of A Humanscale Chair For Your Desk
Almost 3 out of every 4 office workers say their chair caused them back pain at one point or another.
An ergonomic office chair makes a huge difference in your comfort and productivity but too many people treat it as an afterthought.
If you spend any amount of time sitting at a desk, a Humanscale chair can make a huge difference in your day. Let's look at the benefits of these office chairs.
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May 12, 2020
Improve Home Office Ergonomics with a Humanscale Office Chair
With COVID-19 in full swing, many of us have been forced to work our jobs from home. Of course, this comes with a number of benefits: no lengthy commute, having our own space to work, and being able to do our job in our PJs, just to name a few.
However, there are a few challenges that come with working from home as well. No, we don't mean having your kids run into your "office" during a meeting. We're talking about something that directly affects your health - the chair you sit in while you work.
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April 06, 2020
Where to Buy Humanscale Chairs: Shop the Full Lineup!
Fallen in love with the Humanscale brand? We don’t blame you! If you’re wondering where to buy Humanscale chairs amidst the COVID-19 crisis, turn to Back Care Online. We stock a variety of Humanscale office chairs, plus the Humanscale mats, foot rockers, Ballo stools and monitor arms to go along with them. Our Humanscale office chairs are in stock and ready to dispatch, so all that’s left for you to do is to decide which one is right for you.
Learn more about our Humanscale office chair lineup to discover why owning a new Humanscale Freedom, Diffrient World or Liberty Chair is right for you. With everyone now working from home, it's time you knew what it felt like to work in comfort!
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March 29, 2020
Humanscale Ballo Stool: Make Working From Home Fun!
Working from home can be tedious if you don’t inject some fun and excitement into your day. If you’re struggling for inspiration or motivation, change up your work routine with a Humanscale Ballo Stool!
The Humanscale Ballo Stool was inspired by the traditional exercise ball and was the brainchild of Don Chadwick. Don wanted to make an innovative office stool that incorporated the feel of an exercise ball, but provided more fun and engagement to the user. The multipurpose Ballo stool promotes healthy movement and features a playful aesthetic that complements any home office, family room or lounge area.
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March 23, 2020
What is the Best Home Office Chair?
Humanscale: The Best At-Home Office Chair Brand
If you find yourself working from home due to COVID-19, don’t settle for anything less than a productive and comfortable at-home workstation. Working from home presents a number of challenges, but being unproductive doesn’t have to be one of them. Read our blog to learn why Humanscale office chairs provide the best value for the money and reimagine your at-home workspace today!
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March 16, 2020
4 Common Lower Back Injuries in Young Athletes
As anyone who played sports in their youth knows, athletics are a key part of a child’s physical and social development. Sports teach children teamwork, friendship, competition and discipline, which is why it’s no surprise that 96.7% of children aged 11-16 and 84.1% of children aged 5-10 play sports outside of school, according to Physiopedia.
Although youth sports offer a host of benefits, the dark side of athletics is the fact that injury often can’t be avoided. Sadly, up to 20% of all sports injuries result in lower back and neck pain, as determined by Spine-Health. Breaking that percentage down further, 10-15% of young athletes suffer lower back pain from sports specifically. In fact, 30% of all athletes
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March 10, 2020
Why Does Your Back Hurt as You Get Older?
No one bends over backwards at the thought of getting old. The natural aging process brings noticeable differences, which tend to include more than just a few gray hairs and an extended waistline. According to Dr. Alexis Tigan from Penn Medicine, most people tend to experience back pain and neck pain in their 40s. Although lower back pain is more common than upper back pain, you may experience both during your middle-age years.
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February 09, 2020
4 Benefits of Inversion Therapy & Tables
How’s it hanging, back pain sufferers? According to The British Pain Society, not very well. Can you believe that back pain costs the UK economy £10 billion? If you’re like the average person, you’ve probably sunk hundreds of pounds into painkillers, physiotherapy appointments and yoga sessions that all promise to relieve back pain with little to no effect. Frustrated? We bet. That’s why we’re here to tell you that there’s a better way: Inversion Therapy!
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January 28, 2020
What Causes Lower Back Pain and How to Prevent It
Let’s face it. Lower back pain doesn’t discriminate and affects men and women across the UK equally. With back pain being one of the top reasons why people miss work and suffer injuries on the job, it can come as no surprise that 80% of adults state that they’ve experienced back pain at some point in their life. Although most back pain lasts a few days or weeks, what if we could avoid it all together?
Read our blog to learn what causes back pain and discover ways to prevent it. Our tips, paired with our back pain products, can help you move pain free!