I began reviewing Lift Chairs quite a few years ago. It wasn't until recently when I realized that all of my research came in handy! My mom was in the market for one and I was glad to have all of the knowledge I had when it came to Lift Chairs. So... Why is a zero-gravity lift chair the best option? You might be surprised that it's not all about comfort. There's a lot of other perks involved with zero-gravity lift chairs...
Let's begin with what exactly "zero gravity" means when you're talking about a lift chair. It's actually quite simple! Zero-gravity means that the weight of your body is evenly distributed across the chair.
As you will see in this photo, you are essentially eliminating the force of gravity. How exactly does that help YOU though? Allow me to explain...
When you use the reclining function of a zero-gravity lift chair, you can bring your legs above your heart. By doing this, you are reducing stress on the heart and encouraging circulation and blood flow.
For those of us who have debilitating back pain, you will probably want to look specifically for a zero-gravity lift chair. Why is this? Because you are removing the pressure on your spine. As a sufferer of degenerative disc disease, I can tell you that removing even the smallest bit of pressure from your spine is heavenly!
The next perk of a zero-gravity lift chair may surprise you a bit. Did you know they can improve lung function? Let's think about this for a minute...
Zero-gravity lift chairs recline to a complete sleeping position. These are sometimes referred to as "cat-napper chairs". By placing your body in the sleeping position of a zero-gravity lift chair, you are reducing the amount of pressure on your diaphragm. As a result, your lungs are able to expand more freely. With time, increased lung expansion will result in improved lung function.
Now let's touch on the topic of blood flow. Most of us know that by having your legs in a position where they are elevated above your heart will encourage blood flow. Something we really don't give much though to are the actual benefits of doing this. When your blood begins to circulate at a more rapid speed, it's going to be directed to parts of your body that don't usually reach an optimal level of blood flow.
With all of that said, I would think buying a zero-gravity lift chair is in most peoples best interest.
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