Zero-Gravity Recliners & Chairs Available now at Contour Living

The zero-gravity technology is credited to the scientists and doctors at NASA and was utilized in the space program to reduce the amount of compressional forces exerted on the spine by the extreme speed at which the astronauts blast into space. During take-off, astronauts recline with their feet higher than their hearts with a torso to leg angle of 126 degrees +/- 7. The reason zero-gravity is a preferred posture for astronauts is any slight amount of disc compression will be exemplified by the speed and force of take off.

Normal sitting postures can load 150 pounds of compression into the lower back, while standing can load 100 pounds of compression, and lying in a horizontal position can load 25 pounds of compression. Even a minor back or spinal disc problem can be exacerbated with 25 pounds of compression.

Contour Living offers several options for zero-gravity: Multiple models of BackSaver™ brand zero-gravity chairs and the Back Max wedge cushion recliners.

Backsaver ZGR100L $999	BackSaver ZGR200L Starting at $1499	Back Max Cushions $99.99

More about BackSaver™brand zero-gravity recliners:

A zero-gravity recliner can reduce or even eliminate the pressure that can cause spinal disc compression while sitting.

BackSaver™ brand is the originator of the zero-gravity recliner!

BackSaver™ brand designed a solution to this discomfort by mimicking the postures of the astronauts with a chair called a Zero-Gravity Recliner. This chair positions a person into a no compression or zero gravity posture by assuming the ideal angles of the torso to the leg the same way NASA positions the astronauts.

Zero-Gravity Recliners are designed to relieve the body of the pressures that cannot be relieved in a standing, seated or laying position or with other recliners that position the torso parallel to the horizon. The spine is allowed to unload the compressional forces with a ZGR by raising the lower legs above the heart which has the following benefits:

• Less pressure on the spine

• Reduced muscle tension

• Less pressure on the heart and expanded lung capacity

• Increased circulation and increased blood oxygen levels

More about Back Max wedge cushions from Contour Living:

Back Max® is the most complete full body ergonomic wedge cushion support system available. It's unique 3-piece design unfolds and supports your entire body in 8 orthopedic positions!

In the Zero Gravity full recliner position, the BackMax supports your entire body in a 120° angled "zero stress zone," the most relaxed position for your heart, body, and nervous system.

The 120-degree angled position (zero gravity recliner) places the body in its most relaxed state, where the heart and nervous system have to do the least amount of work to pump blood through the body.NASA astronauts assume this stress-free position for lift-off, minimizing physical stress on their bodies.

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