We sell kneelers because many practitioners recommend them for all the correct reasons. However, many of the cheaper wooden kneelers do not withstand the test of time very well, often breaking within 12 months. When it comes to kneeling chairs "cheap" is not always the best way to go.
Lets consider the Pro's and Con's of Kneelers.
Positives -
A posture positive position is attained (Knees lower than hips)
Generally significantly cheaper than a mid-priced ergonomic chair.
To some degree fashionable
Negatives -
Uncomfortable sitting position for long periods.
Continually held in an aggressive seating position without any back support.
Must not be used by anyone with a knee condition or prone to joint discomfort.
Most seating places us in a position whereby the knees are at the same
height as our hips, this effectively traps our upper body weight in the lumbar area and this weight compression can cause or aggravate many MSD's. By using a kneeler this body weight is decompressed and travels down to your knees. So effectively you create the environment to transfer you back problem to your knees !
Many practitioners are simply not aware that todays modern Orthopaedic Seating provides a forward tilt mechanism that forward slopes the seat down, thus allowing the weight transfer down through your legs without stopping it either in the lumbar area or knees. PLUS you have all the benefits of an office chair vs a kneeler. A good test of this is to purchase a foam seat wedge and place it on your existing chair !
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