Intestine and pelvic area

As the upper body posture improves, the pressure on the stomach, small intestine and colon decreases and the stomach is no longer pressed between the pelvis and the chest. The increased muscle activity in the stomach area also increases intestine activity.

All this has a positive effect on the bowel movements (peristalsis and its efficiency) and intestine health. In our modern lifestyle the intestine health is weakened also by too little of muscle activity. One-part chairs (traditional or saddle) also press the anus and rectum, slowing down or postponing the evacuation reflex.

Slow intestine activity or long stay of food in the body is involved in common intestine illnesses from which a large part of the population suffers. Sitting with good posture would be a strong preventive measure.

Sitting on a saddle chair provides a solution to a lethal paradigm

It has been both scientifically proven and experimentally shown that conventional sitting leads to health problems. In this text Sanna Hakala, M.Sc., Physiotherapist, explains why conventional sitting is dangerous.

Using Saddle Chairs in Dentistry

Salli Saddle chairs provide a great solution to work in a good posture, as well as reducing tissue (and genital) pressure while sitting due to its split design.

Genital pressure from some saddle chairs can cause you to modify the way you sit, compromising your posture and reducing their effectiveness.

Working Posture and choosing a working seat

How much does the dental team spend on therapy and medication and still the literature is full of articles confirming up to 80% of dentists have problems in their bodies from work?