At the end of a workday, we often hear ourselves say, “Ouch! My back hurts.” It’s a wonder because we are usually careful enough to use ergonomic chairs at our desks. So how come we still have pain at the end of the day?

The core muscles are those found in our abdomen, pelvis, hips, and back. Although crunches develop one core muscle, that which turns into a six-pack, there are many more important core muscles that need to be developed by other means. Developing the core muscles is not very popular because you don’t really see the results since most of these muscles are beneath the six-pack, for example. However, improving the these can be felt because it improves our posture, gives us more energy, and lets us walk tall even when we age.

The balance ball which is also known as the body ball, gym ball, gymnastic ball, Swiss ball, Pezzi ball, stability ball, to name a few, has achieved the development of the core muscles in a lot of people. Due to its positive feedback, it is recommended to be a desk chair in the office! Combining exercise and work saves time, effort and money for a lot of us. While it is very efficient in strengthening the core muscles, it may also cause serious accidents. Due to its instability, one quick turn may cause the person to fall off from the exercise ball.

Because of this dilemma, a chiropractor, Dr. Randy J. Weinzoff (who is also a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, specializing in exercise and sports rehabilitation, and chronic pain alleviation) developed the Balance Ball Chair. This chair is an ingenious invention combining a Pilates ball and an office chair.

So what is it? Well, remember those exercise balls (also known as the Pilates ball, yoga ball, therapy ball, Swedish ball, fitness ball, or gym ball) that they told us to sit on in front of our desks? Well, this chair is a combination of the ball and an office chair. Therefore, we won’t have to be scared that it might drop us and roll away if we make huge, sudden movements. However, this chair is only for those who are 5 feet to 5 feet and 11 inches tall. They must also be below 300 pounds.

Using this chair needs a lot of getting used to. It is advised to sit straight to achieve the full effect of the equipment and to raise the legs every once in a while. If it is going to be a long day in front of your desk, it is also advisable to get up and move around every few hours.

To check out the Balance Ball Chair, you can purchase it from many popular stores online. It may cost anywhere from $64.95 to $83.95. Presently, this chair is suggested for people who are 5′ to 5’11″ and those who weigh up to 300 lbs.

Looking for a ball chair ergonomic style for your office? Read our reviews on an exercise ball ergonomic chair before you buy one.

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