Cart
| Next >> | ||
The Bambach Saddle Seat relieves back pain and sciatica in an Oral Surgeon | ||
| Name: | Dr. T. | |
| Age: | 37 | |
| Occupation: | Oral Maxio Facial Surgeon - M.B.S., M.B. ChB., F.R.A.C.D.S., O.M.S. | |
| Symptoms: | Low back pain with sciatica | |
Dr. T. had back problems with sciatic pain, which eventually resulted in restrictions to his lifestyle: "Going on holidays, by the time I had packed the car I could not pick up and hold my children."
Dr. T. undertook a program of exercise and physiotherapy which, along with engagement in his sport of rowing, became part of his regime for managing his symptoms. Another part of his scheme was the Bambach Saddle Seat. He had been told about The Bambach Saddle Seat by a fellow surgeon who had seen it while attending a conference and had subsequently bought one for his surgery. Dr. T. decided to try the Bambach Saddle Seat himself.
Introduction to the Saddle Seat
Dr. T. was instructed how to adjust the seat height and tilt to find the best posture for work. He made adjustments frequently as he became used to the new position. He readjusted his patient's chair to a height optimal for use in conjunction with the Bambach Saddle Seat. He can move easily around his patients and is able to get closer to the work. Dr. T. finds that the Bambach Saddle Seat helps his stability and static "hold" postures associated with the use of loupes in this work. He initially used a standard saddle model and later added the foot operated height adjuster.
Result
Dr. T. experienced a marked improvement in symptoms as a result of a regime of exercise, lifestyle changes and a heightened consciousness of good biomechanics of which the Bambach Saddle Seat was a part. Before using the Bambach Saddle seat, Dr. T. did much of his surgery standing; now he remains seated 30% of the time.
Dr. T. sees one of the main benefits of the Bambach Saddle Seat as a tool that consciously reminds him to assume and maintain good posture.
"The Saddle Seat is good for my posture when operating and for my general postural awareness. As it is not an ordinary seat, it reminds you to be aware of your posture."
Dr. T. believes that the Bambach Saddle Seat is a key part of the attitude change necessary to maintain good spinal health as well as being a seat that actually works to improve your posture.
Before and after images
BEFORE: Using a conventional dental stool
On a conventional dental stool, Dr. T's spine is slumped into a rounded "C" shape. His shoulders are hunched and his arms are in an awkward position, with his elbows excessively flexed and his hand "cocked" in an at-risk position for CTS and RSI.
AFTER: Using the Bambach Saddle Seat
On a Bambach Saddle Seat, Dr. T's his head and neck are restored to a natural position. His shoulders are relaxed, allowing his elbow and hands to work in a natural mid-range position. His head is positioned with greater access to his patient's head and his overall posture is less strained.
