La-Z-Boy Study: Doctors Prescribe Relaxation
November 19, 2009
The study surveyed 300 primary care physicians in the United States July 29-31, and the findings include:
* An overwhelming 9 in 10 doctors agree that relaxation at home is important to reduce stress.
* The vast majority of doctors (96 percent) agree that sitting at home in a reclining position promotes relaxation.
* On average, doctors recommend about one hour of relaxation each day, in conjunction with other healthy behaviors, to relieve stress.
"Health consciousness has risen dramatically over the past few decades, but so have stress levels, and many people mistakenly believe that healthy living equals busy living," said Dr. Dave David, a board-certified physician who has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years. "Taking time to relax and unwind each day can be very beneficial in many ways, including lowering blood pressure and increasing emotional and mental health. The reclining position is especially helpful because it prevents swelling and edema, promotes good posture and eases pressure on the joints."
"It's great that physicians are recognizing the need for relaxation in our hectic society," said Doug Collier, chief marketing officer for La-Z-Boy. "We have always known that reclining helps people relax and relieve stress, and now it has been confirmed by doctors around the country."
Dr. David recommends using recliners that offer total body and lumbar support as well as varying degrees of reclining, as each person has unique support needs.
"In today's hectic world, where so many people have extremely busy schedules, it's important to make relaxing a priority," he said. "There's no better place to follow 'doctor's orders' than in a comfortable recliner or reclining sofa."
For more stress tips from Dr. David or additional La-Z-Boy product information, click here.
* An overwhelming 9 in 10 doctors agree that relaxation at home is important to reduce stress.
* The vast majority of doctors (96 percent) agree that sitting at home in a reclining position promotes relaxation.
* On average, doctors recommend about one hour of relaxation each day, in conjunction with other healthy behaviors, to relieve stress.
"Health consciousness has risen dramatically over the past few decades, but so have stress levels, and many people mistakenly believe that healthy living equals busy living," said Dr. Dave David, a board-certified physician who has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years. "Taking time to relax and unwind each day can be very beneficial in many ways, including lowering blood pressure and increasing emotional and mental health. The reclining position is especially helpful because it prevents swelling and edema, promotes good posture and eases pressure on the joints."
"It's great that physicians are recognizing the need for relaxation in our hectic society," said Doug Collier, chief marketing officer for La-Z-Boy. "We have always known that reclining helps people relax and relieve stress, and now it has been confirmed by doctors around the country."
Dr. David recommends using recliners that offer total body and lumbar support as well as varying degrees of reclining, as each person has unique support needs.
"In today's hectic world, where so many people have extremely busy schedules, it's important to make relaxing a priority," he said. "There's no better place to follow 'doctor's orders' than in a comfortable recliner or reclining sofa."
For more stress tips from Dr. David or additional La-Z-Boy product information, click here.
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