Dentist: Back and Sciatic Pain
CASE STUDY
Name: Dr T (M.B.S, M.B,ChB.,F.R.A.C.D.S.,O.M.S.,
Age: 37 years
Occupation: Oral Maxio Facial Surgeon.
Symptoms
Dr T. has 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. knew that he had to consider his situation as serious, so
he undertook a program of exercise and physiotherapy which, along
with his engagement in his sport of rowing, have become part of his
regime for managing his symptoms. Another part of his scheme is 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 in
Cairns, Australia 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 subsequently moved to a more spacious surgery, and now he
also has a patient's chair that can be raised to a height optimal
for use in conjunction with the Bambach Saddle Seat. He has the
space to move more easily around his patients and is able to get
closer to the work. Dr T. uses a loupe for his work, which requires
great stability and static "hold" position. His seat is a standard
model, with 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
is a part.
'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.'
Before using the Bambach Saddle seat, Dr T. did all of his
surgery standing; now he remains seated 30% of the time. He has
been using the Bambach Saddle Seat for 18 months.
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. He 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.
