The result is stress on the spinal discs and the surrounding soft tissues of the spine. Note the backward rotation of the pelvis and rounding of her back and neck. This dentist suffered from low back pain at work. Note upright pelvis and more functional position of the arms and hands. Back pain and fatigue were markedly reduced.
Musculoskeletal disorders are common among drummers, pianists, string players, and others.
Playing a musical instrument demands high precision with the hands. In conventional seating, the body's center of gravity is behind the pelvis, which forces the spine to round and the arms to reach excessively forward to play the instrument. This strains the neck, back, and shoulders. The Bambach Saddle Seat moves the body's center of gravity forward, thus allowing closer access to the instrument, reducing postural strain and providing greater freedom of movement to the arms and legs. In order to reach the keys, he had to round his neck and back and hunch his shoulders forward.