A general use chair that is configured to provide a dynamic thrust motion
to exercise the lower lumbar area of the user's spine to reduce pressure
on the user's spine, joints and tissue and promote improved circulation
throughout the user's body, particularly the lower back and legs, so as
to reduce fatigue, pain and general discomfort from sitting for long
periods of time. The chair has a conventional seat and leg assembly
components. In one configuration, a back support assembly is pivotally
connected to a pair of vertical members extending upwardly from the seat.
A lumbar thrust assembly connects to the back support assembly to project
a lumbar roller forward and upward to apply the dynamic thrust motion to
the user's lower back. The lumbar thrust assembly motion can be manually
initiated by the user, by leaning back on the chair, or operatively
controlled by a motor and controller unit.