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I sat down with Christopher Zdenek to talk about something we think we understand as massage therapists… but probably haven’t questioned it enough: ergonomics. And not the buzzword version.
We go beyond posture charts, lumbar rolls, and “just sit up straight” advice — and into what Chris calls real ergonomics and bionomics (laws of life).
If you’ve ever thought:
“I’m doing everything right… and I still hurt”
This episode is for you.
We talk about:
  • Why most ergonomic advice falls short long-term
  • The disconnect between how our bodies are designed vs how we work
  • Why awareness matters more than perfect posture
  • How your environment shapes your energy, focus, and longevity
  • Simple shifts that can help you work with your body, not against it​
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TAKEAWAYS​
  1. Stop chasing perfect posture — start building awareness
    Your body will tell you what it needs long before pain shows up.
  2. Change positions more often than you think you need to
    Your body is not designed to stay still — cycle through positions every 15–20 minutes.
  3. Your setup matters more than your willpower
    You can’t “push through” a poor environment forever.
  4. Table height = career longevity
    If your shoulders are lifting, you’re paying for it later.
  5. Less force, more flow
    Better technique and awareness = better treatments with less effort. 
ABOUT
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Entrepreneur, Thought Architect and cultural evolution and human development and consciousness theorist, Expert Ergonomic Human Performance Product Designer, Real estate developer, Investor and Architect theorist

​CONTACT

Website: ⁠www.somaergo.com⁠
Email: [email protected] Or [email protected] 
www.linkedin.com/in/carlchristopherzdenek
Phone 1-800-836-9130
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​Soma Ergonomics – www.somaergo.com
RESOURCES:  https://somaergo.com/resources/fitting-guides
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Biofeedback tools (mentioned in episode)
Concepts:
  • Ergonomics (“laws of work”)
    • Bionomics (“laws of life”)
  • Practices referenced:
    • Aikido philosophy (flow, efficiency)
    • Somatic awareness & meditation

TRANSCRIPT
#158 The Office Chair Problem: Why You Still Hurt Even With Good Ergonomics with Christopher Zdenek of Soma Ergonomics​
* Transcripts are automatically generated and may not be word for word accurate. 

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