# Pain-Alleviating Chair Accessories The PhysicalMind Institute 'MININSERT' Relieves Tension By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physicalmind-institute-mininsert References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/neoprene-holster/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [physicalmind.myshopify](https://physicalmind.myshopify.com/products/minisert?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) Sitting for extended periods at a workstation is essential for many professionals but has become notorious for causing [discomfort in the short and long-term](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break), so the PhysicalMind Institute 'MININSERT' has been created with this in mind. The device works by being positioned onto the rear backrest of the chair and will immediately go to work providing sitters with a way to alleviate pressure or stiffness. Sitters can lean back, stretch out and enjoy a [mini massage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heating-pad-and-body-massager) at any point throughout the day without even getting up to accommodate continuous treatment. The PhysicalMind Institute 'MININSERT' is a noninvasive solution that can be added onto [virtually any chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-ergochair-ultra-2) and will go to work providing effective pain relief from home or the office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ergonomic Chair Accessories:** Opportunity for developing innovative accessories that enhance comfort and promote healthy sitting habits. - **Pain Relief Technology:** Development of advanced technologies or devices to alleviate discomfort and provide pain relief for individuals in extended sitting positions. - **Portable Massage Solutions:** Market potential for compact, portable massage accessories that can be integrated into chairs for on-demand relaxation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating pain-alleviating features into chair designs to provide enhanced comfort and address the growing demand for ergonomic solutions. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to develop and market pain relief accessories targeted at individuals in sedentary work environments. - **Office Supplies:** Developing and promoting chair accessories that improve workplace ergonomics and the overall well-being of office workers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supplemental Posture Chair Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble-chair.md) - [Dual-Cushion Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-chair.md) - [Feature-Rich Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemax-chair.md) - [Air-Powered Office Chair Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-massage-cushion.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md) - [Naturalistic Kneeling Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilno-nord-kneeling-chair.md) - [Total-Body Massage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x77-massage-chair.md) - [Doctor-Developed Lumbar Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifted-lumbar-cushion.md) - [Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair2.md)