It starts with the apron.
It is common knowledge that chefs work long hours on their feet in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. The discomfort caused by improper neck alignment, combined with the physical strain of the job, makes this career particularly prone to posture-related pain.
The CEO of Kanned Heat Kitchen spent nearly two decades in the restaurant industry, working his way up from dishwasher to executive chef, before his career was cut short by irreparable back problems.
Chefs spend nearly their entire shifts leaning over hot stoves or slouching over cutting boards. This added weight on their necks directly affects their lower backs, putting unnecessary strain on the L5 and S1 joints, which are the most commonly impacted discs in the lower back. Such pain can lead to sciatica, making daily routines increasingly difficult to complete.
Experiencing pain throughout the workday can lead to a multitude of problems, with self-medication being one of the most common solutions chefs turn to.
Straighten up your act
The cross back feature allows the weight of the apron to be distributed evenly over your shoulders allowing your spine and neck to be more vertically aligned. Our mission is to flood the industry with a product that inspires you to stand straighter and taller as you move from A to B. By capturing 1 second every time you move across the line we can accumulate minutes every day, hours every week, and days every year, where you're standing straighter, strengthening the muscles needed to support you in this physically demanding career. These moments, as small as they may sound, will help prolong your career and over time will slow the degradation of your posture allowing you to continue with creating inspirational cuisine and getting back to enjoying the career you fell in love with.