What is an ergonomic office chair and its benefits

Back pain is one of the direct effects of a sedentary lifestyle. That’s why choosing a good desk or office chair is one of the most important decisions we will make throughout our (long) working life. Today we present in detail the best office chair in this post : What is an ergonomic office chair and its benefits.

Ergonomic office chairs are made to fit your body shape and allow you to work for hours without back pain.

They are basically adjustable, comfortable, study and computer chairs. As their shape adapts to your body, your body does not have to make any effort or strain your posture. For this reason, the ergonomic postural chair is considered the best office chair.

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Basically, the ergonomic study chair is 100% adjustable. As the name suggests, ergonomic is that which adapts to offer the greatest possible comfort. Therefore, it is not ergonomic if the depth, height, armrests and headrest of the chair cannot be adjusted. Here we give you more details on how to choose the right office chair.

How many hours a day do you spend sitting? In our previous post, we talked about the fact that the worst thing for back pain is to spend many hours sitting… However, this doesn’t seem to be something we can avoid, so technology has been in charge of creating comfortable office chairs, which mitigate the physical effects of sitting for so long (although not the psychological ones, do some sport).

These are the types of ergonomic chairs you can find on the market. They are all comfortable chairs for studying, working and being in general, whether at home or in the office.

➤ JAPANESE KNEELING CHAIR FOR BACK PAIN

If you have never seen this chair you will be surprised by its shape, but the truth is that the ergonomic kneeling chair is a chair designed to keep your back straight. They are office chairs for people with back problems, frequent lower back pain or spinal problems. Although you don’t need to have been diagnosed with anything, the truth is that this chair is designed to keep your back straight and will help correct your spine.

Its backless shape means that the weight falls on your knees, relieving your lower back from the weight of your body. However, if you find the idea too strange, you can also opt for a kneeling chair with a backrest, which is the same but you can rest your back at any given moment to be more comfortable.

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➤ SIHOO CHAIR, THE BEST CHAIRS FOR WORK AND NORMAL CHAIRS

This ergonomic chair with an ergonomic backrest – shaped like a chair – the Sihoo, has an ergonomic mesh that adapts to the weight of your body and takes its shape without deforming. They are the best chairs for working, and the ones you will find in practically every office that is up to date in PRL.

This computer chair has a lumbar support, to relax the strain on your back, and the armrest, backrest and seat can be adjusted to your height.

➤ OFFICE CHAIR FOR TALL PEOPLE

These are height-adjustable office chairs with a backrest of 50 to 70 cm. No more slouching!

The consistency of the seat should be medium-high hardness. If it is too soft, it can end up becoming a very uncomfortable support. In addition to this factor, the main quality of the seat of an ergonomic chair is that it should be adjustable in height and depth. What does this mean? We explain it to you.

Height-adjustable seat. When sitting on a chair, it is important that the legs form a right angle or, at the most, reach 110°. The feet should rest on the floor or on the footrest. Crossing the legs or sitting on one of them is obviously not advisable. If the legs are at a 90° angle and the feet are resting properly, this is the first step towards a healthy posture.

Depth-adjustable seat. It is also important to pay attention to the size of the seat surface. Depth adjustment allows this space to be larger or smaller and to be adjusted to the shape of your body. It is also important that there is space between the edge of the seat and the popliteal fossa. If this is not the case, the pressure of the seat on the back of the knee can cause pain and cramps.

Finally, with regard to the seat, the ergonomic chair should have a smooth edge that does not have a negative effect on the blood circulation in the legs.

It is also important that the backrest can be adjusted in angle. This allows you to stretch your body and stimulate your muscles when you are resting. Remember that the tilting mechanism must not be blocked. If it is active, the body movements on the ergonomic chair will be much more natural.

An important factor of the backrest is the lumbar adjustment. This area of the spine has 5 vertebrae that are affected by low back pain and pain in the lower back. To avoid such discomfort, the ergonomic chair should have a lumbar support that adjusts to this area of the back. The lumbar height and depth are specific to each person and the chair should be able to be adjusted to the millimetre to provide healthy support.

Now that we’ve got the back in a good position, we need to look at the arms. It is important to have the keyboard and mouse at the right distance so as not to strain your muscles. Similarly, the chair should have padded armrests so that you can rest your arms. Remember that they should not bump against the edge of the table and it is important that they can also be adjusted in height.

Another interesting question is the material used to make the backrest and seat of the chair. The most important thing is that it is made of breathable fabric. Perforated mesh allows air to pass through and prevents excessive perspiration from becoming a nuisance. A cool fabric will be much more hygienic and healthy.

Finally, it is important that the ergonomic chair has wheels that allow a comfortable glide. Discard the wheels that lock and do not swivel easily because they will force you to use excessive force with your legs to get the right glide.

CONCLUSION : WHY THE ERGONOMIC CHAIR IS THE BEST OFFICE CHAIR

The properties of the ergonomic chair are very beneficial for your back and for correcting your posture. So you will notice its benefits not only when you are sitting, but also when you are walking.

We hope that this comparison of ergonomic chairs has helped you to choose the one that best suits you. Remember:

• For back pain: Japanese kneeling chair.
• If you don’t want to get confused: sihoo adjustable ergonomic chair.
• Problems with stooping due to height: high desk chairs.

You already know that at DESMON you will find good desk chairs at the best price, with a guarantee and a personalised recommendation according to your case. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information. We are specialists in equipping offices, from refurbishment to furniture, for more than 30 years 🙂