What is the purpose of an ergonomic office chair?
The purpose of an ergonomic office chair is for the user to be able to have a comfortable sitting experience, especially during long periods of sitting. These chairs have special features enabling you to fit them to your individual body type, causing improved posture. Additionally, they also reduce strain on your neck and spine, helping to prevent health issues. Remember that you’ll need to know, how to adjust it correctly to get the maximum benefit from an ergonomic chair.
BACKREST
The backrest is a key element of the chair, that helps to reduce the risk of back pain and neck pressure. To get the most out of your backrest, get into a position where the lumbar area supports your lower back and allows you to move freely. For ideal posture, it is important to have a gap between the seat and the back, allowing you to sit as far back in the seat as possible, and get the best support. Additional features, such as ratchet back, or height adjustability offer the best support.
HEADREST
A headrest helps to promote better posture and can help with pain relief, this reduces fatigue, helping you stay productive throughout the day. A headrest’s main function is to support your neck during the day; so remember to adjust the headrest to the base of the back of your head for maximum comfort.
ARMREST
The armrest supports the upper limbs and reduces the load, down to the lower back, neck shoulders, and arms. Be mindful and keep your armrests at the same height; they should sit at elbow height when your arms are by your side.
LUMBAR SUPPORT
The lumbar support helps to maintain the natural curvature of your back, allowing you to work with your spine naturally aligned. The lumbar support will help reduce the pressure on your lumbar discs and simultaneously prevent muscles from straining, contractions, and spasms. Some chairs allow you to adjust your lumbar support. The lumbar support should sit at your lower back for maximum comfort!
SEAT SLIDE
The seat slide allows you to adjust the seat depth. With your back flat against the backrest, adjust the seat so that there is at least one inch between the edge of the seat and the back of your knees. This offers greater back support, as it ensures your back is correctly pressed against the back of your chair.
MECHANISMS
Mechanisms give you maximum control over your workspace by letting you adjust the back height and tilt, seat movement forward or backwards, and allow for gas lift height adjustment. Keep your feet flat on the floor with your legs bent at a 90-degree angle. If your chair can’t adjust to the height you need, use a footrest for extra help. This will help you get the utmost comfort when you are able to set your chair in your desired position.
SEAT HEIGHT
Adjusting the seat height allows your elbows to stay at the correct height for the desk. This will help you maintain posture and therefore reduce the chances of back pain.
Ensuring that you have a comfortable and ergonomic office chair is essential. At Staples, our selection of Ergonomic Chairs ensures that you remain comfortable during long periods of sitting.
