Ergonomic Office Desk Chairs

Sitting in a bad posture all day can lead to pain and injury, something that a ergonomic office chair is designed to avoid.

Here is a shot of my work-at-home office and what my desk chair looks like. When I went from a cheap low-backed chair with no adjustments to this one, it was like a day and night experience, and I am never going back to long days in a cheap chair.

Working behind a desk in a office (or at home) means spending a lot of time seated.

The human body is not optimized to sit for long periods and being confined to a chair can add unnatural pressure to the spine and cause other debilitating conditions.

Seen here is the exclusive Ergohuman Office Chair which is on my wish-list.

Sitting too much in a bad chair can lead to circulatory problems in the thighs and legs. Ligament stiffness and back problems are also common symptoms of excessive sitting in poorly designed seats.

A ergonomic chair on the other hand is specifically built to promote good posture and/or support the lower back. Leather and mesh office chair reviews all point to the same thing: ergonomy really makes a difference - in comfort, and what rating buyers are giving their office chairs. Keep reading for some points to think about when choosing your next chair to work in.

Credits: My image above.

If you run a home office where you also receive clients and guests you probably want a desk chair that is comfortable to sit in but also puts an emphasis on style.

Top Rated Leather Office Chair

Ergonomy and comfort go hand in hand. A purpose-built office desk chair will not only keep you from developing body stress problems, it will also make your working day more enjoyable. Here are the main things you want to see in a proper desk chair.

Adjustable seat height. Any office desk chair which can not be adjusted vertically will quickly cause you discomfort. Adjust height so that thighs are horizontal and arms even with the height of the desk.

Popular Mesh Desk Chair

Lumbar support. A good seat should have lower back support. Take note that the lumbar spine has an inward curve. Sitting for long periods without support may lead to a slouching which bends the spine.

Padding. Another very important feature is the seat material. An ergonomic office chair must have ample padding to be comfortable.

Any hard seat surface will block circulation at the contact points, even if you don't feel it. Cellulite and poor blood circulation have a connection. Mesh seats are built to flex so there is no need for upholstery.

Roll and swing. A comfortable chair also needs wheels and it should easily rotate so the user quickly can adjust position and reach different areas of the desk without straining.

There are a lot of different Office Star desk chairs like these to choose from.

An easy way to get an even better posture while working in the office is to use a foot rest. It does two beneficial things. 1, it angles your feet and allows you to stretch out a little bit. 2 it raises your feet which alleviates pressure from your thighs on the edge of the chair seat.

Physical comfort is a very important aspect of productivity because your comfort will affect both your work and your health. Injuries from incorrect body posture while sitting at a desk can lead to severe consequences and affect your bones, joints, and muscles.. something that shows up as you get older.

5 days a week in a
chair without adjustments
may be hurting you

Use a ergonomic office chair for your home office to avoid back pain

For those of us who work behind a desk, using a ergonomic chair can mean saving yourself from developing lifelong injuries caused by posture stress. Neck and back problems, poor leg circulation, arm and elbow joint pain are all examples of ailments that develop over time from a poor working environment behind a desk.

Another very important benefit of using a proper desk chair is less fatigue which of course means better productivity. And you will feel fresher when you finish your day. If you feel haggard and limp after a day at the office - your chair may be the cause!

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Even if you get the best office desk chair in the world.. we all sit too much and it affects our health. Humans are evolved to move, not sit and taking a different approach an hour or two a day will do wonders for your productivity.