Everything you need to know about Ergonomic Chairs

Working has become synonymous with sitting unless you’re a chef or a stand-up comic. Long-term sitting, while necessary for work, can lead to several health problems like neck or back pain, herniated discs, numbness, and carpal tunnel etc. Hence, the chair you sit on makes a lot of difference to your posture and overall health. A good chair, in fact, increases your work efficiency and focus. It helps maintain the correct posture and supports your entire body.

It is very important to find the right chair for yourself to make the most of your working day. If it’s a daily routine where you need to sit for long hours, an ergonomic chair is perfect for you. But which ergonomic chair should you go for? That requires research as there are hundreds of designs and style.

The three main categories in ergonomic chairs are:

1-Low-back chair: The low-back office chair gives you lower and mid-back lumbar support. What is more, it is versatile if you need to lean forward as you work, stand up and move frequently.

2-Mid-back chair: The mid-back office chair supports your spine’s natural curve and protects your lower and middle back as it prompts you to sit straight.

3-High-back chair: The high-back office chair supports your upper back, shoulders, and neck, and is designed for comfortable all-day use.

Benefits of ergonomic chair:

It is more comfortable –

Ergonomic chairs are more comfortable than normal chairs because they are user-friendly. You can adjust all the features individually to fit your needs. It reduces the risk of neck problems – Without a neck support for a long time while sitting, you are at a risk of developing stiffness in your neck and shoulder region. This can even lead to complications like cervical spondylosis. Ergonomic chairs have a headrest that supports your head and neck even when you want to stretch out.

It reduces the risk of back pain –

Ergonomic chairs come with a backrest that supports the natural curve of your spine. Unlike traditional chairs, ergonomic chairs are high enough to support the entire back.

It makes working easy – Ergonomic chairs are adjustable to accommodate different activities you may perform at your work desk.

Some features of good ergonomic chairs are as follows:

•  Adjustability – Check to see that seat height is adjustable.
•  Seat height range – Check whether the seat height can be adjusted to the height recommended for those who will use it. Other chairs may have to be selected for very short or tall people.
•  Backrest – Check to see that the backrest is adjustable both vertically and in the frontward and backward direction and has a firm lumbar support.
•  Seat depth – Select the seats that suit the tallest and the shortest users.
•  Stability – Check for the stability of the chair; a five-point base is recommended.

There are many brands for ergonomic chairs, but some are genuinely good as they specialize in ergonomic furniture, like Fonzel. It is an Indo-Malaysian company, based in Pune, which offers complete solution for office furniture. We have ergonomic chairs which come in three ranges: High-back and Medium-back, along with visitor chairs.

The features of these chairs from Fonzel are:

1. Seat Control
2. Chair Base
3. Armrest
4. Seat rest
5. Backrest
6. Headrest
7. Lumbar Support

Although merely an ergonomic chair is not enough for good health and you must keep the following in mind:

1. Sit as little as possible, and only for short periods of time (10 to 15 minutes).
2. Sit with a back support (such as a rolled-up towel) at the curve of your back.
3. Keep your hips and knees at a right angle. (Use a footrest or stool if necessary.)