Ergonomic office furniture is designed to enhance the body's natural movement. It should provide comfort and functionality and allow you to do your job efficiently and painlessly.
Height-adjustable desks are great for keeping you moving, allowing you to stretch your legs, straighten your back and get your blood circulating. Standing desks are ideal for artists, designers and anyone who likes to switch it up a little during their working day.
Of course, most people sit at their office desk, whether in the office or at home. With 54% of desk workers sitting for eight hours a day, it’s pretty important to make sure you’re sitting comfortably. Take regular breaks away from your desk too!.
So, when it comes to the best piece of ergonomic office furniture for your wellbeing, it has to be the ergonomic chair.
How does an ergonomic chair help?
Ergonomic chairs are designed to support your back, neck and hips for long periods. The seat height should be easily adjustable so that you can sit with your feet flat on the floor, with your thighs horizontal and the arms of the chair at the same height as your desk.
The seat height and depth should be enough to support you comfortably, with your back against the backrest and a few inches of space between the seat and your knees. Your movement could be inhibited if your knees are too close to the seat, and you should be able to stand up from your desk easily.
The seat's lumbar support is crucial as your lumbar spine curves inwardly, so sitting without support for long periods can lead to slouched posture and strain on the lower back. A good ergonomic chair will have lumbar adjustment for depth and height, so you can fit the chair to suit your posture. The backrest should also be adjustable in angle and height so that you can sit up straight while supporting your spine's natural “S” curve.
Seat materials can vary, but ideally, your chair will be foam padded and will mould to your shape, as you need to feel good when sitting for a long time. A mesh back is perfect for keeping you cool and allowing air to travel, preventing sticky skin on those hot days.
The ergonomic chair armrests should allow your arms to rest comfortably and your shoulders to relax. Your elbows will naturally rest lightly, with the forearms and wrists not touching the armrest while using your computer to allow freedom of movement.
Talking of movement, any ergonomic chair should be able to rotate easily so that you can easily swivel to reach areas of your desk without straining.
How does ergonomic furniture enhance wellbeing?
So, an ergonomic office chair provides a wealth of physical support, including improved posture, less pressure on the hips, reduced neck, shoulder and back pain, and increased blood circulation. But that’s not all! Ergonomic office furniture enhances your wellbeing in other ways too.
Designed for long-term use and under strict safety guidelines, ergonomic furniture can save you a lot of money in the long run, and in this current economic climate, that’s music to everyone’s ears!
Eliminating back, neck, and shoulder pain improves your mood, reduces depression and anxiety and helps you be more productive at work, allowing you to focus more clearly. Good back health can also improve digestive issues.
The more efficient you are, the more time you will have. So you can spend less of your day sitting and more of it doing the things you love, like spending time with the family, exercising, socialising, meditating, or taking a nap on a snuggly nuzzle pillow — that’s a surefire way to enhance your overall wellbeing.
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