The Importance of Ergonomic Office Chairs

In the modern workplace, comfort and health and safety are of the utmost importance. Opting for an ergonomic office chair, such as those available from Furniture At Work, is a solution to this requirement.

Ergonomic office chairs offer features such as contoured back rests, adjustable height, movable armrests, and padded headrests.

Supporting Good Posture

Employees often end up seated for eight hours or more a day. In a badly designed chair, employees can end up slouching or sitting in an awkward position. This can lead to the body feeling agitated and pain developing in the lower back. Providing employees with an ergonomic chair that offers good adjustability will allow most users to sit comfortably throughout the day.

Traditional chairs can put pressure on the back, leaving employees feeling uncomfortable during the workday. By contrast, a suitable office chair will support the spine’s natural curve, and should support the whole back.

Getting the height of a chair and the seat’s width and depth right is crucial for comfort. For more information about this, read the embedded PDF.

The Importance of Seat Height, Width and Depth

Reducing Neck Problems

Not only can sitting for long periods affect the back, it can also cause neck complaints. Sitting without any neck support can lead to employees feeling stiff. Many ergonomic office chairs are available that include headrests to support an employee’s head and neck, reducing the chance of injury and stiffness.

Investing in chairs with headrests is particularly helpful for employees who suffer with existing neck or shoulder problems. Offering this support will allow the muscles to relax, increasing blood flow.

The Benefits of Ergonomic Office Chairs

Reducing Arm Strain

Many ergonomic chairs have adjustable armrests, which – when correctly adjusted – can support the arms, reducing muscle strain in the shoulders. Armrests are beneficial when using a keyboard or mouse, but if the height cannot be adjusted they can catch on the desk. This can lead to users sitting on the edge of their seat with little to no back support.

Productivity

Investing in ergonomic office chairs can encourage more effective teamwork and productivity. Employees sitting in comfortable, ergonomic chairs will be able to focus much easier without any distractions from discomfort.