How to choose a suitable ergonomic chair

Ergonomic chairs can increase your productivity

A common occurrence in offices is that sometimes employees report pain when sitting for long periods of time. After sitting for a long time, my waist feels uncomfortable and my calves feel numb. If you have these issues, it’s likely that your office chair doesn’t have ergonomic features.

The ergonomically designed chair is humanized and fine-tuned in different details according to the user's body shape. As long as the office/computer chair is ergonomically designed, you can maintain a good sitting posture. Good sitting posture can improve concentration and work efficiency, and reduce the stress on joints, muscles, etc. that is often caused by incorrect sitting posture, causing low back pain and headaches, and sometimes even skeletal system problems.

How to choose a suitable ergonomic chair?

There are various ergonomic chairs designed in different countries on the market. For casual consumers, choosing a suitable office chair can be a bit difficult. Since everyone’s situation is different, no one ergonomic chair will fit everyone’s needs. Buyers should first decide whether the chair is for office or home use, as the decision between the two is slightly different. Regular office chairs or computer chairs are also different.

[Computer Headrest]

High-back ergonomic chairs, as the name suggests, are headrest-type computer chairs. The main function of the headrest is to relieve the pressure on the cervical spine. However, a headrest is not an essential feature in ergonomics. The main decision lies in the functionality of the ergonomic chair. For example, a computer chair can tilt back more than 120 degrees. Without the auxiliary support of a headrest, the office chair user's head may lose support and pressure may accumulate on the cervical spine. The headrest allows the user to take a break and relax. At present, the common headrests are mainly adjustable up and down (Vione ergonomic chair) or Vchair ergonomic mesh chair uses a widened headrest. The wide headrest can protect the user's neck and can be used at home. We recommend that customers go to a retail store to try out the chairs to understand which one is more suitable for them.

[Mesh chair backrest]

Ergonomics is to help users maintain the natural shape of the human body as much as possible when using ergonomic equipment. The human spine naturally curves into an S shape, and the pressure on the lumbar spine when sitting is twice that of standing. The backrest design of an ergonomic chair must conform to the curve of the lumbar spine. The curved design can fill the gap between the lumbar spine and the seat back, providing better support and helping to reduce pressure on the lower body. The material of the chair back will not affect the function of the computer chair and can be selected according to the user's preferences.

[Armrest function]

After a long day at work, it's common for office workers to feel tired and even have a dull ache in their arms and shoulders due to the height of their desks. The unique feature of ergonomic computer chair armrests is that they can be adjusted to the most suitable height according to the needs of the user. Most armrests can move up and down, and some can even rotate about 15° forward, backward, inward and forward, left and right, so that the armrest forms a right angle with the elbow joint to support the user. Even if you use the computer mouse for a long time. Ideally, your arms should be slightly higher than the table, with your wrists naturally straight on the mouse to reduce the burden on your shoulders.

[Seat chassis]

The depth of the saddle plays an important role that is overlooked by most people. To help users find the most suitable sitting posture, an ideal ergonomic chair needs built-in seat cushion depth adjustment. In order to fully function and take into account different leg heights and lengths, if the body part close to the knees is suspended, it will increase the pressure on the hips and thighs. Conversely, if the seat cushion is too long, the backrest and backrest will not fit properly. The lumbar spine is not well supported. It is best to place the seat cushion directly behind the knees, which can reduce the pressure on the lower limbs and improve blood circulation. Therefore, users will be more comfortable even when sitting for long periods of time.

[Seat Height]

According to ergonomic recommendations, it is best to keep your head and neck in a straight line when using a computer. This relieves excessive stress on the spine. It's best to bend your knees at about 90 degrees and your feet as well. The soles of your feet can naturally rest flat on the ground. Almost all office chairs on the market will have lift functions. Please note that each ergonomic chair has a different lift bar height. We recommend that customers consult with our retail store staff to match their height. Make adjustments, especially for petite users, to avoid hanging your feet in the air as long-term hanging of your legs can lead to insufficient blood supply, numbness, cramps, etc.