| Among the many benefits offered by an | | | | position of our thighs flattens the lumbar curve in |
| ergonomic chair, lumbar support is perhaps one of | | | | the lower back, forcing the back muscles to |
| its strongest points. Health experts have been | | | | support the upper body weight. This puts |
| pointing out the importance of proper seating, | | | | unnecessary load on the spine the discs, bringing |
| especially in the office, where the average worker | | | | discomfort and fatigue. With a chair that retains |
| spends most of his time. The lumbar region is | | | | the natural curve of the lumbar region, muscle |
| actually a part of the back that is most prone to | | | | activity is minimized. |
| damage or injury if a person fails to maintain | | | | Relief to the spine. All the work done by various |
| proper sitting posture at all times. | | | | body parts is centered on the spine. Sitting upright |
| You may notice a curve in the small of your back. | | | | with our thighs in a horizontal position, continuous |
| That part of the spine supports us as we stand | | | | pressure is introduced to the system affecting |
| or sit upright. The lumbar curve plays a vital role | | | | our performance in various work activities. In this |
| in keeping us balanced without straining our back | | | | faulty position, it will take longer for the muscles |
| muscles. Ordinary non-ergonomic chairs are usually | | | | to recover. |
| straight-backed and thus, do not complement the | | | | Better flexibility. Office workers need to shift |
| body's natural shape. This results in back pains, a | | | | sitting positions every once in a while to relieve |
| problem not uncommon in office workers. | | | | strained muscles and stay comfortable. Changing |
| More individuals and corporations are seeing the | | | | posture periodically is easier with the adjustable |
| value of switching to ergonomic chair. Lumbar | | | | features of an ergonomic chair. Lumbar support is |
| support is adequately provided, keeping the user | | | | received by simply fiddling with the adjustments |
| comfortable sitting down for longer periods. | | | | to relax the thighs, the back, and the arms. |
| Whereas regular office chairs are designed by | | | | Sloping thighs. An ergonomic chair would allow the |
| architects and designers, the ergonomic chair was | | | | user to have his thighs position at an angle that |
| conceptualized by health experts, who are aware | | | | slopes slightly downward, relieving load from the |
| of the body's physical structures and what it | | | | back, while keeping him securely seated. An ideal |
| needs. Ergonomic office chairs comply with | | | | ergonomic chair comes with a curved backrest to |
| worldwide health standards. | | | | retain the lumbar curve and give thigh clearance |
| How Ergonomic Chair Lumbar Support Works | | | | and seating support. |
| Minimum back muscle activity. The horizontal | | | | |