Good Ergonomics and Office Chairs, It is Up to the Person, Not the Chair, to Make Ergonomics Work

Today as I sat down at my desk to startof aerobic equipment has completely different
answering the daily inbox, it was pretty early. Myresults. Your office chair, can result in injury over
Herman Miller Office Chair felt wonderful. I realizedtime if used incorrectly in the same manner that
that even though I had spent an outrageousexercising when positioned wrong can result in
amount of money for this ergonomic office chair,injury.
it was well worth it. I can spend upwards of 8-10Or you could just do situps and produce the
hours a day in front of the computer just tryingsame results as those expensive machines as
to get it all done.long as you position your body right, it is ALL
Although, this is not 8 hours in a row, I alwaysabout the ergonomics and body positioning. Same
take breaks. Mostly these breaks involve helpingthing applies with ergonomics. Even a cheap office
my sidekick and darling little three year old whosechair, when used correctly and positioned properly
needs seem to be of the utmost importance toin the beginning, can work well ergonomically and
her, and this helps me remember to keep moving.give the user comfort as well as prevent injury.
Movement, one of the keys to goodMaking sure to remember how to sit correctly is
ergonomics.....just as important as choosing the right chair for
Motion when seated is key to body health andyour body type and for the task at hand. I love
although an expensive ergonomic chair can help, itmy chair and due to my need for the arm
is not necessary. Ergonomics involves the practiceadjustment mechanism (I have carpal tunnel) and
of good body positioning in the task at hand and itneed for certain lumbar support, also good for
is up to the person in order to make sure thatRSI (repetitive stress injuries) injuries and the 2-1
ergonomics are practiced and the proper positionsynchro tilt, it is the perfect chair for me and
is kept.might I add, comfortable as hell. Take your time
Just like an expensive piece of exercisewhen looking for your office chair and make sure
equipment, when used correctly, you can targetthat the chair you decide on has all of the things
all the right areas in your body. But, when usedthat are on your wish list and then learn how to
improperly or "un-ergonomically" the same piecesit ergonomically.