| Who doesn't agree that offices need to be more | | | | padding to support the knees, they help in |
| comfortable? Many employees suffer from back | | | | reducing the stress that spreads from the knees |
| pain, neck pain, headaches, leg cramps, and knee | | | | to the muscles around them. The forward angle |
| locks. Some people experience a burning or tingling | | | | also minimizes stress on the back and supports |
| sensation after sitting for hours. Others find that | | | | the lumbar vertebrae. |
| their arthritis symptoms worsen when they're | | | | * Saddle seat. As its name suggests, the shape |
| seated at a desk all day. | | | | of this chair is very similar to a horse saddle. The |
| The problem is that you can only get so | | | | seat maintains the pelvis in its natural position so |
| comfortable in an office and still be able to do | | | | that, when leaning forward, you move from the |
| your job efficiently. The solution for this problem | | | | hips and not the waist. This style is ideal for |
| is an ergonomic chair. These are chairs designed | | | | improving the posture of people who have a |
| to address the needs of bodies that are exposed | | | | tendency to slouch forward. |
| to physical, mental, and even emotional stress for | | | | * Exercise ball chair. Although it looks like an |
| 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. | | | | exercise ball on wheels, these chairs aren't meant |
| Unlike regular chairs that are designed for either | | | | for working out. The ball chair relieves the |
| comfort or function, ergonomic chairs are highly | | | | pressure from the spine, improves posture, and |
| adaptable to help the body be more comfortable | | | | strengthens the torso. Some models feature a |
| even when seated for long hours. Here's a look at | | | | backrest. |
| some of the styles these chairs come in. | | | | * Recliner chair. Reclining is the most relaxing |
| * Conventional ergonomic chair. These chairs are | | | | position for the back. This is especially true for |
| designed to provide optimal support to every part | | | | people who are suffering from lumber spinal |
| of your body while you're working. They are fully | | | | stenosis or other spine-related problems. While |
| adjustable in many different directions, so you can | | | | these chairs aren't well suited for tables or desks, |
| customize them to get the perfect seating | | | | they usually feature detachable or swivel tables |
| arrangement. They offer excellent support for | | | | for holding your laptop and paperwork. |
| both the back and the legs. | | | | Ergonomic chairs are intended to prevent the |
| * Kneeling chair. These chairs look like they are | | | | aches and pains brought about by sitting at a |
| meant for working out, not sitting on. At first | | | | desk all day. The bottom line is that if you're |
| glance they look like they would be uncomfortable. | | | | more comfortable, you're more productive. |
| However, with the seat angled forward and | | | | |