Ten years ago, in 2014, a study found that up to 11 million people in Canada suffered from posture-related musculoskeletal disorder linked to the use of technology. Fast forward to 10 years later, and the problem still persists. Majority of individuals in the country still live a sedentary life, and the risks are continuously growing.

Proper posture—this has been taught to us as early as in childhood, but excessive immersion in technology seems to have made a lot of people forget just how harmful bad posture can be. Fortunately, solutions like the ergonomic office chair and the standing desk have emerged over the years to address the problem.

The Dangers of Bad Posture

In the office, bad posture can take the form of slouching on your office chair or hunching over your laptop as you type and do your work, positions that place an excessive amount of strain on your spine and on your back muscles.

Back pain has become one of the primary reasons people miss work, and this is often caused by poor sitting posture. Conditions such as osteoporosis or scoliosis can also be exacerbated by poor posture, leading to a worsened condition. All the discomfort ultimately affects an individual’s performance at work, as well as his overall quality of life. We badly need a solution.

An Ergonomic Office Chair Can Help Address Posture Problems

Several solutions have been offered to combat the sedentary problem, but in offices where work is characterized by sitting in front of a computer for hours, how do you solve the issue? Enter the ergonomic chair, a high-quality chair designed for both comfort and wellbeing.

When it comes to the office chair, ergonomic quality transforms the ordinary into an excellent health partner. The adjustability of the ergonomic office chair enables users to sit for long hours without their back growing stiff and uncomfortable, all thanks to the chair’s features which are all geared to care for the body. The ergonomic chair comes with customization options that allow users to enjoy the comfort specific to their body’s needs. From height adjustment to adjustment in back tilt angle, from 4D armrests to adjustable headrests, all of these make the ergonomic office chair a true wonder of the modern world.

Tips to Maintain Good Posture When Using an Ergonomic Office Chair

If you have an ergonomic chair, the next step is to ensure that you use it regularly and correctly. Here we’ll discuss how you can maximize your office chair’s ergonomic features. Check out the following:

Adjust your chair to the correct height

The right height will ensure that you can sit comfortably straight on your chair (a) without having to strain your back and shoulders trying to reach your things across your desk and (b) without having to hunch over the laptop or keyboard on your desk.

The right ergonomic chair height should allow your feet to stay flat on the floor with your knees bent at about 90 degrees and your back straight while you are seated.

Customize the ergonomic office chair according to your body’s needs

Some chairs are designed narrow while others have a wider space, and each style is designed for a specific user in mind. In the same manner, taller users may need a headrest positioned a little higher from the chair while shorter users will need the headrest closer to the back of the chair.

The good thing about this is the fact that there are so many options available to customize your chair according to your body. Whether it’s height customization, lumbar support, armrests, back tilt and tension, or headrest placement, you’ll never run out of options!

Check the functionality of the lumbar support

The lumbar support in an ergonomic office chair is an additional back support that can be adjusted up or down along the spine of the chair so that you get exactly the extra support that you need where you need it.

Check if the extra lumbar support is actually present—some have these while some do not. If you find that the ergonomic chair you have doesn’t come with a lumbar support, then you can try and check lumbar pillows. These are supplemental materials for those days when your chair’s back simply won’t cut it, and you can find them online.

Be mindful of your sitting posture

It’s easy to mindlessly slouch on your ergonomic office chair and hunch over your desk when you are engrossed in work. And if you do, no ergonomic chair can help you—the effort to maintain good posture falls on you.

So, remember that as you use an ergonomic chair, be intentional about sitting properly and straight. If you need post-it reminders in your workstation, write some and post them where you can easily see them. This will help you maintain a straight back and relaxed muscles, preventing back pain and other potential risks caused by bad posture.

Alternate between sitting and standing

This is perhaps one of the most effective ways to maintain proper posture when using an ergonomic office chair. Pairing your office chair with ergonomic standing desk will allow you to stand while working. This is helpful in that it keeps you constantly correcting your posture, not allowing you to stay in a bad sitting position for too long. By alternating between sitting and standing, the constant movement also helps stimulate the muscles and the body.

Check the benefits of a standing desk in this blog post.

Are you ready to invest in an ergonomic office chair? Check our catalog of ergonomic chairs here at MotionGrey. We have mesh and leather chairs, office and gaming chairs, and all are built following the most stringent engineering processes to ensure high-quality products that you can customize to meet your needs and withstand even the toughest working environments. Check our selection and find the right one for you.

About Us

MotionGrey is a Canadian standing desk company that specializes in ergonomic furniture. We supply and install only the best quality standing desks and ergonomic chairs in the country. We offer free shipping within Canada and the US.

What made you switch to standing desks? Our products are designed with wellness as the focal point. From our electric standing desks to our office and gaming chairs, we deliver best value by putting your health, safety, and comfort as top priority. Boost your creativity and level up work performance. We want you to create great outcomes so we’re providing you only the best tools to make them possible.

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