Are "ergonomic" chairs an "IQ tax"? Let’s look at the ultimate waist protection method
Going to work, going to class, driving, playing games... Modern people spend most of their day "stuck" in a chair.
As a result, "ergonomic" chairs (i.e., "lumbar support chairs") have become a major selling point in the market, and some products even call themselves "lumbar support chairs."
What are the "waist support chairs" on the market? How to choose scientifically? How can I protect my waist? Let’s talk about it today.
What exactly is an “ergonomic” chair?
The so-called "ergonomic" chair is nothing more than that after people sit on it, their waist, hips, legs, elbows, arms and other parts can receive corresponding support, making them feel more relaxed while sitting and less prone to fatigue.
"This has a certain auxiliary treatment effect on lumbar disc herniation itself. People who need to sit for a long time are also recommended to use supportive chairs."
However, the prices of such chairs on the market range from a few hundred yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. How to buy them?
Expensive chairs may use higher-quality leather and fabrics, have finer workmanship, have more adjustment functions, and have better after-sales service, but the fundamentals of purchasing are the comfort of the chair and how it fits you.
"The best way to buy is to try it yourself rather than blindly believe in parameters." You can go to offline stores or online to choose products with shipping insurance for easy returns and exchanges.
How to choose a "waist support chair"?
1. The chair back has a "curve"
The lower part of the chair back, that is, the position of the lumbar support, must protrude forward, so that the person's waist can be supported without hanging in the air, and the upper back can be stretched without curling up.
2. The chair back is stable
"Be careful, choose a chair with a stable back and not one that rocks. Otherwise, your waist will always have to fight against the back of the chair, which will only make your waist more tired."
3. The armrests are at a suitable height
The shoulders should be relaxed naturally, and the armrests should just support the arms, which will help relax the shoulders and neck. You can choose chairs with adjustable armrest height.
"The shoulders, neck, and waist are linked. When the shoulders and neck are relaxed, it also has an adjusting effect on the waist and back."
4. The chair surface is not too deep
When the buttocks are close to the chair back, the outer edge of the chair surface should not be against the popliteal fossa (knee pit), otherwise the lower back will be far away from the chair back when sitting normally and will not be supported; even if it is leaning against the chair back, the waist will be suspended.
Make your own "support chair"
"Ergonomic" chairs are large in size and take up space. Ordinary chairs can also have a "back support" effect with slight modifications.
● Add a lumbar pad
It can be equipped with a curved lumbar cushion and fixed on the back of the chair;
Or, choose products with integrated seat cushions and lumbar cushions. Such products generally also have ergonomic designs on the seat cushions. When sitting, the pressure on the buttocks and legs is more evenly distributed and the comfort is higher.
● Prepare a foot pedal
If you are small and your legs are hanging in the air when you sit down, it is best to prepare a sloped footrest to support your feet and reduce the tension in your waist.
Relearn how to sit
If you don't have the correct sitting posture, no matter how good your chair is, it's useless.
√ The lower jaw is slightly retracted, the upper body is straight, the lower back is close to the back of the chair, and the abdomen is tightened;
√ The calves are naturally perpendicular to the ground, the soles of the feet are flat on the floor, and the lower limbs are together;
× Don’t hunch over, shrug, or slump in a chair;
× Don’t cross your legs, put your feet on the chair, or cross your legs.
The ultimate waist protection method: refuse to sit for long periods of time!
With the "lumbar support chair", can you sit for a long time without worries? of course not!
The chair can only help you correct your sitting posture and reduce the pressure on your lower back, but it cannot offset the harm of sitting for a long time.
"No matter how good a chair you have, you can't sit for a long time. Sitting for a long time not only hurts your waist, but also hurts your legs, stomach, and brain... Take advantage of the gap between getting up and moving to relax your tense nerves and extend your thinking, and your work efficiency will be higher. "
