Do ergonomic chairs really work?
Did you work from home during the epidemic and bought an ergonomic chair, and now you are back to work in the company, or are you implementing a hybrid office model, are you planning to buy new chairs for the office?
There are so many styles of ergonomic chairs, how to choose? Don't think that you can just sit down on the chair after you buy it home. Experts remind that the most important thing is to adjust the chair to the setting that suits you.
1.Are ergonomic chairs really useful?
Wu Shuqin, a senior physiotherapist at the polyclinic of the Singapore Health Services Group, pointed out in an interview that the various adjustable settings of the ergonomic chair allow users to make corresponding adjustments according to their individual height, length of hands and feet, and table height, which is helpful for the body. Work in an upright and comfortable sitting position.
2.Do ergonomic chairs help with back pain?
Some people may think that using a good ergonomic chair can solve the problem of back pain. Wu Shuqin pointed out that ergonomic chairs are not the only solution. In fact, most of the soreness caused by sitting at work is due to long-term lack of activity.
Wu Shuqin said: "Maintaining the same posture for a long time will put pressure on muscles, joints and ligaments, and affect blood and lymphatic circulation. Although ergonomic chairs can provide support and comfort, it is better to change sitting positions regularly than to buy ergonomic chairs. efficient."
3.What is the difference between ergonomic chairs and gaming chairs?
As the name suggests, the gaming chair is specially designed for those who play video games. According to understandable observations, gaming chairs are generally equipped with high backs, allowing users to rest their heads on the upper end of the backs. Ergonomic chairs vary in design, with some having a headrest and some without a headrest, but with a back that can be supported up to the shoulders.
Generally speaking, ergonomic chairs have more adjustable parts than gaming chairs. Some ergonomic chairs can adjust the depth of the seat, but gaming chairs generally do not have this function, but the small, medium and large sizes allow users of different body types to have a variety of choices. Depending on the style, some ergonomic chairs have far more lumbar support and adjustability than gaming chairs.
4.Is the more expensive the ergonomic chair, the better?
Ergonomic chairs are not as expensive as possible, and ergonomics is not suitable to be measured by price. Materials, quality, function, and design all affect the value of a chair.
5.What if there is no ergonomic chair?
Physiotherapist Wu Shuqin pointed out that in addition to using ergonomic chairs, we can also achieve a comfortable sitting posture through other means. For example, we can provide back and arm support with pillows, bolsters, and rolled towels. If the chair is too high for your feet to touch the floor, place your feet on a low stool for an ergonomic sitting position.
If the eyes cannot maintain a horizontal line with the top of the computer screen, we can use cardboard boxes or hardcover books to prop up the screen or laptop.
6. How to ensure the correct sitting posture while sitting in a chair?
Good posture includes:
1.Bend your knees 90 degrees and place your feet flat on the ground.
2.Keep your upper body straight and make sure your back is supported by the back of the chair.
3.Avoid hunchback or arched back.
4.Bend your elbows to 90 degrees and lean comfortably on the arm of the table or chair.
5.When the forearm is leaning on the table, the shoulders should not shrug up.
6.When typing, the wrist is supported and in a relaxed state.
7.The top of the computer screen should be level with the eyes.
In any case, maintaining the same posture for a long time is not beneficial to the body. It is recommended to stand up and walk around or change posture every 30 minutes or so.
