Different Types of Ergonomic Office Chairs

There are different types of ergonomic chairs for office available in the market. There's really no "the best" ergonomic chair that suits everybody that uses it. Although, there are certain features that you need to consider for it to be a good ergonomic chair. These features should be able to cater to the specific needs of its user. This article will explain the different types of office chair so you'll have a good idea of what kind of office chair suits you best.

1. Executive Office Chairs

VIVA Napping Chair

Also referred to as Managerial chairs, these office chairs are often made with leather and have higher backs. They typically come with adjustable neck rests or headrests. The executive high back leather office chair also usually has a kind of a knee-tilt mechanism, which is great for multi-tasking, as it enables the user to switch from doing computer work to engaging in phone conferences easily. Executive chairs also have upholstered arms and upholstered backrests. VIVA OFFICE launched a latest type of recliner napping chair, which has adjustable depth lever reclining incremental footrest, helping everyone feel a little more relaxed.

2. Medical Chairs and Laboratory Chairs

Medical Chair

If you were working in a laboratory, it would be advisable to use an ergonomic laboratory stool placed on top of a tall cylinder. It may or may not have arms. When you are using a taller stool, you may need to think of using a footrest so that your feet would be properly supported, especially your ankles and knees. Medical chairs and dental chairs have ergonomics incorporated in their design, as well. These chairs have the features of adjustable height and lumbar support that is inflatable and footrest options, among others.

3. Task Chairs

VIVA Task Chair

These chairs usually are designed with a mid-back, which allows greater movement in a computer workstation. They can be ordered with arms or without arms. VIVA OFFICE provides comfortable ergonomic mid-back mesh task chair with adjustable tilt tension and built-in lumbar support, making you feel relaxed and easy at work.

4. Intensive-Use Chairs

Intensive-Use Chairs

Intensive-use chairs are also called 24/7 seating. These are used for control rooms, emergency dispatch units of 911 and security monitoring departments. These ergonomic chairs are very durable and comfortable as those who use them usually sit on them for a long time every day. The comfort provided by an ergonomic chair is crucial in making sure that the user is always alert.

5. Industrial Chairs

Industrial Chairs

In the manufacturing industry, it is important to combine ergonomics with durability, as is the case with industrial ergonomic chairs. They come with floor caster that is specifically made for concert floors. Some other important things to look for an industrial ergonomic chair are the fabric and material used, as well as the ease of maintenance.

A good office chair is very important if you're going to sit at a desk all day. Proper back and posture support of a qualified ergonomic office chairs are really helpful if you want to keep yourself feeling good over the long haul. VIVA OFFICE highly recommend the leather reclining office chair with footrest, which is multifunctional, combining all the advantages of ergonomic office chairs together! It’s really comfy and beyond your imagination. 

Adjust Your Ergonomic Office Chair to the Best Function

Scientific research has revealed that sitting for more than twenty minutes at a time is actually more harmful to the body than standing up because it makes the pressure of supporting the entire body distributed unevenly on the spine.

Ergonomic chairs for office help to reduce the cumulative effects of sitting down for prolonged periods on the body, particularly on the back, shoulders and neck.

Bad sitting habit leads to varying degrees of pain along the spinal area, to lessened flexibility of the body, among other problems. Ergonomic office chair is designed to solve the problem. Users have to adjust the chairs correctly according to the shape and contours of their body in order to make full advantage of ergonomic chairs.

Heavy Duty Swivel Office Chair by VIVA

When sitting on ergonomic office chairs, your thighs should be resting comfortably on the seat pan. They should not be strained tightly downward or raised at an angle upward because they will add to the strain being put on your lower back. Raise the ergonomic office chairs you are using accordingly so that your feet are on the floor without pulling or pushing at your thighs. If your feet are dangling, use an adjustable footrest. Many heavy duty office chairs have their own footrest. Your calves should be resting comfortably against the front of your chair. The chair should be just deep enough to make this so. If the chair is too deep, then it should be adjusted by tilting the back a little or by placing a pillow, or better yet, a lumbar support cushion, on the seat.

Armrest is needed because it lessens the strain that sitting down puts on the neck, the shoulders and the upper back. Moreover, lack of support for the arms can also lead to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. To address this, the armrests of the ergonomic office chairs must be adjusted so that the arms are lifted for a little bit to help ease the tension of your shoulders and neck. Also proper support for the elbows is necessary to minimize the strain on the neck and shoulders, to prevent upper back pain and to lessen the possibility of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. The adjustments that you would need to make to your adjustable armrest office chair involves making sure that they are just the right height so your hands can be placed comfortably on your worksplace while maintaining your elbows at a 90-degree angle.

Slumping or slouching is the common cause of pain occurring in the lower back area. When a person slumps or slouches, the act increases the pressure on the lower back. So, when sitting on ergonomic office chairs, you should make sure that your rear is pressed against the back of the chair. The back of the chair should also be cushioned in such a way that it makes your lower back curve forward, which will then prevent you from slouching or slumping.

Ergonomic office chairs are designed to accommodate different positions, so you can remain in the chair for a longer period of time without becoming uncomfortable, and they promote proper posture, which prevents the development of physical problems. Make sure that you use your ergonomic office chairs properly and adjust them to your body accordingly to make the most use of them.