How to Set Up Ergonomic Office Chair?

Many people buy ergonomic office chairs at higher prices, thinking that they can effectively avoid the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation and low back pain caused by prolonged sitting. But they did not take into account that an excellent ergonomic chair needs to be matched with the correct sitting posture, so as to achieve a multiplier effect with half the effort. At the same time, the correct sitting posture requires the assistance of an ergonomic chair. How should we set up our ergonomic office chairs?

You need to set up your ergonomic chair for your body type from the following parts:

Seat height

The height adjustment range of general ergonomic chairs is relatively wide. First, you need to sit on a chair and adjust the height of the seat so that your feet are flat on the ground, and your calf and thigh join at a 90-degree angle. At this time, people with short stature may not be able to achieve it, and they need the assistance of pedals for so long. Sometimes the pedal can always remind you to give up the idea of crossing your legs.

Backrest

The most common adjustable parts of the backrest of an ergonomic chair are the reclining angle and height. Different inclination angles have different pressures on the waist of the human body. According to reliable data, when a person sits on an office chair, the upper body and the lower body are at an angle of more than 110 degrees, which gradually reduces the pressure on the waist. With this premise, the ergonomic chair with the function of fixing the angle of the backrest will be very popular. If your ergonomic chair backrest is height adjustable, you can adjust it so that the contact surface of the backrest fits your lower back, which provides support.

Lumbar support

An essential part of an ergonomic chair is the adjustable lumbar support. Once the front two parts are adjusted, you can start adjusting the lumbar support. Because the human spine is in an "S" shape, the 3D lumbar support can be precisely positioned on the concave part of your back. Note that some ergonomic lumbar supports have depth adjustment. You can adjust it according to your comfort level.

Armrest

When "Do you need armrests?" becomes the point of confusion when buying an office chair, people who have ergonomic chairs are already adjusting their armrests in 3D or 4D. When you adjust the armrests, you should pay attention to adjusting the armrests to the same height. The most comfortable position at this height is when your arms are naturally perpendicular to your sides, and your hands can just touch the keyboard and mouse.

Headrest

Some people will appreciate an ergonomic chair with a headrest. When you sit in a chair, your head needs to be facing the screen, not tilted forward or backward. At this point you can adjust the headrest so that it rests on the bottom of the back of your head.

Seat depth

A more premium ergonomic chair is one that can adjust the depth of the seat. If you need adjustment, you can start adjusting the depth of the seat with your back flat on the backrest, keeping your calves at least 1 inch from the seat cushion. This position is more comfortable.

In addition to setting up the ergonomic chair correctly, you will also need other assistive actions:

1. Adjust the height of the computer screen so that your sight line is aligned with the highest point of the computer screen

2. Adjustable height desks can be used when conditions permit. Sometimes sitting and working for a long time will inevitably cause back pain. You might as well switch positions and try standing up and working.

3. Avoid crossing your legs. This is also one of the important reasons for your long and short feet

4. We do not recommend that you stay in one sitting position for a long time. You need to do some stretching after an hour of work, and then change to a new sitting position. You need to keep the blood flowing in your legs

If you need a new office chair, here is the adjustable ergonomic office chair M50. It can greatly help you achieve the range of adjustability, allowing you to find the most comfortable sitting position.