Which Type of Ergonomic Office Chairs Are You Using Now?

Before asking you this question, I suppose most of you are now using ergonomic chairs in the workplace, right? Ergonomics is very important feature of modern furniture design in office area and ergonomic chairs are diversified, with a lot of different types for us to choose from.

The diversity of ergonomic chairs has much to do with the fact that chairs have to fit different individuals because of different bodies. Some people are fat or overweight, yet some are skinny. Some are tall and some are short. The chairs that fit overweight may not be the right one for the skinny persons.

The reason for different types of ergonomic chairs is partly explained by the fact that ergonomic chairs are used in different settings. Ergonomic chairs for computer programmers may not be that comfortable for dentists. People’s different budgets also decide the ergonomic chairs to be available in different types. Besides, ergonomic chairs come in different types because they are designed to realize certain function.

Though ergonomic chairs come in different types, all ergonomic chairs are similar in the role they act. Ergonomic office chairs offer best lumbar support to help us avoid back problems after prolonged sitting. Unlike traditional chairs, they provide us leg support so as to avoid circulation problems. Now all of the ergonomic office chairs are made with the principle that chairs have to fit us, which is in the past, we accept any chair given to us. The ergonomic chairs share a lot of features, such as seat depth, back weight, tilt tension, height adjustment, especially comfort. Ergonomic chairs prioritize comfort. The difference may be the fact that some of the features are fixed yet some are adjustable.

Another difference may be the design of the ergonomic chairs based on their supposed function. Here are some popular types of ergonomic office chairs. Take a look and see which one you are using right now.



Adjustable Back Support Chairs

The ergonomic chairs with adjustable back support are chairs commonly used in offices where office staff have different heights. For maximum comfort, increased productivity, the chair has lumbar back support that can best fits our curve and prevent stress to our back.

Executive Ergonomic Chairs

The executive ergonomic chairs belong to higher end chairs and usually they are the expensive chairs for executives. They are made of impressive materials, most often tailor made from high quality leather, velvet or other expensive materials.

Ergonomic Kneeling Chairs

Kneeling chairs obviously have a bit strange seat. The strange seat is designed for health benefits, which can support our back effectively. When we are seated in the kneeling chairs, the thighs drop at about 70 degrees from vertical, so that the shins support the body weight, which can helps eliminate pressure on our back. Ergonomic kneeling chairs may be effective chairs for those who suffer from back issues want to reduce pain.

Ball Chairs

From the name of the ergonomic chair, we can easily know the chair has a ball and it is a ball that supports us in a sitting position. The ball is actually designed to be used with desk chairs or computer chairs. Seated in the ball chairs, we can actually freely change our sitting position as we like. It offers us active sitting as if we can move on the chairs until we sit comfortably.

Recliner Chairs

Recliner chairs are often associated with medical function. For those who suffer from degenerative disc diseases, recliner chairs are better choice and the propped up footrests can offer best support to the feet. It can allow people to sit in reclined positions comfortably.