Caring for our health is a priority that must be taken into account throughout life. A good diet complemented with physical exercise helps a lot, however, there are other factors that influence the health of a person, among these is a correct position in the workplace.
That is why it is necessary to use an optimal and adequate furniture for every need to maintain the body in an ideal state.
Learn why using ergonomic chairs will change your life and that of your employees!
Using an ergonomic chair that adapts to us, reduces discomfort and health problems in the back and in turn, minimizes absence from work due to injury and improves work performance.
What to take into account to acquire a correct ergonomic chair?
Investing in a quality ergonomic chair will have long-term benefits, but to choose the right one, it must have special characteristics such as:
- Regulation of the seat at the correct height
The seat of the chair must have a lever that gives the option to raise and lower the height of the seat as needed. This mechanism can be mechanical or a pneumatic system. This is to ensure that the posture fits correctly, with the feet on the floor and the thighs in a horizontal position. In addition, the mechanism has to be easily manageable from a sitting position.
- Inclination of the backrest
It is necessary that the chair has a mechanism with which you can control the inclination and mobility of the backrest, this to maintain a balanced work posture. There are several reclining forms in which the hardness, angles and balance are varied.
- 5 point base
Chair mobility is very important, that's why the 5 points base is perfect for an ergonomic chair, this base gives stability, firmness and security when it is necessary to make a displacement.
- Tapestry
It is not only a visual element, the tapestry will depend on the area where the chair will be located and the weather conditions of the place. You must choose a suitable fabric for each situation, for example a chair with leather tapestry will not be very useful in an environment where the weather tends to be extremely hot.
- Lumbar support adjustment
This adjustment helps to maintain the posture of the back without generating any pain, the lumbar area is benefited when the support is located just below the waist.
- Adjustable armrest
These are useful so as not to overload the arms and keep them relaxed during work time.
The right chair for a right posture
As we have mentioned, an ergonomic chair is perfect to correct or maintain a correct posture in the workplace, these are some good practices for the use of furniture of this type:
- The distance between the computer screen and the eyes should be at least 55 centimeters and should be fixed in front of the person, not sideways.
- The top of the monitor should be at eye level.
- When sitting, the thighs should remain horizontal with the seat and the feet be completely supported by the floor.
- Perform small exercises to stretch the muscles and joints.
- Take short breaks so as not to strain your eyesight.
Health consequences due to bad posture
Lumbar pain
These pains are the result of sitting for a long time with the back curved, sometimes the pain spreads to the buttocks and legs.
Trapezius and neck pain
Sitting for a long time looking at the screen to the front or up generates an overload in the cervical area, a situation that generates pain in both the neck and the trapezius.
Bulky belly
When a bad posture is maintained and the spine is the one that produces all the strength and does not rest on the muscles nearby, the abdominals weaken and become flabby.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
This syndrome is due to the continuous use of the computer, mouse and keyboard. However, the maldistribution of weight caused by a non-ergonomic chair represents one of the most common reasons why this condition is becoming more frequent.
As we mentioned at the beginning, taking care of our health is a priority, with an ergonomic chair we can avoid pain and injuries that affect the long term. It is also important to find the chair that suits the activities that are carried out, seeking the help of an expert is always a good idea.
Now that you know the benefits that an ergonomic chair gives to your life and your employees. Start looking for yours!
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