It is becoming more and more common for people to work from home. Despite that, many people share a common belief that the sofa or the kitchen chair will do the job just fine.
This common misconception will often lead to short and long-term health problems - particularly related to strain, discomfort, and pain in the back and neck.
Fortunately, there are ergonomic chairs specifically designed to make working from home easier on your entire body. Below, you can find three of our favorite ergonomic chairs perfect for any home office.
1) BackSupport Office Chair BS10
In the first place, we have the most expensive pick from our selection, and for a good reason. The BS10 features a very modern look in grey. The chair itself is made out of mesh, nylon, and PU rollers to optimize breathability while guaranteeing prolonged comfort for the years to come.
Thanks to the increased ventilation - particularly at the backrest, which is made out of comfortable mesh, you can continue working in comfort even during the warm summer months.
If you suffer from lower back problems or would like to prevent any such issues over the long term, then you will find great use of the modern lumbar support, which can be adjusted over 8cm to provide the perfect amount of support to your lower back.
Unlike the other two chairs we have on this list, with the BS10, you can also adjust the headrest over a range of 6cm to perfectly support your neck while doing work.
2) Flexi-Chair BackSupport Office Chair BS1B
The second ergonomic chair that you should consider for your home office is the BS1B Flexi Chair. Wrapped up in black nylon and filled with PU rollers, this chair features a breathable and comfortable seat with a mesh-like backrest.
Whether you're working for two or ten hours straight, the padded seat will accommodate the shape of your body while the mesh backrest with lumbar support will make sure to minimize fatigue and optimize your posture.
This chair is perfect for individuals up to 125 kilograms that are looking for a one-stop solution to working from home in comfort across all four seasons.
In terms of adjustability, you can fold the armrests to pop the chair under the desk when not working and provide enough supports for your arms while at the desk.
If needed, you can also adjust the height of the chair by 9cm. Moreover, the backrest can be tightened to reduce or increase the swivel of the chair if necessary.
All in all, the BS1B Flexi Chair is a great solution for those who want to work from home in comfort, increase their productivity, and minimize the risk of back pain and discomfort.
3) BackSupport Office Chair BS8
And last but not least, we have the BS8 model by BackSupport. This ergonomic chair in grey is perfect for individuals who are looking for the highest level of adjustability and comfort.
In this chair, you can adjust the lumbar support, seat base, and armrests.
For the lumbar support, you can change the height from 116cm to 131cm to hug your lower back, no matter how tall you are. As for the seat base, you can reduce it down to 45cm and increase it up to 57cm.
Aside from the ergonomics, the BackSupport Office Chair BS8 is made out of breathable elastic materials, which are proven to not only improve ventilation but also increase your comfort no matter the weather conditions you're working in.
Though a great choice, it's worth mentioning that it is suitable for individuals that are a maximum weight of 120 kilograms.
Benefits of Using Ergonomic Chairs
There are many benefits of working from an ergonomic chair - including reduced fatigue and improved posture. The benefits are evident and having an ergonomic chair will be beneficial both for your short and long-term health and productivity.
Here are some of the most common benefits of using an ergonomic chair as opposed to a normal chair or a sofa.
Better Comfort
Though you can get away working from the sofa or a kitchen chair, after a few hours, you'll start to feel fatigued or even experience pain in your back. This can easily be prevented by making use of a chair that is specially made for sitting down for hours on end.
Improved Posture and Reduced Back Pain
When using a specially-made chair for working from home, you can rest assured that you will not feel any fatigue or back pain as a result of continuously sitting down.
Ergonomic chairs are designed with flexibility in mind, meaning that they are often highly adjustable to suit your every need. In most ergonomic chairs, you can change up the height of the chair, the armrests, remove or add headrest, and lumbar support.
In combination with high-quality materials, you can rest assured that you will sit in comfort for the entire duration of your shift.
Increased Productivity
When you're comfortable and aren't experiencing any fatigue or pain as a result of sitting down, you can dedicate all of your focus to the work that you're doing.
That way, you can get finished up quicker and achieve better results rather than working and constantly being distracted from discomfort resulting from sitting down improperly.
Conclusion
Having a good ergonomic chair to sit on when working from home will not only help keep your posture straight but also prevent any long-term health complications as a result of sitting for too long.
Picking the right ergonomic chair is a very individual matter, but generally speaking, you want to pay attention to the chair's comfortability, adjustability, and material it is made out of.
If you believe that you can benefit from an ergonomic chair, you can check out our full collection of ergonomic chairs on our website.
