Employees may be prone to serious health implications of prolonged sitting on uncomfortable furniture. Sitting down for a long time causes a number of stresses in our bodies, especially our spines. Hence, we should prefer using a comfortable and ergonomic chair in our workplace.

An ergonomic chair has been designed to provide the best support to the human body, including considerations like posture, comfort, support, and health.

What makes a chair ‘Ergonomic Chair’?

Ergonomic office chairs have a number of features designed to improve your posture and provide proper support, but to honestly if you want to explore the benefits of an ergonomic chair, you should first learn how to sit properly:

-Try to keep an arm’s length away from your computer screen. Ideally, the top of the monitor should level up with your eyes.

 -Sit straight, so that the neck should be in a relaxed and neutral position. And, Keep your arms parallel to the floor.

-Avoid crossing your legs while sitting on the chair. This will allow proper blood circulation within your legs.

-A good ergonomic chair is adjustable, to allow for better control and customized settings. 

Flexibility is essential if you are buying chairs that will be used by different users. If you are buying a chair for your home or office, or for one person specifically, consider using their body dimensions for a greater ‘fit’.