Whether any item is useful or not depends on the person. However, ergonomic chairs are useful to you as long as you need to sit.Think about whether you have neck pain, back pain and other pains due to sitting for a long time, whether you feel that the chair you sit on is too stuffy, too hard, or whether it is inconvenient to move the chair...The original intention of designing ergonomic chairs is to allow us to maintain the correct sitting posture and sit more comfortably for a long time.1. Maintain sitting postureWe know that as soon as people sit down, even if our sitting posture is correct at the beginning, after a long time, they are basically in a "hunched back" state.
Especially when we work and study, we don't have the energy to put on the sitting posture, so students and office workers often have various physical problems due to incorrect sitting posture.Cervical vertebra pain and back pain can be said to be the two most common problems for people who sit for a long time, and the damage caused to the body in the long run is particularly great.
However, the design structure of the ergonomic chair can help people maintain a relatively correct sitting posture for a long time when sitting.2. Functions of each partThe main functional design of the ergonomic chair, such as the headrest, chair back, waist support, seat cushion, armrest, etc., can make the body sit in a relatively correct posture when sitting naturally and leaning on the chair.Moreover, when leaning on the ergonomic chair, we will not feel so tired, and naturally we can relax our body more.In detail, the functions of these parts are as follows:Headrest: supports the head and cervical spine, and the elasticity of the mesh is also good, so that the cervical spine is more relaxed and not prone to cervical spondylosis;Backrest: fits the back curve of the body better, and the mesh is also breathable, so the back is not stuffy;Waist support: supports the lumbar spine, reduces the pressure on the waist, and makes the waist more relaxed;Seat cushion: soft and breathable seat cushion can make the buttocks feel better and adjust the sitting posture more convenient;Armrest: can support the arms from hanging in the air, so that the hands are not so tired when working and studying;Footrest: if you need to lie down to rest, it is better to have a footrest, so that the feet will not be numb when you wake up after sleeping with your feet resting;The above are the functions of the main parts of ergonomic chairs. Different ergonomic chairs are mainly different in materials and these functional designs, all of which are to make people sit more comfortably.In fact, whether ergonomic chairs are useful or not, people who have learned about them know, and people who have sat on them will definitely sit on them. Anyway, since I have sat on an ergonomic chair, I always buy an ergonomic chair to sit on no matter where I need to work for a long time. Otherwise, if I can't work in front of the computer for more than three hours, my neck will definitely hurt, and in the long run, I will definitely have back pain...Now I work in front of the computer for more than 8 hours a day on average. Because I sit on an ergonomic chair, I don't have obvious discomfort caused by sitting posture problems. Moreover, even a very basic ergonomic chair of more than 200 yuan is much better than having no ergonomic chair.
This is related to how to choose an ergonomic chair, let's go into details.
How to choose an ergonomic chair?
Knowing that ergonomic chairs are very useful to us, then we must choose an ergonomic chair that suits us.How to choose an ergonomic chair? According to the table analysis I made, there are more than 20 items including frame, mesh, headrest, chair back, lumbar pillow, armrest, seat cushion, gas pressure rod, chassis, five-star foot, footrest, reclining, seat depth, color, appearance, chair height, seat height, foot width, installation, certification, applicable population, etc. There are some that are not written down.Generally, you don’t need to consider so many things, or you don’t need to consider so many things. The main consideration is actually the parts that play the main role written in the first part above.1. HeadrestMost ergonomic chairs will have independent headrests, and some headrests can be adjusted in multiple directions. The headrests of some ergonomic chairs of unknown brands cannot be fixed, which is particularly difficult to use. This should also be noted. For the headrest, the main consideration is the function of adjusting the lifting and rotation. After adjusting the angle that suits you, it must be fixed. This is generally possible for brands. For example, the unknown brand I bought at the beginning for cheapness is difficult to fix, which is very deceptive.2. Chair backIt is difficult to have a special design for the chair back. In fact, the backs of most ergonomic chairs do not have any additional design, and they are directly supported by mesh. Generally, ergonomic chairs above 1500 will have curves, partitions and other detailed designs, and the main thing is to be able to support. The better the support effect, of course, the better, but we also need to consider the cost performance when choosing. Our backs are relatively straight, so most ergonomic chairs in this area are also straight. As long as it can support the back of the body and disperse the pressure of the back to the chair, it can relieve the discomfort of sitting for a long time.3. Lumbar supportThe lumbar support of ergonomic chairs is mainly divided into three types: no lumbar support, built-in (adjustable), and separated adaptive. Ergonomic chairs without lumbar support are generally around 300 or less, especially basic styles. This type is relatively rare now, and many brands are eliminating this style, and more or less will have a built-in lumbar support. Built-in lumbar support is the main configuration of low-end and mid-range ergonomic chairs. Of course, some high-end ergonomic chairs also use built-in lumbar support. But it should be noted that ergonomic chairs of different designs and prices have different effects on lumbar support. Simple lumbar support is made of ordinary materials and has few adjustment directions. Of course, it also has a support effect, which is much better than having none. A good built-in lumbar support will be better in terms of material, design, and adjustment. In the case of all, whether to choose a good lumbar support or a general one depends on your economic conditions. Most mid-range and high-end ergonomic chairs are adaptive lumbar supports with waist and back separation. Some brands of low-end ergonomic chairs also have this design. And this kind of separately partitioned lumbar support has different design structures, and their corresponding positions and strengths that can support the lumbar spine will also be quite different. Some people even think that this partitioned lumbar support is too high and is not as good as the built-in lumbar support. This depends on your needs. Secondly, when introducing the detailed ergonomic chair styles later, I will explain the functions and differences of their respective lumbar pillows.4. ArmrestsBasic ergonomic chair armrests can only support elbows and forearms. However, good armrests can be adjusted in multiple directions. If you have higher requirements, such as wanting to make your arms very comfortable when playing games on your mobile phone with both hands. At this time, you need armrests that can be adjusted in multiple directions. For fixed armrests that cannot be adjusted at multiple angles, the support effect is not that strong. The armrests are also designed differently according to needs or different styles of ergonomic chairs, and need to be compared one by one.5. CushionsErgonomic chair cushions are mainly divided into three materials: sponge, mesh, and latex, and there are several factors that determine the comfort of the cushions: shape and function. Most low-end ergonomic chairs have sponge cushions, and some mid-to-high-end ones also have sponge cushions, and the material is better. Most mid-to-high-end ergonomic chairs have mesh cushions, which are more breathable, so they are the first choice for ergonomic chairs. Latex ergonomic chair cushions are relatively rarely used, or they are also used with sponges. Some ergonomic chairs have seat cushions that are designed to fit the shape of the buttocks, or have seat depth and other functions, so that the buttocks or thighs will be more comfortable when sitting. Those with higher requirements can pay more attention to this, and I will mention it when I talk about specific models later.6. Reclining angleWhether the reclining angle of an ergonomic chair is effective depends mainly on whether you need to use this chair to lie down and rest. Those with a large reclining angle are basically equipped with a footrest, so that it is easy to rest your feet. If you want to lie down and rest during your lunch break at work, the larger the reclining angle of the ergonomic chair, the better. As far as I know, there are ergonomic chairs that can recline up to 170 degrees, so you can basically lie flat and rest, and it is still very comfortable to sleep. If you don't use a chair to lie down and rest, you don't need to pay extra attention to the reclining angle, because generally there will be a little reclining angle, and occasional reclining can basically meet the needs.7. Applicable peopleAs for the applicable people of ergonomic chairs, I actually think that the universality is a height issue. As for personal lumbar discomfort and other issues, since there are not too many people, I did not list them separately, but this mainly depends on whether the lumbar support function design is suitable. Moreover, different people have different adaptations to lumbar support, which really depends on personal circumstances. But height is very common. Some ergonomic chairs are very unfriendly to short or tall people, and they will feel uncomfortable no matter how they sit.Different ergonomic chairs have different height adjustment distances and different seat heights, so that people of different heights can sit on them. Therefore, when analyzing each ergonomic chair, I have listed several key height data for them, which is convenient for people of different heights to use.8. OthersSome other materials are actually very important, but the materials of the main frame of ergonomic chairs of general brands are mostly PP materials and polymer nylon fiber, and then there will be supporting materials such as aluminum alloy. Mesh cloth also has different materials, which are generally durable. Mesh cloth with high prices will be better, such as dragon pattern special mesh, Matrex mesh, imported technology mesh, etc. Also, I want to choose high-elastic or low-elastic mesh. Maybe more people can compare their own situation to see which one they want. The gas rod has the most TUV&SGS certifications, and the explosion-proof chassis is basically described. The steel, aluminum alloy or nylon five-star foot material is guaranteed by this brand. Some ergonomic chairs have other special certifications and tests, such as BIFMA testing, GREENGUARD environmental gold certification, SAEA ergonomic certification, etc., which are also very practical and reassuring.So, through the main understanding of the above 8 parts, you will know which aspects to choose an ergonomic chair.
