Reclining is thought of as beneficial only while watching a
movie or falling asleep after a meal. People don't think reclining at work is
possible or even a good thing! However this notion should be challenged,
specially with bad backs being on the rise.
Reclining essentially means a back bend only with support. This
means the chair takes the weight of your back while you are reclining, allowing
all those hard working back muscles to relax & get a duly deserved break.
Scientifically, reclining reduces pressures in the discs of your lower back
thus helping to reduce back pain.
Reclining while you have a client/colleague may not be the best
idea but using frequent reclining breaks during the day, will actually help
your back a great deal.
Reclining Office Chairs
are usually the Ergonomic Office Chair variety. Almost every part of the chair can be adjusted to suit
your body & office set up dimensions. Ergonomics essentially means making
your office set up healthy for your joints. Your lower back, neck, wrist &
hands are all at a risk when you work for 8 hours behind a desk. Give your
office set up some thought & invest in an Ergonomic Office Chairs
or a Reclining Office Chair that will protect you.
The following features are very important to consider when
looking for an Ergonomic Reclining Office Chair:
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Seat height - should be easily adjustable
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Seat width & depth - should have
enough width & depth to support any user comfortably
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Lumbar support - lower back support is
very crucial often height adjustable
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Backrest – should be adjustable mainly for
recline with ability to lock at various angles
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Arm rests - should be adjustable
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Swivel - any ergonomic chair should rotate
easily
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Stability - a five star base is
recommended for most working environments
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Seat material - the material on the seat
& back should have enough padding to be comfortable to sit on for extended
periods of time
Learn how to make every adjustment in your chair. It is so
easy.
Then adjust your Ergonomic Office Chair
according to your height & body dimensions.
Sit all the way back
into your chair with your lower back neatly supported, head-neck straight,
shoulders pushed back & relaxed, elbows close to the body & feet flat
on the floor.
A footrest, a laptop stand & a keyboard tray along with the Ergonomic Office Chair will
help you to achieve this sort of neutral posture. Essentially supporting your
joints correctly while you sit for long hours is necessary and so the right
office set up tools become important to achieve this.
Even after you set yourself up correctly, taking frequent
breaks & reducing the static stress on your body- by stretching, walking,
reclining, as often as you can, is important.
