Finding the right ergonomic office chair can be tricky — there is no universally perfect model, because every body is different
Photo: Retailer Whether you’re working from home at a DIY desk setup or commuting to an office, you may have begun to feel the strain that sitting for seven or more hours a day can put on a body. “Makeshift setups can cause a laundry list of problems, including back, shoulder, and wrist pain,” explains Dr. David Perna of Back and Body Medical. Dr.
What we’re looking for Adjustability: A good office chair will help you maintain a neutral posture, which means sitting with your feet flat on the floor, your knees slightly higher than your hips, and your hips, shoulders, and ears all lined up with each other. “Try to create 90-degree angles at the waist and knees,” recommends chiropractor Dr. Randi Jaffe.
Best overall ergonomic office chair Herman Miller Aeron Chair $1,320 $1,320 Adjustable seat height, armrests, seat depth, and tilt | Mesh back, mesh seat | 300 or 350 pounds | No headrest For a far less expensive alternative, Dr. Rudy Gehrman, the founder of New York City–based wellness center Physio Logic, recommends this chair from Modway, which has supportive mesh as well as the ability to adjust its armrests and seat height.
If you are dealing with a very tiny space, your options for ergonomic seating are a lot more limited. According to Jaffe, “It is hard to create a chair with all the bells and whistles — think adjustable armrests, adjustable height, a swivel option, good lumbar support — that also folds up.
Dr. Jason Wersland, the founder and chief wellness officer of Theragun, loves this “one of a kind” chair that he says “decompresses the lumbar curve and gently lifts your thoracic spine for instant posture improvement.” He also finds that it relieves “crucial pressure points throughout your back, neck, and shoulders — no matter how long you sit.
“In general, I recommend a variety of sitting options, as opposed to a singular chair solution,” says Dr. Andrew Veech. “If someone is sitting for hours on end, changing up the positioning proves most helpful,” which is why he recommends simply sitting on this anti-slip exercise ball — that comes in 10 different colors — in addition to an ergonomic office or kneeling chair.
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