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With back and neck pain being the main reasons that people miss days from work, it’s important that employers provide their staff with the best possible support and training to make sure they don’t end up with any (or as few as possible) absences because of ill posture. It’s amazing how much difference simple orthopaedic office chairs can make to how you sit, and as a result how much they can ease the problems that an unsupportive chair or a bad posture can cause. Just because you’ve had a problem with your back in the past doesn’t mean that you can’t get past that. Orthopaedic office chairs are an absolute must. General comfort When you spend at least 35 hours every single week sitting, it’s important that you’re comfortable when you do so. Pain or discomfort are wildly distracting, and could mean you’re not performing anywhere near as well as you should be. If you’re comfortable, studies have shown that you’re also happier, and more likely to enjoy your work. All in all, as an employer it’s in your best interests to make sure all your employees are as happy as they can be in order to reduce costs and increase output. Avoiding arm and wrist problems Back problems are commonly cited in reference to orthopaedic office chairs, however they’re not the only issue they can help to alleviate. These chairs have fully adjustable arm rests, which is helpful because (while many people might not realise it) the height at which your elbows and therefore shoulders are positioned is actually very important. For example, your elbows shouldn’t be on the armrests while you type as this can cause pain in the wrists and hands. You can remove the temptation of resting on the arms of the seat by moving them completely out of the way whilst typing. Improved circulation Many of us aren’t the right height to sit back on the chair whilst our feet are planted firmly on the floor. It means we either sit forward and potentially slouch, or don’t have our feet resting properly. The height adjustments you can make with orthopaedic office chairs means that it is possible for a vast range of individuals to use the seats, and adjust them to their height rather than simply having to put up with what they’re given. If your feet aren’t on the ground while you sit, you’re putting increased pressure on the back of your thighs which can affect circulation later in life and even cause severe issues. Joseph works for Norwich based Lockwood Hume. They offer a huge range of office furniture and office supplies, including orthopaedic office chairs, providing stationary and furniture for home offices, corporate businesses and retail environments.
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