As any woman knows, wearing a pair of high heels for five minutes is great, but try walking around for hours at the office and your feet start to kill. Ordinary office chairs work the same way; they are fine for a little while, but after an extended period of time your back hurts. And back pain is hurting more than just the employees, it costs us an average of more than $4 billion every year, and, preceded only by the common cold, is the leading factor that keeps people away from the office. The answer? Ergonomics.
The roots of the word “ergonomics” comes from the Greek words “ergon,” meaning work, and “nomoi,” which means natural laws. Ergonomic furniture is specially designed to help minimize unnecessary pressure and discomfort on the human back and legs. Several common injuries, such as those affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, and discs can be reduced or eliminated by ergonomics. Ergonomics helps support the back by maintaining it’s natural curves which provide strength and support. This is especially important when sitting for long periods.
Have you ever been on a long car ride and placed a pillow behind your back? Felt great didn’t it? Ergonomic chair have lumbar supports that work the same way as that pillow as a lower back support. This helps relieve pressure and discourages awkward slouching or “C” back positions.
Ergonomic chairs are great for the office because they not only reduce pain and discomfort, but they also increase productivity and job satisfaction. And this makes any job a better job.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic webistes dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
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