What makes it more tolerable to work long hours on your computer? An ergonomic office chair.

Let’s be realistic. Even if we work less on the computer, our posture will still be affected in one way or another. That’s just the way it is.

Although I’ve already covered a home office, using a suitable desk + ergonomic chair may not wholly solve our back problems, primarily if we still work long hours daily. Still, it will significantly reduce neck and back strain and posture problems.

I searched for the best ergonomic office chair online, which I found! If you want to know more, keep reading!

 

High Back Chair w/Adjustable Headrest and Armrests

Everything is adjustable. Almost all of it.

This ergonomic chair headrest is multi-dimensional and rotates, giving optimal support and comfort for the neck.

It is called a 3D armrest because you can adjust it up, down, left, right, forward, and backward. The chair also tilts back up to 117 degrees and can be adjusted in height.

It also has excellent lumbar support. The chair tightens your lower back and supports the natural curve of your spine when you sit in it, even for long periods. This helps reduce fatigue in the spine and the rest of the lower back.

The breathable mesh allows air to circulate efficiently throughout your back to keep you cool.

Pros

• Multi-rotational headrest
• Neck support
• 3D armrest
• Tilt-up to 117 degrees
• Height adjustable
• Good lumbar support

Cons

• Not everyone likes the three-tier backrest

 

Black Rolling Desk Chair with Retractable Armrest

Turn the armrest over entirely and let yourself go at 135 degrees.

Adjustable or removable armrests are a great feature because sometimes you must put your elbows on the desk or move closer to the monitor. These chairs flip completely backward, which is great because it’s easier and less fragile if it goes in one direction rather than all directions. Armrests that can be adjusted in all directions tend to become fragile over time.

It’s designed to bypass the spine for perfect alignment, compression, and reduced tension, with a full backrest, contoured headrest, and curved lumbar support. It also features an Elasto HD mesh fabric for ideal air circulation and comfort without giving you “wire” marks on your back.

And it doesn’t stop there. This ergonomic chair also reclines at 135°, so you can sit down when needed. What’s more, it includes 5 extra wheels, not because the ones attached to it are breakable, but because you’ll love the way they feel on hardwood floors.

Pros

• Complete reversal of the armrest backrest
• Good lumbar support
• Large head and neck rest
• Tilt-up to 135 degrees
• Breathable knitted fabric leaves no traces
• Sturdy 5-point aluminum legs
• An additional set of roller wheels

Cons

• None

High Back Ergonomic Mesh Desk Office Chair

Compared to the other one, this chair has a simple design but is more structured.

It has the same breathable mesh material, durable 5-point legs, and swivel wheels, but the seat, headrest, and armrest are different. The seat still has that excellent lumbar curvature, but it’s more optimized thanks to its unified backrest with lumbar padding and a seat upholstered with high-density memory foam.

This offers better posture and comfort than those without foam padding. The headrest has a different shape but can still be rotated and adjusted in height. The armrests are not adjustable, but they are padded and help align the whole back and body.

The chair also features:

• pneumatic controls for easy raising and lowering of the seat
• a tilt mode via a handle at the bottom
• a tilt function up to 120°
• the inclusion of a handlebar behind the neck rest.

Pros

• Breathable mesh
• Adjustable headrest
• Rear lumbar padded seat
• Upholstered seat
• Inclination up to 120°.
• Tilt mode
• Hanger

Disadvantages

• Non-adjustable armrests

 

 

 

 

Different types of office chairs

Ergonomic chair

This type of chair is developed to give a neutral spine and support the rest of the body while working long hours on the computer. These chairs are more expensive than ordinary office chairs, but they are worth it because they encourage good posture, prevent spinal problems, and, of course, the back pain we are all susceptible to.

Office chair

This refers to the general desk chairs you commonly see on the market. They are made of leather (real and imitation), vinyl, mesh, or fabric. Each has its pros and cons.

Notice that Mesh chairs are breathable while leather chairs are not. They can all be designed ergonomically or not.

Drawing chair

These chairs are ideal for architects, artists, and those who love drawing, sketching, and designing. Architects, in particular, work long hours on their feet.

It is recommended that they sit while standing. It is not ideal as an office chair because its height and construction are designed for standing desks and drawing tables, but it still offers good support for the back and legs.

 

Balance Ball Chair

This chair is an exercise chair thanks to the balance ball. It has a base and a backrest, but the seat is an exercise ball. It is designed for people who want to train or warm-up at the office before exercising.

Although it sounds great that you can work your abs at the office, it won’t work your posture.

Kneeling chair

A kneeling chair is so-called because it will look like you are kneeling when you use it. A knee rest holds your shins in place while your body moves in and out. This prevents you from bending over.

Conclusion

Although they are more expensive than conventional office chairs (maybe less than executive chairs), ergonomic office chairs offer a lot more by helping you relieve back pain, neck strain, and posture. They are an investment, especially for someone who suffers from all these problems, as I also have mild Dextro scoliosis.