The importance of a good office chair cannot be over emphasised. I remember how badly my lower back suffered while I was pregnant at my previous job. I had over 3 pillows but they hardly helped. I was sitting for long hours with very little breaks here and there, so I needed a very comfortable office chair. I had little or no support from the chairs at work even before I fell pregnant, so you can imagine the torture I went through heavily pregnant with twins.
I had my chairs changed many times but there was hardly any difference, I was just not comfortable sitting on any of them. They were either too wobbly, too stiff or just not comfortable, regardless of the sitting position I was in.
So I have made it a mission to shop around for a very comfortable chair for our home office once it is ready and good to go. A comfortable office chair is the best office furniture because we tend to sit for long periods of time, so we need an office chair with adequate support. Sitting on the office chair is where most of the office magic happens, we all spend a good amount of time on it so this is one office furniture we should pay special attention to.
Here are 2 main benefits of good office chairs –
- It will ensure we don’t suffer from back aches and pains. It will provide proper lumbar and pelvic support which results in our back muscles being less stressed.
2. It will keep us comfortable; which helps because it means we can get more work done.
Sitting on an uncomfortable chair is one of the worst things you could do to me. I don’t sit still, so I need a versatile chair that cn recline, move and keep up with my many sitting positions. That is one key feature I look out for in office chairs. And I think I will find the design I want at Furniture At Work. It is a UK office furniture specialist with very affordable prices, so it is definitely worth checking out for deals.
What do you look out for in an office chair? How would you describe a good office chair?
*This is a collaborative post.
totally agree that getting a good office chair makes a difference. Ive had one before when it wasn’t comfy at all
I can imagine..
This is so important, especially as most of us are sat in them for long periods of time x
Yea we are..
Couldn’t agree more! When you spend the most of the day in front of a computer comfortable office chair is must
Yea it is Evelina..
The chair you’re sitting on and working for long hours is so very important. Very thoughtful blog post 🙂
Thanks Lubka.
I don’t have an office space and work on my sofa – which is definitely not good for my back. I dream of a decent office chair an desk!
I work on the sofa most evenings. Very bad for the back..Need to stop.
I completely agree. I suffer with back issues and the chair I sit in to type is SO important. We’ve just paid a small fortune for one that relieves pressure on my lower back.
Exactly..
Really important for having something that is comfortable and good for posture when you’re looking for an office chair.
Yes it is Emma..
Totally agree with this and I am just about to get a new office chair as the one I have has had it x
Ah good..
This is so important, we moved offices at work and I got a new chair that gave me lots of hip pain. I didn’t even think about the chair for ages.
Ah wow that sounds bad..I can imagine.
Great post! Nothing is more important than having a good chair to sit on, especially if you are going to be working for a good few hours a day in it!
Exactly..
I agree, you need a good office chair if your sat for long periods of time. Comfort is an essential isn’t it 🙂
Yes it is..
If he working in an office a good and comfortable chair is a must if ur sat for long periods of time.
Yea it is..
Especially back pain!
Well done.
Thanks Moji x
I struggled for years using a dining chair and suffered because of it. I now have an office chair and as long as I get the height right, I’m fine.
Ah good Kizzy..
At my work office I use the boardroom chairs as they are much more comfortable the the physiotherapy approved ones we have in the office. At my home office it’s a crap little chair which I am looking to change soon.
Great post
Oh good. Thanks for reading..
It’s definitely a good idea to invest in a good office chair, especially if you’re going to be sat on it all day!
Yea I agree..
Aw, I had no idea you had twins 🙂 It does make all the difference having a comfortable chair at your desk, after all, us bloggers spend so much time in them! x
Oh yes I do. They are 3 years now..
I need a good office chair as at the moment I use my bed which is not a good place for your back. It might be comfy but it is not good for posture.
Yea definitely not good for the back..Even though I find myself typing away on my bed some mornings..
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