I’m looking to get a Ergonomic chair for my computer desk and all the ones i have seen the arm supports aren’t connected to the back support, and i want a chair that i can lean back on.

Something like this but Ergonomic:

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So my question is Can you lean back on Ergonomic chairs that the arm supports aren’t connected to the back support?

Keilhauer’s Ergonomic Sguig chair is designed to suit men AND women. Gender differences in pelvic rotation require differences in chairs for comfort and support to be equal for men and women. Sguig also supports the entire spine, from thoracic through lumbar, and is fully adjustable. Keilhauer supports the way you sit! www.keilhauer.com

Ergonomic Office Workstation Assessment Presented by Marnie Douglas from Ergoworks www.ergonomics-ohs.com.au Marnie appears on Sky News discussing the importance of Ergonomics in your office. Employers who dont take the need for ergonomic workstations now place themselves at risk of workers compensation claims for Repetitive Strain Injury and more. For employee satisfaction and a reduction in injuries resulting from long hours sitting at a computer, an ergonomic workstation assessment is crucial for your office. Until you have a professional assessment, there are a number of steps you can take to minimise risk of injury for your employees. The following steps are recommended as a minimum 1) Ergonomic Mouse There are a number of options on the market at the moment. There are a huge array of products all offering different positives and negatives. Its important to try a number of options to see which suits you best. Some people find that using 2 mice on a computer can be very beneficial in reducing the strain on one arm. While others find that a roller ball mouse is helpful as it means less movement is required by the extended arm. 2) Ergonomic Keyboard Again – there are a wide variety of products available on the market. There are many keyboards that now have a variety of features that place less strain on the arms and wrists during long term use. Also ensuring that your keyboard is placed the appropriate distance from the body will assist in reducing strain. 3) Ergonomic …

www.mojodirect.com.au The Kingpin Astute ergonomic chair is constructed with a durable, flexi mesh back with built in adjustable lumbar support. It features lockable tilting – lean back into the chair and lock it into position, in addition to adjustable arm rests. All of this is set on a solid nylon 5 castor-wheel base and quality gas lift.

The TATSoul 270 Artist Chair is the perfect complement to our TATSoul client chairs. We have designed an artist chair that will give you the same comfort your customers have felt for a long time with our other TATSoul client chairs. This highly adjustable artist chair features lumbar support, pneumatic lift system, back rest forward tilt, and a locking mechanism for a wide range of positions. The shape of the TATSoul 270 Artist Stool has been designed for both forward seating and straddling. When you straddle the chair, the back rest becomes a chest support that will relieve lower back pressure.

Describes the ergonomic features of the Verte Chair in 2004. Introduced in September 2004, the Verte ergonomic chair is the original self adjusting office chair. Engineered, and tested for 10 years, it has 11 spring loaded vertebrae that automatically, and passively adjust in and out. As well as follow your back left and right. This unique and patented adjustable back chair provides you with unequaled back support. Inspired by the human vertebrae, it has started a revolution in seating that takes its shape from you. With the Verte adjustable back chair you basically have a custom tailored ergonomic chair, every time you move! To experience even a more active vertebrae/spinal action, you can quickly remove the back upholstery. Enjoy the added bonus of the 11 cool vertebrae against your back. You will feel cool & comfy like sitting in a mesh office chair like the Herman Miller Aeron chair.You can quickly reattach the back upholstery with the four securing snaps. Imagine your new found comfort, and back support. Imagine no more! We’ve got your back! Going Green? The RFM Verte adjustable back chair walks the talk. It has 93% reclaimed steel, 90% recycled plastic/nylon, glues are a new HVOC free, water based glue developed by 3M.

The TATSoul 270 Artist Chair is the perfect complement to our TATSoul client chairs. We have designed an artist chair that will give you the same comfort your customers have felt for a long time with our other TATSoul client chairs. This highly adjustable artist chair features lumbar support, pneumatic lift system, back rest forward tilt, and a locking mechanism for a wide range of positions. The shape of the TATSoul 270 Artist Stool has been designed for both forward seating and straddling. When you straddle the chair, the back rest becomes a chest support that will relieve lower back pressure.

Describes the development process for the Verte Chair in 2004. Introduced in September 2004, the Verte ergonomic chair is the original self adjusting office chair. Engineered, and tested for 10 years, it has 11 spring loaded vertebrae that automatically, and passively adjust in and out. As well as follow your back left and right. This unique and patented adjustable back chair provides you with unequaled back support. Inspired by the human vertebrae, it has started a revolution in seating that takes its shape from you. With the Verte adjustable back chair you basically have a custom tailored ergonomic chair, every time you move! To experience even a more active vertebrae/spinal action, you can quickly remove the back upholstery. Enjoy the added bonus of the 11 cool vertebrae against your back. You will feel cool & comfy like sitting in a mesh office chair like the Herman Miller Aeron chair.You can quickly reattach the back upholstery with the four securing snaps. Imagine your new found comfort, and back support. Imagine no more! Weve got your back! Going Green? The RFM Verte adjustable back chair walks the talk. It has 93% reclaimed steel, 90% recycled plastic/nylon, glues are a new HVOC free, water based glue developed by 3M.

I have serious lower back pain with two dehyrdrated discs in the lumbar. I also have an office job. Sitting is absolutely killing me. I’m in physical therapy, but I’m hoping an ergonomic chair might help some too. Unfortunately I need to buy my own chair, and I can’t really pop for an Aeron. We just have your typical swivel, up/down task chairs. Does anyone have a suggestion for a sub-500(400 would be even better) ergo task chair?

According to a recent study by the Herman Miller Group, back pain is the most expensive health problem for working adults, it is the second leading cause of doctor’s visit and the third reason for the surgeries. 40 employees were studied within an office for 160 hours, 93% of working time was done seated. Due to the intensive use of computers we are sitting down more than ever before in history.

As a result, approximately 85% of the complications experienced by office workers when they are 50 years old have to do with back issues.

Most back pains are not a result of accidents or falls, they are the result of a slow and steady damage caused over time by a sedentary and artificial position, worsened by the use of common office chairs.

It is believed that the physical causes of back discomfort are mostly due to the following factors:

• Sitting in a sustained and prolonged unnatural posture. Maintaining a posture for a long time reduces blood flow and decreases nutrients.
• The inconvenience or non-neutral postures of the spine can cause stretching and tearing of muscles and ligaments.
• Compression. Too much load on the intervertebral discs due to unnecessary extra weight can lead to fractures
• Localized contractures. The pressure on the dorsal area and the legs can affect blood flow in the lower body. 

Ask yourself how you feel at the end of their workday. Are you tired and cranky and still feel fresh and vigorous? Good ergonomic equipment makes a marked difference. Your own body is the best measure of your actual needs. You can adapt to a poor working environment for one to two hours a day, but over time a bad chair, as is usually the case with office seats, the wrong desk, poor lighting, will impact adversely on the persons health. Ultimately, having an ergonomic equipment is vital to their health and job performance.

The meaning of ergonomic

Ergonomics is the branch of engineering that studies the influence of working conditions on productivity. Hence it applies to product design and equipment, mainly for the workplace, in order to maximize productivity by reducing fatigue, stress and discomfort.

It is one of the fastest growing industries in the workplace. If you take a look at local sales of office equipment they will offer products that are supposedly “ergonomic” but not all are. Being seated all day, often at the computer typing, can cause severe spine problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and back pain, constant headaches and other health related problems.

Many people spend years working many hours a day sitting in the wrong chair due to lack of specific information about which characteristics determine that a chair is truly ergonomic. In general, office chairs are not ergonomic.

The variety of “ergonomic features” offered by modern office chairs can often be overwhelming and many are not truly ergonomic according to modern health standards.

Due to continuing research in this sector, office equipment makers increasingly focus on providing a design that properly reflects the advances in ergonomics.

Invest in a good chair, ergonomic and comfortable, which offers good back and leg support may be the most important step in creating a work environment that is healthy and productive, even if you work alone.

Good ergonomic chairs are not cheap, but takem into account that your health is at stake.

If your budget is tight, consider getting a good used chair instead of a new one that is not ergonomic.

Basic Characteristics of a Good Ergonomic Chair:

1. True lumbar support: many cheap chairs say they have lumbar support, but real lumbar support is more than just having a pad, it is one that keeps the natural curvature of the space that occurs in the human back.
2. Gentle curve in cascade: the edge of the chair relieves pressure on the blood vessels of the thighs and prevents leg cramps, cold feet and varicose veins. The front edge of the seat should slope gently downwards and should not pressure the thighs.
3. Padding: Less is more. People make mistakes when buying very padded chairs – with time, the stuffing will adapt to poor posture in your back.
4. Mobility: the chair should be able to glide effortlessly to allow the body to make relaxed movements
5. Arm rests: Let the chair and not the upper part of your back support the weight of the arms while working.
6. Depth: A deep chair can be problematic for a small person. When sitting with your back well supported, should be enough space between the edge of the chair and your knee for a fist to fit.
7. Height: Make sure the chair is high enough that your thighs form a 90 ° angle with the floor.
8.  Feet support: Consider having a footrest if the chair is too high. Keeping your feet flat on the floor will help restore the natural curve of your back. 

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