The office chairs ergonomic They are essential for health and work performance. It cannot be just any model, but rather a design that is backed by in-depth research ergonomic to make it comfortable and adaptable to each person.

When we talk about office chairs we are referring to operational chairs for work, not for visitors and even director's chairs. They are specific models for working for hours in front of the computer and, therefore, their design is technically more complex, since many factors have to be considered.

Adaptable and adjustable office chairs

The most important thing is that the chosen model adapts in height and backrest will fit behind us. Each person has a different physiognomy in height, weight and volume. Therefore, the better the chair adapts to our body, the greater the comfort when working. It is essential that the seat and backrest are adaptable, and if possible, also the armrests.

the right backing

A very high percentage of workers who carry out their activity sitting in front of a computer suffer from chronic back pain. The cause is usually that they do not work in office chairs with ergonomic backrest, that fits your lower back. 

En Limobel Inwo We take special care of this aspect, with a highly studied backrest design with reinforcement in the lumbar zone, that helps the user to keep the back straight and adjusted to the chair. In addition, the lumbar support is height adjustable and, thanks to its synchro mechanism, it has a stop in 5 positions.

The backrest can, in turn, be tilted forwards or backwards according to the constitution of each person. A good posture facilitates irrigation, circulation and blood oxygenation, which results in good general health.

El Textile material with which the support of the office chairs it is also very important. All our models are made with breathable nylon tights and endowed with some flexibility, to better conform to the back. He model Work of Limobel Inwo includes a ergonomic headrest in the upper part of the backrest that helps to relax the dorsal vertebrae.

The perfect seat for office chairs

As important as the support is the seat. Several factors must be considered. First, that it not be excessively long, as this forces the back as the trunk is not at a right angle with the legs; Nor is it too short, since the legs will make an extra effort because they do not have support from the seat. The midpoint can be measured by placing the hand between the inside of the knee and the seat of the knee. office chair. there has to be between 6 and 10 cm apart.
The front of the seat must have a slight incline down so that it does not put pressure on the hamstrings of the knees and hinder the circulation of the legs.

The right height for office chairs

Good office chair must be able to be regulated and coupled to the table height, which is usually 75 cm. It all depends, of course, on the height of each person, but you must try to ensure that the legs are at a right angle and well anchored to the ground.
En Limobel Inwo We work with a system of seat elevation by gas column and our anatomical seats They are made of high-density polyurethane foam, available in different finishes and colours.

Always with wheels and armrests

Although it seems obvious, the good office chairs they always have to carry wheel. Freedom of movement also has an impact on back health, since you can accommodate yourself more easily. The regulations recommend that the worker have a area of ​​2 square meters at least, to move freely with the chair.

The armrest They are a point of support that we do not use constantly, but they help to have a correct and aligned posture. Depending on the model of the office chair, they can help us keep our arms at a 90º angle while we type on the computer and, of course, they serve as support to get up and sit down. There are models with adjustable armrests that allow us to regulate the different positions and adapt them to our liking.

Tips to sit correctly

• support both feet on the floor and avoid crossing your legs.
• Place the arms at a 90 degree angle for typing.
• Place the computer keyboard on a lectern, so that the screen is higher and you don't have to tilt your head down too much. This way you avoid neck and cervical pain. The regulations recommend that the chair be "at a height such that the screen can be viewed within the space between the horizontal line of vision and the line drawn at 60 degrees below the horizontal."
• You can place a footrest under the table, which will help you relieve the tension of the legs by placing them horizontally.
• Every 20 or 30 minutes, Get up, stretch or take a short walk. It is important not to sit for many hours in the same position to send thrombi

And remember, a good office chair stands for health and comfort, which is directly related to the labor performance.