If you work in an office every day, you’re undoubtedly aware of the effect of poor ergonomic seating on your back. The major problem with it, though, is that we often don’t know if we’re doing damage to our spine in the long run. Poor seating habits and equipment can result in chronic and increased back pain over time, which in turn can lead to lost time and efficiency with your staff.

That said, the reverse is true too. If an office and the desks and chairs are properly arranged, and if a company educates its staff on good seating habits, it can result in improved well-being, and over all better spinal health for your employees.

Different Ways Office Furniture Can Improve Spine Health

Our partners at Haworth® make it their mission to create office furniture that is both comfortable and improves back health. Seating can improve spinal function in a variety of ways:

Lower Back and Lumbar Support. Effective lumbar support helps to prevent slouching, which can cause lumbar damage. Lumbar pads can preserve your spine’s shape, and keep you comfortable.

Lower Spine Support. It’s important for furniture to offer support for your pelvis and sacrum. Your chair should enable you to sit comfortably, without causing the pelvis to tilt.

Upper Back and Neck Support. Haworth® offers advanced ergonomic chairs that stabilize the upper spine and support the neck’s natural curve. Keeping your head upright with headrests prevents strain on the spine.

Armrests. Believe it or not, armrests are important to back and spinal support too. They help distribute the weight of your arms and reduce the load on the spine. Having adjustable armrests can help reduce back strain.

Adjustable Chair Comfort. With adjustable chairs, a person can enable the chair to ideally fit their body and posture. It’s important to adjust all of the chair’s features to provide full spinal support.

Do You Need Better Ergonomics In Your Workplace?

The team at Bellia Office Design can provide you with all of the ergonomic equipment you need, including fully adjustable and comfortable chairs. Let us help keep your staff comfortable and their production efficient. Reach out to us here and request your FREE workspace evaluation. We’ll help change your office for the better!

Source: Haworth®