Lumbar Support Office Chair

Recommended Lumbar Support:

Kensington HalfBack Pad, Chair Pad for Spine Comfort and Support, in Black (L82021B)Spinal comfort and support through an anatomically molded plate covered in eggshell foam. Encourages correct posture. Back straps criss-cross for easy adjusting and secure mounting. Designed to fit most office chairs. Washable stretch Lycra® cover. Black.

Lumbar Pillow - Black color, this lumbar support office chair back cushion helps the lumbar and sacral region of the spinal colum. This Lumbar support helps to keep a good posture while sitting and also prevent to any kind of spinal colum problems, it is ideal for those who work all day at the office. Lumbar pillow may be used in chair or car, it is washable, removable covers, 12 inch polyurethane foam molded to curve around to the sides of the back.Lumbar Pillow - Black color, this lumbar support office chair back cushion helps the lumbar and sacral region of the spinal column. This Lumbar suppor... Read More >

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Why Having A Good Lumbar Support Office Chair Is So Important

The lumbar region of the human body is also referred to as the lower spine. In between each lumbar vertebra you have a nerve root, and these nerve roots come together to form the largest single nerve, the sciatic nerve which runs through your back and each leg into your feet.
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The lumbar portion of your spine bears the most body weight and also provides the most flexibility, a combination that makes it susceptible to injury and wear and tear over time. This is why a disorder of your low back that affects a nerve root, such as a spinal disc herniation, can cause agonizing pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve down into the foot.

A good lumbar support chair will help you promote healthy posture by filling in the gap between your lumbar spine and the seat such avoiding painful lower back problems.

In the seated position, your lumbosacral discs are loaded three times more than when you are standing. Without a lumbar support office chair, it is difficult to maintain the correct posture during long working hours, and over time, the muscles holding your spine tend to become tired, your joints and discs will get tense, and you start slouching or leaning forward.

With a good chair, the muscles surrounding your spine can relax and your spine naturally stays curved.

What To Look For When Buying A Lumbar Support Office Chair?

When sitting in a desk chair, you should make sure that you sit up straight, your head, shoulders and hips are in alignment and the natural inward curvature of your lower spine is maintained.

There are different types of office chairs with lumbar support available. Here are the most important features to look for in a good chair so your new chair will allow you to best support your specific needs:

Lumbar support With lumbar adjustment (both height and depth) you can get the proper fit to support the inward curve of your lower back.
The Backrest The backrest of your ergonomic office chair should be 12 to 19 inches wide. If the backrest is separate from the seat, it should be adjustable in height and angle. It should support the natural curve of the spine, with special attention to proper support of the lumbar region. If the office chair has the seat and backrest together as one piece, the backrest should be adjustable in forward and back angles.
Seat Height Your ergonomic office chair should also have adjustable seat height, e.g. with a pneumatic adjustment lever. Most people will need a seat height between 16 and 21 inches off the floor. You should have your feet flat on the floor, your thighs horizontal and your arms even with the height of the desk.
Seat Tilt The forward or backward tilt of the seat should also be adjustable. Standard width of an office chair is between 17 to 20 inches. The depth from the backrest to the front of the seat needs should give you approximately 2 to 4 inches between the back of your knees and the seat while sitting with your back against the backrest.
The Armrests It is up to you whether you prefer a chair with or without armrests. Having armrests is especially a good idea if you are using a computer mouse all day long. The armrests should be adjustable and allow the user’s arms to rest comfortably, so neck and shoulders can relax. Your elbows and lower arms should rest lightly, and your forearms should not rest on the armrest while typing.
Swivel If you need to constantly reach different areas of your desk, it might be a good idea to get swivel office chair so you can easily rotate without straining your back.
Material The material of the seat and back of your office chair should have sufficient padding so it is comfortable to sit on for extended periods of time.

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