Chair Backrest
Ergonomic Features in Office Chairs: Some Helpful Hints
Most office workers have some vague knowledge of ergonomics, but keeping good posture in mind can be difficult when you’re concentrating on work. How many times do you have to remind yourself to sit straighter, lift your hands when typing, et cetera? Probably too many. It’s easier to make your chair do the work for you. There are several main points of consideration.
Adjustable Seat Height. No human body is exactly the same as another, so why should a chair be? Adjustable-height seating is essential when purchasing an office chair, especially in mass quantities for a variety of users. A chair that’s too low isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s wearying on the body. A chair that’s too high is equally wearying, contributes to a stooping posture, and may not even fit properly beneath your desk. Armchairs are especially notorious for this, which is why it is also a good idea to look for adjustable arm height as well.
Adjustable Backrests. A good backrest is comfortable and sturdy, fitting neatly against your lower back. Poorly designed chairs have backrests that are merely afterthoughts, often hitting your shoulders and forcing your back to curve unnaturally. Sitting in any given chair for five minutes will tell you everything you need to know. As with office chair seats, the best kinds of backrests are adjustable to your body, both vertically and horizontally. A chair with a bad backrest is worse for your posture than a chair with no backrest at all, so be careful.
Stability. All the ergonomic design in the world won’t help you if you keep falling out of your chair. This seems like an unlikely problem, but it’s rather common in some designs, especially four-point (x-shaped) bases. A five-point base is best for chair stability, whether your chair has casters or flat pads. A five-point chair with casters is virtually impossible to tip over without running it into an obstacle.
As with all tools, a user should learn how to use his or her ergonomic chair to get the best results. The finest chair ever designed won’t be very useful if the person sitting in it doesn’t even know how to sit up straight in it. For this, some training might be required, as well as possibly switching up other elements of the user’s workspace (such as a desk) to make proper posture come more easily. A well-designed chair is not a cure for all ergonomic troubles, but it’s a vital tool nonetheless; an ergonomic chair will help you sit straight so you can walk tall.
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Ron Jordan is a marketing associate for Cymax Stores Inc., a premiere online furniture distribution company.
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Vintage Style Scrolled Metal Rocking Chair with Varnished Wood Seat and Backrest $289.95 |
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STADIUM SPORTS/POOL/BEACH SEAT/CHAIR PORTABLE CHAIR RECLINER BACK REST – BLACK $42.95 |
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Art Deco Mahogany Waterfall Backrest 1920’s Side Chair $134.99 |
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PAIR OF VINYLE STOOLS / W BACKREST by the Carroll Chair Company $65.00 |
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Safco 7153BL Black Office Chair Mesh Backrest (5) $132.99 |
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Ground Swat CAMO CHAIR Hunting Steel Construction PRIMOS Folding GEAR Backrest $55.27 |
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Vintage Style Scrolled Metal Rocking Chair with Varnished Wood Seat and Backrest $289.95 |
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New in box Invacare Careguard Shower chair with Backrest $30.00 |
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SPONGEBOB LOUNGE CHAIR MAT with Backrest $7.90 |
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Early 1900’s Koken Congress Barber Chair Oak Round Backrest – original $89.99 |
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Sturdy Aluminum Bath Bench Seat Shower Chair with Backrest by Roll Mobility 1X $32.99 |
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Shower-Invacare Potty Chair With Back Rest For The Elderly & Disabled $25.00 |
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Light Weight Center Cut Shower Chair w/ Backrest Hygienic Pericut Easy Cleaning $35.99 |
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MESH LUMBAR SUPPORT BACKREST FOR CAR OR CHAIR $8.99 |
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New mesh backrest lumbar support for chair or car $13.99 |
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Aluminum Bath Bench Seat Shower Chair with Backrest by Roll – Free Shipping 1X $42.99 |
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White Plastic Modern Dining Chair Clear Grey Backrest $303.00 |
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White Plastic Modern Dining Chair Clear Red Backrest $303.00 |
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Backrest Office Seat Chair Cushion Pad W/ MP3 Speaker Fr Motorola Droid X 2X 2 3 $7.95 |
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VINTAGE ALUMINUM LOUNGE CHAIR WITH WOOD ARM TRIM , ADJUSTABLE BACK REST, $79.00 |
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Invacare Shower Transfer Seat Bench Chair Commode backrest right or left support $96.99 |
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Drive Deluxe Shower Chair with Backrest $25.68 |
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Heavy Duty 300 lbs. Elderly Bathtub Shower Seat Chair Bench & Optional Backrest $35.99 |
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Art Deco Mahogany Quad Matched Backrest with Soft Orange Fabric Side Chair $134.99 |
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Light Weight Center Cut Shower Chair w/ Backrest Hygienic Pericut Easy Cleaning $35.99 |
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NIB SAFCO 7155BL Low Profile Memory Foam BACK REST CHAIR SUPPORT (Backrest) $14.99 |
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EARLY HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD OAK OFFICE CHAIR MID-CENTURY ADJUSTABLE PADDED BACKREST $129.95 |
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ANTIQUE KOKEN BARBER CHAIR BACK REST BRACKETS 36NL 36NR $49.99 |
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Homedics OBUSFORME Custom Air Backrest Support Seat Chair Support Black $9.99 |
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Light Weight Center Cut Shower Chair w/ Backrest Hygienic Pericut Easy Cleaning $35.99 |
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Stitch Plush Chair Seat Backrest Pad Set Japan New Cute $9.99 |
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Modern Dining Chair with Red Backrest Set of 2 New $384.00 |
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Modern Molded Plastic Dining Chair Set Acrylic Backrest $451.00 |
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Eagle Snap n Save Shower Chair with Backrest and Arms $81.51 |
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BMW OEM E65 E66 FRONT FAURECIA SEAT MOTOR MODULE COMPUTER FACTORY 745 750 760 $65.00 |
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(GIRLY LIPS) STOOL CHAIR W / ADJ. BACK REST $115.00 |
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Kayline 508 PediPal Chair with Back Rest and Footbath $350.00 |
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Kayline 509 Pedicure Pal Pedicurist Chair w/ Back Rest $300.00 |
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Kayline 803V Contoured Chair with Back Rest $193.95 |
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Party Family Group Float Dock Ride Seat Chair Lounge Lounger w/ Back Rest NEW $114.49 |
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Tama drums Hardware THRONES 1st Chair Ergo-Rider seat Quad base + Backrest HT741 $249.99 |
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New Fellowes High Profile Office Chair Foam Backrest 91905 13X4X12 Adjustable $29.99 |
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Bath Shower Chair Stool Bench With Back Rest 250Lb Capacity 3/Case $121.87 |
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Country Style Chair Pad & Backrest Pad Crochet Pattern $9.00 |
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IMAK Back Rest, Gives Lumber Support, Office & Home Computer and Gaming Chair $37.78 |
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50x Antique Bronze Plated Alloy Back Rest Chair Pendants Charms 142092 $8.98 |
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SHOWER CHAIR COMMODE – DELUXE SOFT SEAT AND BACKREST $324.00 |
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Black secretary chair with adjustable back rest and hei $87.20 |
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Pneumatic Rolling Massage/Medical stool Office Chair with Back Rest $59.99 |
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Pneumatic Rolling Massage/Medical stool Office Chair with Back Rest $59.99 |
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Pneumatic Rolling Massage/Medical stool Office Chair with Back Rest $58.99 |
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250x Antique Bronze Plated Alloy Back Rest Chair Pendants Charms 142092 $29.98 |
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Stitch Plush Chair Seat Backrest Pad Set Japan New Cute $13.59 |
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RV Camping Directors Chair – Green – FREE Backrest! $48.35 |
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Shower Safety Chair SunMark® Econo 13.5 to 17.5 Inch 350 lbs. w/Backrest $47.99 |
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Solid Wood Arm Chair Padded Backrest by Remington Rand $30.00 |
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Hillsdale Lakeview Round Dining Table & Chairs – Buy Individual or Set $199.00 |
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Hillsdale Lakeview Round Dining Table & Chairs – Buy Individual or Set $199.00 |
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Metal Frame Chair With Upholstered Seat and Backrest $20.00 |
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Metal Chair With Upholstered Seat ,Backrest and Armrest $25.00 |
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Wood Chair With Blue Seat and Backrest by Patrician $25.00 |
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Vintage Industrial Metal Rolling Chair w/Back Rest $124.99 |
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Antique Koken Barber chair back rest brackets 503R 503L $29.99 |
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Antique Koken Barber chair Backrest with headrest attachment $69.99 |
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Antique Koken Barber chair original backrest $39.99 |
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Drive Medical Adjustable Bed Chair Back Rest Folds Flat 5 positions $51.49 |
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Workshop ergonomic task stool swivel vinyl seat mobile backrest office chair NEW $69.85 |
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3 in 1 Safety Commode with Back Rest Shower Chair $59.95 |
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New Invacare Careguard Shower Chair / Bath Seat with Back Rest – Model # 95 $41.00 |
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New height adjustable swivel stool chair with back rest $64.99 |
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50x NEW Antique Bronze Plated Alloy Back Rest Chair Pendants Charms 142092 $4.87 |
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250x NEW Antique Bronze Plated Alloy Back Rest Chair Pendants Charms 142092 $19.73 |
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Soft Seat Aluminum Rollator / Transport Chair with Straight Backrest – Black $71.99 |
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Roll Mobility Aluminum Bath Seat Shower Chair with Backrest – Free Shipping 1X $44.99 |
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POOL PORTABLE BEACH MAT RECLINER BACKREST LAY DOWN SEAT CHAIR SEATING MAT LAKE $49.99 |
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Medical Bath Seat Bench Shower Bathtub Stool Chair Without Backrest $32.99 |
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Invacare Medical Bath Seat Bench Shower Bathtub Stool Chair Without Backrest $36.99 |
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childs rocking chair with hand carved stroke design on back rest $875.00 |
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Stadium/Bleacher Chair w/Padded Backrest Barton Outdoors Black/Blue Tailgate $29.99 |
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DELUXE KNEELING CHAIR MEMORY FOAM PADS & BACKREST- RED $399.00 |
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EDGE BY EXPEDITE GEAR DOWN LAYOUT BLIND DUCK GOOSE CHAIR BACK REST M2D CAMO NEW! $78.90 |
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Hydraulic Stool With Backrest Beauty Salon Spa Massage Facial Chair Black ST002 $49.00 |
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“Superchair” Computer Task Office Chair Adjustable Height and Back Rest $139.99 |
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“Superchair” Computer Task Office Chair Adjustable Height and Back Rest $139.99 |
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“Superchair” Computer Task Office Chair Adjustable Height and Back Rest $139.99 |
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“Superchair” Computer Task Office Chair Adjustable Height and Back Rest $139.99 |
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“Superchair” Computer Task Office Chair Adjustable Height and Back Rest $139.99 |
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6 Piece Dining Set 4 Chairs Table Bench Natural White Farm $339.25 This listing is for the entire 6 piece set. It includes the farmhouse style table with natural top and white legs, 4 spindle back dining chairs with natural seats, and 1 bench. The table measures 30″ x 48″ and the chairs measure 36″ up to the top of the back rest. The bench is 47″ Long x 14″ Wide x 18″ Tall Table: 30″ x 48″ |
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Home Styles Wood Kitchen Dining Nook Corner Bench in Distressed Oak $347.21 The Home Styles Corner Kitchen Dining Nook Corner Bench is constructed of hardwood solids and veneers in a rich multi-step distressed Oak finish. It features a corner L-shaped design and a slanted backrest for comfort. With cottage design elements, relax in the Home Styles Corner Kitchen Dining Nook Bench. Features: Dining Nook Bench made of hardwood solids and veneers Distressed … |
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Four Oak Finish Side Dining Chairs Wood $214.10 These are beautiful side chairs done in an oak finish! These are made in the traditional country style. These have a comfortable cushion and are made of solid wood. 17″ wide x 19″ deep x 36″ top of the back. This listing is for four oak finish dining chairs! Be careful when trying to do your own color matching between products. Actual finish color may vary depending on your computer monitor set… |
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Safco 5117 – TaskMaster EconoMahogany Industrial Chair, Black-SAF5117 Wave Tube Extension allows taller height. Adjusts up or down pneumatically while seated. Backrest adjusts 3 in height and depth. Large base ensures stability. Wide-angled textured footrest provides secure footing and ergonomically correct leg position. Seat/Back Color(s): Black; Features & Functions: Back Height Adjustment; Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment; Arms Included: No; Recommended Applicati… |
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Safco 5110 – TaskMaster EconoMahogany WorkBench Chair, Black $553.00 Pneumatically adjusts 8 up or down while seated. Backrest adjusts 3 in height and depth. Foam seat won’t crack or peel. Large reinforced base ensures stability. Seat/Back Color(s): Black; Features & Functions: Back Height Adjustment; Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment; Arms Included: No; Recommended Applications: Drafting…. |
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Safco 5110 – TaskMaster EconoMahogany WorkBench Chair, Black-SAF5110 Pneumatically adjusts 8 up or down while seated. Backrest adjusts 3 in height and depth. Foam seat won’t crack or peel. Large reinforced base ensures stability. Seat/Back Color(s): Black; Features & Functions: Back Height Adjustment; Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment; Arms Included: No; Recommended Applications: Drafting…. |
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Angel Sales PosturePro Lumbar Support $1.89 Protect and support the lumbar area of your back with the PosturePro. This lightweight support gently cradles your back and encourages correct posture. Ergonomic design gives firm and comfortable support while breathable mesh material circulates air to keep you cool. Elastic bands stretch to fit most standard-sized desk chairs. Slip the PosturePro over car seats for a more comfortable ride. Perfec… |
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Hugo Portable Rolling Walker with Seat, Backrest and 8 Inch Wheels, Blue $99.99 Rolling Walkers by Hugo give you the mobility, convenience and portability that you need in a walker. These blue walkers have a built-in seat with backrest that provides a perfect place to sit and rest. In addition, a convenient under seat storage bag offers security for your valuables. Hugoâs Rollator Walker has height adjustable handle bars for proper posture and ergonomic hand grips … |
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Fellowes Professional Series Back Support, Black (8037601) $35.99 MID SPINAL SUPPORT WITH MEMORY FOAM PROMOTES NEUTRAL POSTURELOWER LUMBAR SUPPORT WITH 3 MEMORY FOAM SECTIONS CONFORMS COMFORTABLY TO LOWER BACKTRI-TACHMENT(TM) SYSTEM ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR READJUSTMENTMEMORY FOAM RESPONDS TO BACK WEIGHT & WARMTH FOR CUSTOM SUPPORTUPC : 043859516872Shipping Dimensions : 15.20in X 14.80in X 3.20inEstimated Shipping Weight : 4.3366… |
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Custom LeatherCraft 1140 EasySeat Lightweight Plastic Bucket Seat for 3 1/2- 5 Gallon Buckets $4.69 Plastic, air-cushioned seat that fits any 5 gallon bucket. May be used on bucket alone or atop any bucket-mounted tool carriers. Textured, nonslip top. Includes hang hole…. |
