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Office swivel chairs for ergonomic sitting and maximum productivity.

Office swivel chairs are the basis for ergonomic sitting and maximum productivity. An ergonomic office chair supports a healthy sitting posture, prevents back pain, and increases performance in the long term. It combines comfort and functionality and makes the workplace a place that promotes healthy working. Discover how office swivel chairs can revolutionize your everyday working life.

Tips for buying an office swivel chair.

What should the right office chair be able to do? Keep the following tips in mind when buying a new swivel chair:

  • Adjustable seat height
  • Synchronous mechanism or comparable movement mechanism for dynamic sitting
  • Adjustable armrests (2D in height / 3D in height, sideways, length, or radially / 4D in height, sideways, length, and radially)
  • Individually adjustable lumbar support to relieve pressure on the lumbar spine
  • Adjustable backrest with counterpressure regulation depending on body weight
  • Sufficient seat width and depth – particularly important when used by people of different heights
  • Optional: Neck and headrest for relaxed breaks
  • Hard vs. soft casters: Hard casters for soft floors (e.g. carpet) and soft casters for hard floors (e.g. parquet/tiles) or universal casters
  • Upholstery vs. mesh back: Fully upholstered back for greater seating comfort or mesh back for greater air circulation
  • Office chair suitable for 8-hour working days

Important: A high-quality office swivel chair should adapt to the person – not the other way around. The more individual the adjustment options, the more ergonomic the workplace.

 

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Adjusting your office chair correctly for a healthy back.

An ergonomic office chair is designed to enable movement and dynamism. After all, the best sitting position is always the next one. The more often you change your sitting position, the better it is for your muscles and joints. How can you adjust your office swivel chair to the optimal position?

  1. Adjust the seat height for your legs: Your feet should be flat on the floor. This creates an angle of 90° to 110° between your upper and lower legs.
  2. Adjust the seat height for your arms: Your arms should rest relaxed on the armrests of the office chair or on the work table, which should be adjusted to the correct height. Your shoulders should be relaxed and not raised.
  3. Adjust the back rest: The backrest should actively support the lower back (place the lumbar support at the correct height) and move with you when you move.
  4. Adjust the seat depth: The seat of the office chair should not press into the back of your knees.

Important: Change position at least every 30 to 60 minutes and incorporate small movements. This is even easier with the help of a height-adjustable work table.

 

Are there alternatives to the classic office swivel chair?

The more variety there is in seating options, the more movement there is in the working day. This relaxes the back and improves oxygen supply to the muscles, keeping them loose and preventing tension. What alternatives are there to the classic office chair and what are their advantages?


Healthy back, happy workday.

Which chair is right for me if I have back pain? Ergonomic office swivel chairs with lumbar support, flexible backrests with counterpressure adjustment, and as many individual adjustment options as possible provide the support you need for a healthy back. A good office swivel chair supports dynamic sitting: it automatically follows your movements. This relieves strain on your back and makes tension a thing of the past. The result is more energy and a better mood in your everyday working life. Combined with a height-adjustable desk, this creates an ergonomic workplace that allows you to switch between sitting and standing while you work.