Your basket is empty. Office Chairs UK Buying Guide The right office chair should be ergonomically suitable, supporting your body in a variety of positions whilst still allowing you to effortlessly carry out tasks with efficiency. Aesthetics are of course also important, and ensuring that your new chair is in keeping with your office design is a vital consideration. The most important features to be looking for in a new chair are: The first thing to look for, and thankfully found in most chairs, is a height adjustable seat. Not every user of a chair will be the same height so the manufacturers must make allowances for this to enable people of all sizes to use the same product. The most ergonomically sound position is to be able to sit with your feet flat on the ground (without compressing your thighs which would reduce blood flow to your legs). It seems too obvious to even point out, but not all office chairs swivel. Those with static chairs do not need to move in their work so such chairs are suited to them, however if you do move even just to reach things it is essential your chair can swivel so you are not twisting, and therefore damaging, your back!
3. Adjustable Backrest & Lumbar Support An adjustable backrest paired with lumbar support is essential if a chair is to be truly ergonomically correct. Adjusting the backrest allows the user to relieve any pressure on their upper back by adapting to their posture, which in turn reduces stress being exerted on their muscles and vertebrae. Good lumbar support helps keep the spine in its naturally curved ‘S’ shape, ensuring the muscles surrounding the spine are not overworked. The seat part of the chair should be adequately padded in order to offer support, this also applies to arm rests and the back of the chair (unless a mesh backed chair, of course), the padding should be firm enough that your weight is held by the chair but not so hard that you can feel the parts of the chair underneath you which could inflict damage on the base of your spine. Armrests could be considered an unnecessary addition to an office chair, however they are vital in avoiding straining the neck.
Adjustable armrests must be fixed at the perfect height (and, if also adjustable, width), ensuring that elbows are perpendicular to the supports. Armrests that are too high or low could cause serious problems with your neck and spine. You also need to consider how long you will be spending in your new chair, the longer you are spent sitting in it the more adjustable features you will require- and if you are going to be using your chair for long periods of time then lumbar support is a necessity. Each chair on our website is accompanied by comprehensive descriptions and specifications to assist you in making your decision whilst bearing in mind the points above. Official Online Dealer ForVELA Latin 300 Office chair VariantsVELA Latin 300 Office chair The VELA Latin 300 has been specially developed for dentalThe singular design of the seat allows the healthcare worker to bring the chair closer to the patient. The cut-out seat means that the dentist or assistant can
manoeuvre closer to the patient. The cut-out seat affords support for the legs and the rounded edge ensures that blood circulation in the legs is This chair enables a correct work posture that does not cause unnecessary strain on the back and shoulders. The chair can be supplied with various wheel types, gas-operated height adjustment, foot bar, foot ring, armrest and a variety of Ergononomic quality chairsQuality chairs for dentistsCustomer service chatMost of us are aware that poor posture and lack of exercise can lead to a wide range of physical ailments leading to unwanted stress on your body. A medical journal in 2012 stated that professionals with sitting jobs were twice as likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than those with standing jobs. While some companies are experimenting with standup workstations, office workers confined to traditional desks may find it challenging to engage in physical activity that doesn’t interrupt their work.
To combat the harmful effects of sitting for prolonged periods of time at work, the following are a few exercises you can do at your desk to improve posture, circulation and your chances for living a long, healthy life. A restorative pose often used in yoga, the seated spinal twist is beneficial for releasing tension that collects in your back due to sitting for long periods of time. If you’re sitting at your desk, place both feet flat on the floor and elongate your spine from the top of your head down to your tailbone. Once you’ve stabilized your spine, inhale and cross your right leg over your left. While exhaling, twist your body from your lower stomach towards your crossed right leg. Repeat the exercise on both sides to get maximum benefits from the pose. Forward bending at your desk can inject fresh oxygen into your brain; it also creates space in the rear section of the spinal disks that fit between each of your spine’s vertebrae. Start your forward bend by positioning your feet on the floor so they’re wider than hip-width apart (or at least wide enough so that your shoulders can fit in between your knees).
Next, bend forward so that your shoulders go between your knees and your head hangs toward the floor. If you’re not very flexible or have lower-back issues, try leaning forward while resting your forearms on your knees. You can still benefit from the pose by stretching your spine into a partial forward bend. The benefits of replacing your office chair with a stability or exercise ball have been championed by physicians and corporations alike. According to a New York Times article, balancing your weight on an exercise ball forces you to balance your body, which can increase your core (i.e. abdominal muscles) and improve your body’s posture. Stability balls can be purchased from a number of outlets between $15 and $100-plus, depending on its diameter, materials used and overall quality. Although research from the article states that sitting on an exercise ball burns approximately four more calories per hour than sitting in a chair, some experts point to a lack of evidence proving that stability balls actually improve posture.
Nevertheless, exercise balls trump chairs when it comes to burning more energy and producing more muscle activity. If you type for long periods of time and begin to feel pain, try this hand exercise to ensure good blood flow from your palms to your fingertips. Ensuring good blood flow to the hand can help prevent the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome, which afflicted 3.1% of working adults aged 18 to 64 in 2012. As basic as this may seem, simply getting up from your desk, standing during a telephone call or taking a short walk around the office can help reverse the ill effects of being inactive and immobile throughout the day. Dr. Adam Reynolds, co-founder and chiropractor at Catalyst Health, advises in Huffington Post Canada, “A few times an hour, make it a point to get up and move. Research shows that muscles begin to shorten after they are in the same position for more than 20 minutes.” Make it a goal to stand up and take a break every 20 minutes. Opening your chest and stretching out your arms open up your chest and back, preventing slumping posture and chronic neck pains.
Additionally, try the following: You might also consider bringing small weights to work with while you’re at your desk, or you can bring some resistance equipment to help stay active while you’re stuck at the office. Proper posture isn’t just for presentations and social events. Maintaining good posture at your desk is just as important as when you’re standing, and it’s one more way to enhance your overall health. Here are a few pointers to help you stay vigilant when faced with fatigue: “Desk jockeys” get a bad rep from other workers who perceive desk work as easy on the body. But as veterans and studies will tell you, sitting for hours at a time is in no way good for your health. Pay attention to the way you sit at work, and take the time to walk around and stretch out your limbs before the ill effects of poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle come back to haunt you. Exercise may be the last thing on your mind when you’re working hard for your company, but remember that the business suffers if your body deteriorates.