Most working environments require Sitting on a chair for long hours on an everyday basis leading to a lot of physical strain and issues over time. Every 5th Indian is suffering from such an issue and number of people affected is growing at a rate of 58% per year.
Common Issues due to long sitting hours while working
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury
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Spondylosis
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Disc Degeneration
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Cervical Issues
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Poor Blood Circulation
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Headaches (Cervicogenic headaches)
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Digestive Issues
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Back Pain and Stiffness
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Neck Pain and Stiffness
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Shoulder Pain and Stiffness
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Finger Pain, Fatigue and Tingling
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Spine Injuries and Misalignment
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Forward Bend in Shoulders and Neck
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Hip joint Stiffness and Immobility
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Pelvic Pain
Features of an Ergonomic Chair
Castors
The ergonomic chairs have firm castors that are capable of bearing your weight with ease as well as maintain stability when moving around, getting up or sitting on the chair.
Hand Rest
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Hand rest allows you to rest your forearms in a neutral position when typing on a keyboard or using the mouse.
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These allow your to keep your shoulders relaxed removing any stress from them. The height and angle of the hand rests are adjustable in good ergonomic chairs
Head Rest
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The headrest allows you to rest your head and neck every now and then to avoid pain, stiffness and fatigue in the neck.
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Its angle could be adjusted to suit the dimensions of your head and neck.
Seat Height and Depth Adjustment
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Every human being is of different height and it is important to own an ergonomic chair which has good height adjustability.
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The depth of the seat could be adjusted to leave space between your knees and edge of the seat as recommended by ergonomists. This allows for equal and regular blood flow into both legs
BackRest Tilt and Tension
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Backrest tilt lever allow the backrest to be stationary OR tilt at an angle. In the stationary position the backrest is perpendicular to the floor.
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Back tilt tension knob allows you to change the pressure the backrest exerts on your back and hence set the angle of the backrest comfortable for you.
Back Support
The curve of the backrest will follow the curvature that your body possess when you sit straight aiding you to sit in a natural position. The chair will align as per your requirements providing you with the required support all the time. This lumbar support will help you in reducing the pain on your back.
It has lumbar support which fills in the natural curvature of the spine above the hip supporting a neutral sitting position. The lumbar support could be adjusted to fit the height and depth of the curve of your lower spine.
Top 3 High Back Ergonomic Chairs
MISURAA Xenon High Back Ergonomic Chair
Seat adjustment: Height & depth adjustment available
Back adjustment: High back with tilt adjustment & lumbar support
Headrest: Height & tilt adjustment available
Armrest: Made of Soft nylon pads; height adjustment available
Fabric: Nylon mesh seat & back with die cast aluminium base
Warranty: 1 year
Pros
Fully nylon mesh base and back making it fully breathable and good to sit for long hours
Good weight capacity of upto 140 Kgs
Depth adjustment in seat with makes to make it move forward / backward depending on one’s preference
Softpads on armrests making it easier and comfortable to rest one’s arms
Synchro Tilt mechanism with “Recline” feature - allows you to tilt the backrest or sit straight
Price: Rs
22499
Amazon Rating:
4.3
Cons
High price
Mesh seat may not be as comfortable as a cushioned seat to sit on
Mesh seat made of nylon could start losing grip after long / heavy usage
GreenSoul Newyork High Back Mesh Efficient Chair
Seat adjustment: Height adjustment available
Back adjustment: High back with tilt adjustment & lumbar support
Headrest: Headrest with height and tilt adjustment
Armrest: Fiber arm rests; height adjustment available
Fabric: Cushioned polymer seat & mesh back
Warranty: 3 year
Pros
Adjustable headrest available at this price point
Value for money
3 years warranty (compared to most chairs offering 1 year warranty)
GreenSoul being a new firm is known for its higher than avg. customer service
Price: Rs
10000
Amazon Rating:
3.9
Cons
Chrome plated metal base and legs might start rusting after long usage
Armrests don’t get locked appropriately
Lowest weight capacity among all ergonomic chairs of 110 Kgs
APEX Chairs Apollo Chrome Base High Back Office Chair
Seat adjustment: Height adjustment available
Back adjustment: High back with tilt adjustment & lumbar support
Headrest: Headrest with height and tilt adjustment
Armrest: Made of Soft pads; height adjustment available
Fabric: Cushioned polymer seat & mesh back
Warranty: 1 year
Pros
Adjustable headrest available at this price point
Soft pad armrests for extra comfort
Value for money
Price: Rs
8990
Amazon Rating:
3.4
Cons
Chrome plated metal base and legs might start rusting after long usage
Tilt it not very smooth and makes more noise compared to other ergonomic chairs
Top 3 Mid Back Ergonomic Chairs
MISURAA Imported Xenon Mid Back chair
Seat adjustment: Height & depth adjustment available
Back adjustment: Mid back with tilt adjustment & lumbar support
Headrest: No headrest
Armrest: Made of Soft nylon pads; height adjustment available
Fabric: Nylon mesh seat & back with die cast aluminium base
Warranty: 1 year
Pros
Fully nylon mesh base and back making it fully breathable and good to sit for long hours
Good weight capacity of upto 140 Kgs
Depth adjustment in seat with makes to make it move forward / backward depending on one’s preference
Soft Pads on armrests making it easier and comfortable to rest one’s arms
Synchro Tilt mechanism with “Recline” feature - allows you to tilt the backrest or sit straight
Price: Rs
21499
Amazon Rating:
4.6
Cons
High price
Mesh seat may not be as comfortable as a cushioned seat to sit on
Mesh seat made of nylon could start losing grip after long / heavy usage
No headrest
Green Soul Seoul Mid Back Chair
Seat adjustment: Height adjustment available
Back adjustment: Mid back with tilt adjustment; no lumbar support
Headrest: No headrest
Armrest: Fixed armrests
Fabric: Foam set with mesh back
Warranty: 1 year
Pros
Includes most essential features at very low price point (value for money)
Looks aesthetic with trendy color options
Price: Rs
3490
Amazon Rating:
4
Cons
High price
Mesh seat may not be as comfortable as a cushioned seat to sit on
Mesh seat made of nylon could start losing grip after long / heavy usage
No headrest
Wipro Furniture Alivio Mid Back Executive Ergonomic Office Chair
Seat adjustment: Height adjustment available
Back adjustment: Mid back with tilt adjustment & lumbar support
Headrest: No headrest
Armrest: Fiber armrests with height adjustment
Fabric: PU foam seat with mesh back
Warranty: 1 year
Pros
Cushioned PU foam seat with waterfall edges to release pressure off thighs & lower legs
Synchro Tilt mechanism to tilt the back smoothly available at lower price point
Price: Rs
10999
Amazon Rating:
4
Cons
No headrest
No depth adjustment available for seat
No DIY installation - need to contact seller & get it assembled/ through a carpenter
No return available (only replacement)