If you spend most of your day sitting and are starting to feel it, you may need to look into investing in an ergonomic office chair. Ergonomic office chairs are adjustable to your needs and help ease the pressure placed on your low back. Fortunately, finding the best office chair doesn’t have to break the bank.
In this blog, our experts at iSpace Office Interiors will walk you through the ins and outs of sitting with low back pain and suggest our top 3 used office chairs for back pain.
Can a bad chair cause back pain?
When all is said and done, Americans are generally sitting for about 13 hours of the day – and that doesn’t include the time we spend asleep. Sitting, in general, is bad for your back. Add a bad chair into the mix and you’ve got a recipe for severe back pain.
Sitting puts a lot of pressure on your vertebrae and muscles and cuts off blood flow to your lower half. A combination of frequent walk breaks and a more ergonomic chair could honestly change your life.
3 of the Best Used Office Chairs for Back Pain
Even if you can’t find these exact chairs, look for chairs that mimic the same benefits that these three have. There are plenty of options out there! And by opting for a used chair, you’ll save some green as well. Here are our top 3 recommendations for used desk chairs!
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TOPSKY Mesh Computer Office Chair
This chair features adjustable lumbar support, a mesh back that moves with you, as well as head and armrests. What makes this chair even better is the affordable price tag!
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Poly & Bark Simmons Ergonomic Office Chair
Like the TOPSKY Mesh Computer Office Chairs, the Poly & Bark Simmons has adjustable arms, back, and headrest allowing for complete customization. It also a nice, modern look to it making it a must for any office.
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Serta Mid-Back Office Chair
If you’re looking for an office chair that’s a bit more professional looking, this is your chair. It sports the adjustable lumbar support, adjustable armrests, and posture-correcting tilt technology. This chair isn’t mesh backed like most of the others, giving it a more “classic” office chair look.
How do you sit in an office chair with low back pain?
Learning how to sit in a chair while working, especially with low back pain is crucial for preventing and helping low back pain. Keep these key things in mind when sitting in your desk chair:
- Sit at a height that allows your knees to relax at a 90-degree angle.
- Adjust the lumbar support to reflect the needs of your lower back.
- If possible, slightly recline the back of your chair. This will help take the pressure off your low back. For the best ergonomics, choose a chair with a back that will move with you as you adjust your posture.
- Set the armrests to the height that allows your shoulders and arms to relax and angle towards the center.
- Avoid chairs that put pressure on the backs of your knees.
- Rest your feet flat against the floor.
- Move frequently throughout the day to help promote blood flow and reduce muscle fatigue.
Looking for a used office chair in Indianapolis?
If it isn’t clear by now, sitting just isn’t good for your back – or your health. To make work a little more enjoyable and increase the longevity of your lower spine, bite the bullet and invest in a used, ergonomic office chair.
For help finding the perfect desk chair, give us a call at (317) 694-7197, visit our showroom at 6830 Industry Drive C, Indianapolis, IN 46219, or simply get a quote!
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