Best chair for a bad back
Let’s be real, if you’ve been working from home or crushing online gaming sessions – you’ve probably experienced back pain as a result. Especially if you’re in the wrong chair for your body.
But we get it – it’s hard to even know where to start when you’re looking to buy a chair these days. There are so many options out there, and it can be almost impossible to tell what’s necessary, what’s a gimmick, and what’s actually going to make a difference in your life.
So today, let’s simplify that and walk through what you should be looking for in your ideal chair, and I’ll go through some options so you can see what right for you.
The most important thing is that the desk chair that you’re looking for needs to be the right fit for your body.
Here are some of three of the things that you should be looking for:
Seat Height
While most seats are adjustable, you want to make sure that you will be able to sit comfortable with your feet flat on the ground. Ensuring that you have a solid foundation when your sitting is key to supporting your whole posterior chain.
Adjustable
When you’re buying a chair, you should just be thinking about today. The expectation should be that you’ll be able to rely on it for years to come. That’s why it’s key that you purchase a chair that’s going to be adjustable to your body today, and in the years to come. The two key elements that you’ll want to be able to adjust are armrests and lumbar support.
Lumbar Support
On the note of lumbar support – what is it? We hear from folks all the time that while they hear people talking about lumbar support, they don’t really know how to quantify what a chair with good lumbar support looks like.
Here are the nuts and bolts of it.
The lumbar spine on the human body curves inwards, and when you’ve been sitting for some time, it needs extra support to prevent slouching. Lumbar support should rest comfortably against your lower back to provide extra stability. A chair with good lumbar support can make a world of difference, especially after a long session sitting down. A key note here is that the support should not be painful, and as mentioned above, you’ll want to be able to adjust the support to make sure that it fits for you.
Here are some chairs that we’d recommend to prevent back pain.
THE TECHNI MOBILI HIGH BACK EXECUTIVE MESH OFFICE CHAIR – $441.55
This is a high-quality chair, from Techni Mobili, a company with a sterling reputation. While you might want to buy it just for it’s looks, it’s the feature set that really sells this chair. Almost every facet of this chair is adjustable – and covered under a two-year warranty. This chair is made with a high-quality, breathable mesh material, and allows for full lumbar support adjustment, a tilt and lock mechanism, as well as adjustable height and armrests.
AERYCHAIR BY EFFYDESK – $480.00
The Aerychair from EFFYDESK delivers everything that you could want from an ergonomically focused chair, and is an exceptional pick for anyone who needs a chair that can handle a bit more weight, with its capacity of 350 lbs. The Aerychair is designed specifically to mould to your body, through their temperature-neutral engineered mesh design. This chair comes with a full slate of adjustments and provides extra support in the L4/L5 lumbar region. Comes standard with a two-year warranty.
AUTONOMOUS ERGOCHAIR PRO – $599.00
Autonomous are a trusted brand when it comes to desk chairs, and for good reason. They produce a high-quality product, and they back it up with a five-year warranty. This chair is a great choice for your home office, and it comes with a moulded foam interior, and a sturdy reliable frame. It’s completely adjustable with easy alterations to the headrest, armrests, back-tilt angle and tension, seat tilt, and height. The lumbar support on this chair is designed to be flexible and provide support regardless of your seated position.
Ultimately, as we get older and the world continues to change, the likelihood is that we’re all going to be spending a bit more time at our desks, at home in the coming years. Making an investment now in a high-quality ergonomic chair will pay dividends down the line. While we know picking out the right chair can be tough, it’s our sincere hope that this article can help make that tough decision just a little easier.
If you have any questions about this article, feel free to reach out to us at sales@levelupdesks.com.