Why Does Arm Position Matter When Choosing an Ergonomic Chair?

Arm position is also a key factor with an ergonomic chair‚ as it affects how much pressure is applied to your shoulders‚ neck‚ wrists, and upper body․

Most people do not think about their arms when selecting a chair․

They check the backrest․ They test the seat․ They look at the material and sit down and see if the chair has a comfortable seat․

But your arms are working almost the whole time you are at your desk․

Typing․ Clicking․ Writing․ Scrolling․ Taking notes․ Phone in hand․ Even if it is just reading something on screen‚ your arms still need somewhere to rest․ If the arms are not positioned correctly‚ your shoulders usually pay the price․

With high armrests‚ the shoulders may be elevated before the user is aware of it‚ and after a couple of hours‚ may feel stiff around the neck and shoulders․ Low armrests can let the arms and shoulders droop‚ while armrests which are placed too far apart or too far back can require distortion of this natural position to reach the keyboard and mouse․

Small mismatch․ Big discomfort․

That’s why adjustable arms are important for ergonomic chairs․ NextChair Luxe 2․0 includes 3D armrests‚ allowing you to support your arms in a more neutral position during different types of work․ You can adjust these for your desk height‚ body size‚ or the position from which you work․

This is useful because not every task uses your arms the same way‚ like typing‚ where your elbows may want to be supported further in․ Your arms may be resting on your desk when reading or using the telephone (or different positions when using a mouse)‚ and a fixed armrest cannot always satisfy those needs․

Another benefit of good arm support is that the shoulder does not have to work as hard if the arm is supported properly․ You will put less strain on your neck and your upper body in general while working at a desk for several hours․

Of course‚ that’s not the whole story – the LumbarFlo™‚ your sliding seat pan‚ and recline tension control all play a key role in keeping your lower back‚ legs, and body moving through the day․ All that said‚ arm position still matters because it affects how your upper body feels․

So‚ before you buy an ergonomic chair‚ do not ignore the armrests․

They’re a small detail‚ I realise‚ but sitting at a computer and working from there for hours a day‚ the position of your right arm can affect your whole body․