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These 4 home office chairs are meant to help improve your posture

Julie Scagell
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Good posture is beneficial to your overall health, improving balance, enhancing athletic performance, and reducing pain. According to Harvard Health, good posture consists of keeping your “chin parallel to the floor, shoulders even (roll your shoulders up, back, and down to help achieve this), neutral spine, arms at your sides with elbows straight and even, abdominal muscles braced, hips even, knees even and pointing straight ahead, and your body weight distributed evenly on both feet.”

Good posture can be difficult if you find yourself slouched over a computer all day for work. To stay productive at work, invest in an office chair that keeps your back straight and supported. With the right, affordable ergonomic chair, you can sit comfortably without breaking the bank (or your back).

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Solid support for just $126

No two bodies are exactly the same, so being able to adjust the seat’s height is crucial for optimum support. When you’re sitting with good posture, your feet should rest flat on the floor and your screen should be at eye level. For a chair with minimal height adjustment features, you may find yourself with a “tech neck,” as you strain your neck by looking down at the screen all day.

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This mid-back swivel chair from Home Depot gives a ton of support at a small price point. This chair, which comes in several color options and a supportive mesh to keep you cool, also has the ability to adjust the height of the armrests as well as the seat. The built-in lumbar support lessens back strain and keeps your spine in proper alignment. You can also lock in the back for more support or adjust it to tilt slightly back if you need a stretch.

Ticova ergonomic office chair

If you want a chair with a “completely customizable headrest” that also expertly supports your upper back, neck, and head, you’ve found a winner. Coming in at just over $200 on Amazon, this chair also has adjustable armrests. amble lumbar support, and an adjustable seat cushion. The seat also has a “tilting angle up to 140°” to adjust based on how much support your lower back needs.

Big and tall

If you fall under the “big and tall” label, check out this La-Z-Boy Trafford Big and Tall executive office chair. At just over $400, this “ergonomic office chair with memory foam” forms to fit your body, making for a supportive and comfortable day’s work. The chair boasts a 44-1/2- to 47-1/2-inch height range and 21-3/4-inch seat width, supporting up to 400 pounds. It has a fully adjustable seat height as well as multiple tilt settings to keep your posture picture perfect. Its gorgeous bonded brown leather will also add a touch of mature elegance to elevate the aesthetic of your home office.

Good posture starts early

If you have kids who participate in remote learning or online gaming, you need to think about a chair that supports their posture as well. Invest in a high-quality chair for your teens and college-aged kids that they can grow into, ensuring they can keep it as they get older and continue to spend time at their desks. This one from Amazon comes in at just $85 and they can customize the color to fit their room style or personal preferences. It comes with head support, adjustable seat and arm heights, as well as a lock-in reclining position to support a quick rest between games or Zoom calls.

Keeping yourself in alignment at every age is key to maintaining your overall physical health. All the “sit up straight” advice you received from your parents was well-intentioned. Nearly 65 million Americans report experiencing chronic lower back pain, and poor posture is a major contributor to this injury.

Don’t forget that the right chair is just one part of keeping that good posture and mitigating back pain. Remember to exercise and stretch regularly to improve the strength of your spine, and don’t sit for longer than an hour at a time. Even during a busy workday, try to find time to stand up and walk around, even if it’s just to the kitchen to get water.

By implementing these few lifestyle changes, you can improve your personal health and live a pain-free life.

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