Office comfort: a balance between good habits and an ergonomic chair

Being well installed will prevent you from physical discomfort and back problems while contributing to your well-being. You will find excellent quality and sometimes very decorative chairs on the market, such as those of the Scandinavian designer and manufacturer HÅG. For decades, HÅG has offered chairs that fully meet ergonomic and environmental requirements.

Of course, comfort in the office begins with the acquisition of a good chair and we prioritize comfort over design. But to optimize your approach, consult our archived newsletter: Eliminate muscle pain with an ergonomic office chair!

However, if comfort in the office begins with the acquisition of a good chair, it does not stop there!

Adopt good habits

Here are some tips on how to take advantage of the advantages of your ergonomic chair and find the perfect position!

• Put your back straight and keep it in contact, at all times, with the back of the chair;
• When you use the computer keyboard, use the desk as a support to put your forearms on. Remember not to arch your back;
• Keep your feet flat on the ground, your head straight and your gaze forward: the height of your chair must be adjusted so as to always maintain a 90° angle at the level of the joints: hips, knees and ankles;
• Wedge your pelvis behind the seat;
• Take a break every hour: your body needs to move. If this is impossible, try to practice, while working, the stretching exercises presented on the website of the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS);
• Adopt this little ritual when you sit down: first put your hands on the desk and use your thigh muscles to control your descent and take a seat on the seat. 

To achieve the perfect distance between you and the desk, your belly must be, at all times, slightly pressed against its edge.

Maximize the benefits of your ergonomic chair

Are you investing in an office chair? Take the time to understand how it works. It is best to read the user manual first, to familiarize yourself with its components and maximize its effectiveness.

Some manufacturers, such as ergoCentric, offer an interesting choice of ergonomic chairs, which correspond to the standards of comfort at work and to the requirements of the customers. By checking out their website, you can take the time to understand how your chair works and improve your well-being. Also consider investing in a modular computer screen (if you haven't already) and an ergonomic mouse.

New at Oburo

Your desk becomes a treadmill! 

A specialist in well-thought-out office furniture, Oburo offers a completely new product to combine work and fitness. The Treadmill Desks is a treadmill equipped with a large adjustable tray, which you can synchronize with your computer or mobile phone. The ideal combination for your daily fitness… while working! For additional information on this new product, contact one of our advisors!



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