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Ideal chair?

Started by January 16, 2015 11:09 PM
32 comments, last by JohnnyCode 10 years ago

I require something with good back support. The back needs to be really comfortable - if the chair doesn't make me want to lean back, then I unintentionally lean forward which is bad on my back.

I use armrests, because it's important that my arms are elevated above the desk surface half an inch or so, so I'm not accidentally resting my wrists on the edge of the desk. My hands go down half an inch to rest on top of the mouse and keyboard.

Also important is elevating my monitor high enough, or lowering my chair low enough, that I am not constantly bending my neck to look down at my monitor. I want the center of the screen to be about eye level. A couple textbooks under the monitor stand works fine for me.

You can also tthis aising your keyboard to elbow height and not sitting at all ;)

I've heard there are some quite good health benefits to this, but I am not quite sold on the idea...yet.
Back on topic, I have this chair - http://www.jasonl.com.au/office-furniture/office-chairs/smile-and-enjoy-medium-back-mesh-seat-office-chair

But, lots of people in my office use standing desks, so I'm trying trying it out at the moment too. I've got a rubber mat to stand on instead of the chair, and for now (as I'm not fully committed to the idea yet) just a cardboard box of the perfect size to raise up my keyboard/mouse to an ergonomic height, and my monitors are on swivel arms so I can easily reposition them for standing/sitting.
I'm currently still sitting 90% of the time, but am adding more standing into my days. I do find my back feels better and my brain feels like it's running on more oxygen too :D
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I've used a standing desk at work for the past year - wouldn't go back for anything. I do have one of those silly stools, which I don't really use, and one of the rubber floor mats, which just gets in the way.

I also have a jumbo (6 ft) bean bag, for kicking back with the laptop when standing becomes a chore.

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I have never heard of those anti fatigue mats before (is this the rubber mat you are talking about?)

Sounds like those fancy stuff youd by from AVON. >.>"

I have never heard of those anti fatigue mats before (is this the rubber mat you are talking about?)

Yeah, I have this one. I get sore feet normally from standing too long, and tend to buy cheap shoes, so the mat helps a lot with comfort.

I used to work at a library where I would stand at the front counter with a computer all day, and I absolutely hated it. I was leaving work with sore feet every day even after a year, rubber mat or otherwise.

Is there something different about a modern "standing desk"? Otherwise, the whole thing seems rather bizarre to me.

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You can also tthis aising your keyboard to elbow height and not sitting at all ;)

I've heard there are some quite good health benefits to this, but I am not quite sold on the idea...yet.
Back on topic, I have this chair - http://www.jasonl.com.au/office-furniture/office-chairs/smile-and-enjoy-medium-back-mesh-seat-office-chair

But, lots of people in my office use standing desks, so I'm trying trying it out at the moment too. I've got a rubber mat to stand on instead of the chair, and for now (as I'm not fully committed to the idea yet) just a cardboard box of the perfect size to raise up my keyboard/mouse to an ergonomic height, and my monitors are on swivel arms so I can easily reposition them for standing/sitting.
I'm currently still sitting 90% of the time, but am adding more standing into my days. I do find my back feels better and my brain feels like it's running on more oxygen too biggrin.png

Interesting, I cannot stand during work with computer so much too.

I have just considered a floor sitting lower desk/tab. It surelly seems more doable as standing during work.

The floor like idea seems very tempting to me, you would not get uncomfortably relaxed while you could maintain good workflow still.


Is there something different about a modern "standing desk"? Otherwise, the whole thing seems rather bizarre to me.

I don't think it is very good to stand all day every day either.

The main arguments I've heard are better for the back, and better blood flow, plus there are lots of studies talking of the perils of sitting all day.

Though most people I've seen doing it often start to "hang" a bit on the table late in the day, or standing awkwardly.

This should be quite bad for back, shoulders and blood flow too.

I think its probably a good idea to vary it, have a desk you can easily shift the height of, stand one day, sit another, or stand half the day, sit the rest.

And also not forgetting to take breaks and short walks.

Then of course we have the next step: https://www.google.se/search?q=computer+treadmill+workstation&tbm=isch :)

That thing about back problems and best "office" solution seems like the wrong way to look at the problem. I think office solutions will not do too much for you.

Both siting and standing are bad for the back, the problem is posture, but no posture will resist long time.

Ppl should be focusing on have strong core muscles (back, abs, neck..). You know, exercises..

I bet ppl who have jogging routines and do other activities complain much less or dont complain at all about pain.

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