Office Task Chairs

There are a few things to look for when choosing an office task chair to get you through the day:

Lumbar Support

You want your chair to provide proper ergonomic support to the lower back. Some chairs are designed with adjustable lumbar support for even greater protection of the lower back. A common workplace injury that occurs from using a chair with poor lumbar support is known as ‘sciatica’. Sciatica occurs when pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve. Many people experience pain in their lower spine, and over time spreads to the hip and down the back of the leg to the feet.

Adjustability Options

When choosing an office chair, the more options the chair has to be adjusted - the better & more comfortable. This gives you greater control to set up the chair according to your unique body type and shape. Some adjustments to look out for are in terms of armrests' width/height, seat back width, and seat angle.

The Gregory Slimline High Back is the best office task chair suited to long periods of sitting. Although this chair is more expensive than most office task chairs, it’s designed with high-quality materials for extended comfort and support. The seat is made using dual-density foam which helps to keep your pelvis in place during long sits. This support helps to keep your spine in the recommended ‘S’ shape and reduces your chances of developing sciatica from placing pressure on your nerves at the bottom of your spine.

According to research the average office chair that gets used for 40 hours per week should last 7 - 10 years. After extended periods of use, the materials in the chair can become less firm and loose. When you start to experience discomfort with your ergonomic chair you should think about investing in a new one.

If you are one of the many office workers who suffer from sciatica, you want to make sure you are investing in a quality ergonomic chair. We recommend choosing a mesh back chair because it is designed for comfort and to alleviate back pain. The chair moulds its mesh back to whoever sits in it, and shares your weight evenly throughout the chair - this ensures you’re not placing pressure on your sciatic nerve. There are also options for choosing to have the chair with or without arms.