Do You Have A Good Office Chair Back Support?

When you are looking for a good office chair, one of the main requirements that you probably have is for the office chair that you choose has a good back support. After all, if you tend to be at your desk most of the day, you are probably already suffering from the “traditional” pains and aches.

So, how can you make sure that you have a good office chair back support?

The first thing that you need to know about the office chair back support is that you need to know how to sit properly. To ensure that you are in a good sitting position, you need to ensure that when you are sitting on your office chair, the lumbar support is flushed against the small of your back.

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The main goal of a good office chair back support is to make sure that your back and spine are maintained in their natural position. So, when you are using an office chair back support properly, you shouldn’t feel unsupported as this support shouldn’t also accentuate the inward curve of your spine.

So, what kind of office chair back supports do you have?

The truth is that there are many different office chair back supports available. The one you get depends on the office chair that you buy. But let’s see each office chair back support in detail:

#1: Ergonomic Office Chair:

While not all ergonomic office chairs come with a back support, there are many that include it. You will, in most cases, see it in the description of the office chair as a “built-in” lumbar support.

While it is a good thing to have a built-in office chair back support, the truth is that it may not be enough unless it is well-positioned for you. In addition, this type of office chair back support isn’t adjustable.

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#2: Adjustable Back Support:

Other office chairs on the market come with, what they call, the adjustable back support. Simply put, this is one of the features that is included in some office chairs and that you can adjust pretty much the same way you adjust the seat height or the back reclining angle.

In our opinion, it is better to buy an office chair with an adjustable back supported than an office chair with a built-in back support. Of course, when all the other features and price level are equal. In addition, an adjustable office chair back support should also be an option for you in case you are not the only person using the office chair. After all, since you can customize the position of the back support, everyone who uses the office chair will have the back support they need.

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#3: Lumbar Support Cushion:

One of the latest trends that we have been seeing in office and gaming chairs is that more and more chairs are being delivered with a lumbar cushion and a headrest pillow as a bonus.

A lumbar support cushion is a great option when you need to use the office chair that you have at work. While it would be better to buy a new office chair, the reality is that a good lumbar support cushion can do the trick. In addition, you have the same advantage as with the adjustable back support – you can position it in the right spot for you.

#4: A Towel:

When you don’t want (or simply can’t) spend money on either an office chair or on an office chair back support, you can still have the support your need for your back. All you need to do is to roll up a towel and place it in the right place so that it can work as a lumbar support cushion.

Yes, we know that this isn’t the same. But if your tight on money, this is a good solution.