The Best Office Chairs for Back Pain - Your Guide

When you spend all day sitting at a desk there are some essentials you need to get through your working day – and we’re not just talking about the coffee. The most important thing of all has to be a comfortable and supportive office chair.

The human body was not made to stay in a seated position all day long, and you are probably already familiar with the resulting aches and pains if you’ve spent hours tapping away on a computer. Backache, rounded shoulders, cramping legs and a banging headache – everything you’re feeling can be attributed to poor sitting posture.

What kind of chair is best for bad backs?

An ergonomic chair is specifically designed to provide optimal support and comfort for your body. By investing in the right ergonomic chair, you can significantly reduce strain on different body parts, leading to a remarkable reduction in back pains, and an overall sense of well-being.

How to Choose the Right Chair for Back Pains:

When dealing with a bad back, choosing the right chair becomes essential for creating a supportive and comfortable seating experience. It’s the reason why we have a section dedicated to office chairs for bad back pains. They all have key qualities which make them the ideal choice for bad backs.

Ergonomic Design: Our bad back office chairs are specifically designed to support the natural curvature of the spine. These chairs typically feature a contoured backrest that provides excellent lumbar support. The ergonomic design ensures that the chair adapts to the body’s contours, reducing strain on the back and promoting proper posture.

Lumbar Support: It’s important to find a chair with built-in lumbar support mechanisms and a lever to adjust the tension on the recliner. This means the backrest can tilt – a huge benefit to support your body while allowing natural movement. However, if you prefer a chair that stays in the reclined position, you can choose one with a tilt-lock.

Adjustable Seat Height and Depth: Your chair should have adjustable seat height and depth to accommodate your weight and body type. Setting the correct height and seat position will provide support for your thighs, minimising strain on the lower back. It also allows for improved blood circulation, which prevents your legs from swelling or getting pins and needles.

Supportive Backrest: A supportive backrest is essential for individuals with bad backs. Our bad back office chairs are available with tall backrests that cover the entire back, including the upper and lower regions.

Comfortable Padding: The choice of seat material can make a big difference. Our office chairs have generous padding that offers both support and comfort. This will evenly distribute your body’s weight and help minimise pressure points.

Adjustable Armrests: Height-adjustable armrests allow proper arm alignment and reduce tension in the upper body. They can be positioned closer or farther from the body to accommodate different body sizes and sitting preferences.

Swivel and Mobility: Choose a chair that offers sturdy and smooth-rolling casters for effortless mobility, allowing easy movement and access to different areas of your workspace. This will allow you to reach items from your chair without straining your back or twisting your body unnaturally.

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?Here's our top 3 picks of Chairs for Bad Back Pain...

The Solo Range

The Solo range of ergonomic chairs are adjustable to support each person that sits on them. The design took inspiration from the movement of the body and integrates synchronised controls with an independent backrest angle adjustment. These chairs also come standard with inflatable lumbar support which is specifically designed to support the lower back.

The F-94 Range

The F94 Range of mesh-back chairs are easy to adjust and designed to encourage a healthy posture. With integrated lumbar curvature, these chairs offer superb lower back support. The top of the chair back offers full thoracic support (upper back and shoulders) which are often neglected.

The DUOREST GOLD

The Duorest Gold is a fully adjustable ergonomic office chair designed to revolutionize the way we sit. It implementing active sitting and reduces back pressure by supporting the spine and back muscles. The width and height of the backrest can be adjusted to suit the user's body shape. The unique "lung-shaped" dual backrests move in three dimensions in response to the user's movements to help keep a straight posture and to distribute their weight evenly over the body muscles to reduce back strain.

Not sure these are the right fit for you? See our full range of supportive office chairs to aid back pain. Or get in touch with us and one of our experts will help you find the best office chair to suit your needs and your budget.