Dining chairs and kitchen stools aren't designed for 8-hour workdays. They lack proper lumbar support, causing your spine to curve unnaturally. An ergonomic office chair maintains your spine's natural S-curve with adjustable lumbar support, reducing strain and preventing chronic pain. Look for chairs with dynamic lumbar systems that move with you throughout the day.

For compact spaces, choose chairs with a smaller footprint but full ergonomic features. Our M59AS models offer foldable armrests, allowing them to slide under desks when not in use. Look for chairs under 60cm in width with vertical rather than sprawling designs. Mesh backs also create visual lightness in small rooms.

Slouching happens when your chair doesn't provide proper support at the right points. Key features to prevent slouching: adjustable lumbar support that fits your lower back curve, seat depth that allows 2-3 fingers space behind your knees, and armrests that keep shoulders relaxed. Set your chair height so feet are flat on the floor and screen is at eye level.

Consider the math: A £600 chair used 250 days/year for 5 years costs £0.48 per workday. Compare that to one physiotherapy session (£50-80) or lost productivity from discomfort. Quality ergonomic chairs prevent health issues rather than treating them. If you work from home full-time, it's one of your most important investments.

Shift positions every 30-60 minutes. Modern ergonomic chairs support "dynamic sitting" - small movements throughout the day. Use different recline angles for different tasks: upright for typing, slightly reclined for reading, fully reclined for thinking breaks. Our weight-sensing tilt mechanisms make these transitions seamless.