![]() Notice that his shoulders are actually raised which adds to the tense looking posture. It's also because the armrests on it are too high. Ok, so that second photo does look pretty awful, but it's not just because of the chair back. ![]() Whatever it is, it's probably a much more expensive and well designed chair than the one in the second photo. The chair in the first photo looks like a Herman Miller Embody or lookalike chair. uh, those sure look cute but just get yourself a foot stool. You can find some really high quality recliner foam wedges that you can put on top of a mattress to allow you to position yourself like you were sitting in a proper recliner.Īs for leg rests. If you need to work in a steeper reclined position, you might just want to find a recliner chair or buy a bunch of fluffy pillows and prop yourself up in bed. Anyone who will need to work in a slightly reclined position should consider something with a headrest because the alternative of having to stick your chin forward to keep your head up is the worse alternative. Some lower back pain is also better slightly reclined. Any problem with your shoulder is likely to also spill over to your head and neck (and vice versa).Ī person with upper back, neck, or shoulder pain might benefit from having head support and they may find some relief if they're working in a slightly reclined position. There are over a dozen muscles connecting your head and neck with your shoulder. The average person should have no need for a headrest, but if you have upper back or shoulder pain, high backed chairs and headrests really can come in handy. ![]() As u/ibuyofficefurniture said, an ergonomic chair is not a recliner. In my opinion, headrests are OK just so long as you take the above into account. There are a dozen ways you can contort your posture into very unhealthy shapes while maintaining full contact with your armrests and lumbar support. We can say this about almost any "support" because over relying on supports not only reduces the likelihood that your will develop the musculature to maintain good posture on your own, but there is no such thing as a support that can't be easily defeated. They're a useful accessory that can be used as an occasional aid if you're tired and need a little bit extra support for a while, but you shouldn't be relying on them as an all day posture control tool. The arm rests should not be something you're using constantly. My input as a former physical therapist on headrests is that they should be viewed in the same manner as arm rests. ![]()
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