When you've been sitting for too long because of your desk job, you would feel back pains. You will also feel your neck ache when the chair that you use in the office does not support it. Your arms won't also be able to rest while you're working on your desktop computer or laptop if your chair doesn't have proper armrests.
Not a lot of people know that they need to stand up from time to time and break their long hours of sitting. They often forget that they already have to stand up when they're so engrossed at work.
There are some who want to work out and start going to the gym or jogging in the park every morning only to do it for a week and not to follow through with the commitment. Some begin to resent their workload because they are not able to achieve the work-life balance that they have wanted for so long. Yes, they have money for a gym subscription, but they can't follow through with it because their schedule does not permit them to do so.
Other people's postures suffer because they look at their desktops for too long, which are not customized for their height. They notice through time that their back is more curved than usual.
These problems are all valid and true. You would find yourself distracted and unmotivated to work because of all these body pains that you feel from time to time. You might not be excited to work anymore every workday because you already anticipate the discomfort of doing so. You might just resort to relaxing the whole day if you are working at home and find it hard to find your groove and return to finishing your work tasks. You might be so focused on finishing your task already, but then, out of nowhere, you'd feel discomfort and would kill your productivity in an instant. You might resent working because you are not able to do other things in your life aside from work.
Quitting your desk job is not the solution. You'd just jump to another office job where you might feel the same if you don't incorporate changes in your workspace. What you need to do is to invest in the right tools so that you become more efficient and productive. Upgrading your workspace is one way to have better work performance, and this includes investing in ergonomic furniture to cater to your needs.
We list down common problems you feel in your everyday desk job and provide an ergonomic solution for them:
Neck and backaches
You can expect the pain to develop in your neck and back if you are only using a regular chair at work. You have a desk job, so you're expected to sit for long hours until you finish your tasks. It's not surprising that you'll feel neck and back pains eventually, but it doesn't mean it can't be avoided or remain unsolved. There are many ergonomic office chair options from FlexiSpot that can give your neck and back the ample support they need.
Professional Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 M)
FlexiSpot chair's backrest can be adjusted to five different levels, ensuring comfort and support for users of varying heights. The latex seat cushions offer firm, springy comfort, mold-resistant, hypoallergenic, and durable compared to traditional foam. Through tailored support and softness adjustments, ensuring comfort and ergonomic support across different regions. It has a 7-Level Height Adjustment.3.15" Total Range
Customize the armrest height to perfectly fit your ergonomic needs. Also, it has a 360° Rotation of Armrest Pads: Which smoothly rotates to match your natural arm movements, and a 240° Swivel of Armrest Bodies: a Pivot for optimal positioning and support.
Lack of time for Exercise
People often neglect exercise because, unlike food and water, they think it's not a necessary ingredient for good health. You don't realize how important exercise is to maintain good health and improve your overall well-being. But if you've decided that you want a healthier lifestyle and be able to exercise, you find it difficult to commit regularly because of your heavy workload. This can easily be solved by an under-desk accessory such as a fitness bike.
Sit2Go 2-in-1 Fitness Chair
This was specifically designed to provide its users with maximum comfort while working out during the workday. It comes with a breathable mesh backrest that keeps the back cool and is stable when leaning towards it. Aside from that, the seat cushion supports your body weight without any pressure. It's also adjustable so you can set it to a height ideal for you.
The bottom of this chair is a cycling machine. It comes with eight resistance levels so that you can adjust it depending on what's comfortable for you and what you need. People also love that it comes with a small monitor that tells important information in your weight management journey including a calorie tracker and a customizable cardio program. To start your workout, you don't even need to wear proper shoes because the pedals are already very comfortable.
Bad posture
If you have had bad posture even before starting to work, you can expect it to worsen because you will be sitting for too long and looking at your desktop for hours. Over time, you'd most likely notice that your back is more curved than usual. Your back can hurt more until you desire some sort of relief. You can improve your posture and make having a straight back more natural to you with a standing desk converter.
AlcoveRiser Bamboo Standing Desk Converters- 28”/35”
This standing desk converter from FlexiSpot uses an eco-friendly bamboo desktop with a natural finish. Because it has a carbonized 2H lacquer coating, it is scratch, water, and insect-resistant. You could adjust the height at any time, whatever height that will lessen neck and back pain. Moreover, it has a specially engineered bracing system that prevents a sudden drop and crash in position, even at full load. It also comes with a removable keyboard tray.
Sitting for too long
Prolonged sitting can pose a lot of serious health concerns to you over time. You might not feel it at the moment but you'll regret subjecting yourself to long hours of sitting without breaking it. You can conveniently shift from a sitting to a standing position and vice versa with a standing desk.
Premium Standing Desk (E7)
People grab this product because of its supreme stability and a reliable weight capacity of 355 pounds. BIFMA-certified, the desk is guaranteed to be stable and sturdy at any point. Moreover, you'll get a 15-year warranty upon purchase.
Its leg columns are thicker than usual while the column gap is scientifically designed to be 0.05 mm which ensures a smooth lifting operation. The base structure is made of solid carbon steel, reaching an automotive-material grade. All these contribute to its durability, the desk was made to last after passing 20k motion tests in the FlexiSpot lab.
You'd love its sleek appearance with a laser-welding technique used for its frame. It features a holeless leg design that is aesthetically pleasing. It is temperature-resistant and has an anti-wear coating which makes sure the color is consistent for many years to come.
Its adjustable height range is from 22.8" to 48.4", providing a user-friendly experience for people standing between 4'2" to 6'4".
It comes with an embedded cable tray that is conveniently hidden under the desktop, which makes your workspace organized and visually pleasing. It makes use of a premium keypad with USB charging ports, four programmable height presets, and a child-lock button.
