Best Office Chair for Lumbar (Lower Back) Pain Relief

What kind of office chair can relieve lumbar pain? Lumbar pain has become a common topic in the workplace, especially after prolonged sitting.

This blog will explain the role of the lumbar in the human body, why lumbar pain is so common, and recommend suitable office chairs to alleviate lumbar pain.

What Is Lumbar?

The lumbar, also known as the lower back spine, often refers to the area of the back surrounding it. 

The lumbar spine is located between the diaphragm and the sacrum, and the lumbar spine (the vertebrae located in the lower back) is also the largest and strongest mobile part of the spine.

The lumbar region of the spine bears the majority of the body's weight and is also the body's most flexible point. The muscles in the lower back are also responsible for rotation, flexibility, and strength. Therefore, if used improperly, the lumbar is susceptible to damage and wear, which contributes to the prevalence of low back pain.

The lumbar region is also crucial for maintaining proper posture, and your lumbar spine should maintain a healthy, natural curve. Thus, we also need lumbar support when sitting for long periods of time.

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What Is Lumbar Support?

As the name suggests, a lumbar support provides support for the lower back(lumbar). Without proper support, the natural curve of the lower back will be flattened, leading to muscle damage and, over time, spinal misalignment.

The benefits of a lumbar support:

• Relieves pressure on the lumbar discs (sciatic nerve)
• Maintains proper sitting posture for extended periods
• Relieves fatigue from long work hours.
• Long-term use of an ergonomic lumbar support can help improve your sitting posture.

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Types of Office Chair Lumbar Support

What is Adjustable Lumbar Support?

As the name suggests, built-in lumbar support can be manually adjusted, moving the lumbar cushion up and down, in and out. Sometimes, it can also be moved left and right, depending on the design of the optimal office chair.

How it works: Find the most comfortable seat angle and lock it in place.

Common adjustable features include:

• Height adjustment (moving the lumbar support up or down)
• Depth adjustment (moving it forward or backward)
• Adjusting the firmness of the support

Adjustable lumbar support allows you to customize it to your back shape and preferences. Once you find the optimal lumbar support position, you never need to change it again. This is commonly found in high-end office chair designs, such as the Master, Master Rex, and Elite.

Fixed Lumbar Support

Fixed lumbar supports are not adjustable in size or position, but they are simple and cost-effective.

The seat back is designed to mimic the human spine. This type of backrest requires no adjustment and is commonly used in entry-level office chairs. High-end fixed systems, such as the Boulies OP300 and OP180, can also provide excellent comfort.

External Lumbar Support – Lumbar Pillow

Lumbar pillows are portable and affordable. They offer great flexibility and can be used on more than just one office chair. Easily attach the lumbar pillow to your chair while providing effective support for your lower back.

Recommended Boulies Office Chair for Lumbar Pain

• 0P300/0P180: Boulies chairs designed for those working long hours, with forward, backward, and upright tilt.
• Master/Elite: Designed for gaming, office, or executive use.
• EP200/EP460: Ideal for both work and leisure.

What Is the Most Suitable Sitting Posture?

Upright Back

Upright sitting is the recognized standard sitting posture. It aligns your back and sitting bones, allowing them to support the upper back. But maintaining this upright posture on our own can be tiring and ineffective for long periods of time. A manageable back support can effectively distribute the pressure.

Standard sitting posture:

• Feet flat on the floor, Knees at a 90-degree angle. (Boulies chairs are all height-adjustable.) 
• The popliteal fossa is approximately 2 inches from the seat cushion. 
• Back upright, with waist against the chair back.
• Arms parallel to the keyboard.
• Eye contact centered on the monitor.

Boulies offers chairs with upright backrests: OP300 and OP180.

Leaning Backward

If you prefer to lean back at work, consider an office chair with adjustable back tilt.

Boulies offers adjustable back tilt office chairs for both leisure and work: Master, Elite, EP460 and EP200.

• Master and Elite can tilt up to 165°.
•  EP460 and EP200 can tilt up to 135°.

Leaning Forward

If working requires us to lean forward, it can cause our backs to lift off the chair backrest. Therefore, an office chair with an adjustable backrest and seat cushion is ideal, such as the OP300 or OP180.

Note: Forward-tilt office chairs also have an adjustable backrest and seat cushion backward.

Tips for Relieving Lumbar Pain

In the workplace, lumbar pain is often caused by prolonged sitting, so there are some tips to reduce this.

• Standing regularly: Get up and move around at least once every hour.
• Lumber Support Chair: A chair with lumbar support.
• Ergonomic Standing Desk: Adjustable height for both standing and sitting use.
• Organization: Organize work in an organized manner to improve efficiency.
• Emotional Relaxation: Helps improve productivity.
• Proper Sitting Posture: Increases comfort and reduces fatigue.

Summary

Proper lumbar support can help you maintain a healthy sitting posture and improve productivity. Relief of lower back pain can make you feel more comfortable and improve your work efficiency. No matter which office chair you choose, Boulies chair design is committed to giving you maximum comfort.

Boulies offers 14-day free returns and a warranty of up to 6 years.