According to Singapore General Hospital, WRMSDs are brought about by awkward postures, and further exacerbated by poorly designed workstations.
Most of us spend long hours seated at our desks, yet it is easy to overlook the role chairs play in how we feel at the end of the day. Discomfort, fatigue, poor posture can creep in until they are impossible to ignore. In this article, we’ll share five signs that you need a new office chair.
1. You Feel the Need for Greater Comfort
There’s no getting around the fact that some chairs—due to reasons that range between material choice, size and depth of the seat, cushion—tend to be more comfortable than others.
What makes a good office chair? Arm rests should be wide enough for your pelvis and thighs, while the backrest encourages good posture; and the seat height should be sufficiently long for your feet to rest flat on the ground. If your chair is causing you physical discomfort, it’s time to find a new office chair.
A good office chair is well-worth the investment because it reduces strain on the back, neck and shoulders and promotes long-term comfort. When in doubt, and trying a chair in person is not an option, consider acquiring an ergonomic chair with adjustable settings you can tailor to your exact preferences.
2. Preventing Aches and Pains
While some office chairs make their flaws known right away. Others feel perfectly fine at fine—plush cushions, sturdy materials, maybe even a sleek design. But as the day wears on, the initial comfort can fade, revealing pressure points or subtle misalignments that leave you feeling sore by evening.
One way to tell? Temporarily switch chairs and pay attention to how your body responds after prolonged use.
At Harunamu, our ergonomic models such as the MONARCH and the CLODIUS are designed to support you through long hours, not just brief moments. We highly recommend testing them at our showroom. A chair that adapts to your posture and provides lasting support can make a world of a difference.
3. Mechanical Upkeep
Like any other piece of furniture, office chairs are susceptible to wear and tear, some, of course, ageing more gracefully than others. It can be difficult to part with a favourite chair or tempting to ignore a mechanical failure. Don’t. An aging or malfunctioning chair may pose a risk to your health and wellbeing.
4. Ergonomics: An Essential Aspect to your Physical Wellbeing
The science of ergonomics has continued to evolve over the last few decades, reflecting a growing recognition over the need to design workspaces that prioritise health and wellbeing. Today, ongoing research in this field goes as far as to incorporate biomechanics and physiology to understand how work affects the body.
If you’re seeking a chair with modern features such as dynamic tilt tension, ergonomic support, lumbar support, you’ll discover that these chairs don’t just bring additional comfort. The right ergonomic chair can help reduce fatigue, improve posture and even boost focus and productivity.
Final Thoughts
If any of these signs are familiar to you, the truth is that it may be time for you to buy a new office chair. The good news is that there’s a wealth of options available today that are designed not only to support your body where it matters most, but also complement your living space—whether you favour sleek minimalism, a professional polish or something more expressive.
The Harunamu collection brings together a curated range of ergonomic office chairs that balance comfort, function, and design. Schedule an appointment to try them in person. Our team would be happy to help. Alternatively, you can browse our selection online and find the perfect fit, wherever you are.
