Seven features to look out for when choosing an Ergonomic Chair
If you are a mum working in an executive role or anyone that spends a significant amount of time sitting it is a wise choice to invest in an ergonomic chair. However there are some significant features to look out for when choosing an ergonomic chair for your office space. Lets discuss them in this blog. 

Adjustable Height: Choose a chair that allows you to customize its height. It should be high enough for you to be able to place your forearms on the table, ensuring that shoulders are not shrugged, thus avoiding neck and shoulder pain. The chair should however be low enough for you to place your feet firmly touching the ground. Some ergonomic chairs have an inbuilt foot rest. But this is not essential feature as a small stool under the desk can be used for a foot rest. Placing the feet on a stable surface promotes a good sitting posture and reduces strain on your lower back.

Lumbar Support: Most ergonomic chairs come with a built-in lumbar support. It can be seen as a  contour on the lower part of the chairs backrest. It  follows the natural curve of your spine to reduce the strain on the lumbar spine, thus avoiding slouching. This in turn helps to avoid poor posture, minimizing discomfort and promoting better spinal health. Some chairs also offer the feature to tilt the seat backward, so that your spine is not in an overcorrected posture.

Adjustable Armrests: These allow you to position your body in such a way that your arms are relaxed and shoulders are not shrugged. This maintains the upper body in a neutral posture and avoids neck and shoulder pain, nerve pains, mid back pains and rounded shoulders. Ideally the angle between the arms and forearms are at approximately 90 degrees or so. 

Seat Depth and Width: Consider a deeper seat if you are tall and a shallower one if you are short. Ideally your thighs should be fully supported in length and width, with approximately an inch gap between the back of your knees and the seat of the chair. 

Breathable Material: A fabric or mesh material allows for proper airflow. This helps to regulate body temperature and reduces sweating, keeping you comfortable throughout the day. This may not be very important consideration when buying a chair if you are in a temperature controlled environment such as an office but it may matter if you are using this chair at home or in hot climates. 

Padding and Cushioning: Remember to choose padding that is neither too hard (can be painful and uncomfortable) nor too soft as these can promote a slouched posture

Wheels (casters): A chair with a swivel base allows you to move your chair to reach various spots around your workspace easily without straining your body. Additionally, ensure that the chair comes with smooth-rolling casters for effortless mobility. Some chair models allow wheels to be locked, to avoid sliding off when sitting. But it is not an essential feature as a rug or chair mat can easily allow wheel movement without the chair slipping away. 

Be mindful that investing in a quality ergonomic chair does not guarantee a good sitting posture. It is only a tool to aid you to have a sitting good posture but you still need to take frequent breaks to offload the spine and do regular desk based exercises to avoid the stresses from building up on the body. 
 
HERE is a free guide to help you "Maintain a good sitting posture while working from home." It is also applicable whenever you are sitting, whether at work in the office or watching television in the house.
 
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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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