What is Lumbar Support? Everything You Need to Know

Comfort is a priority for everyone in the workplace. Minor discomfort in the back, shoulders, or neck can distract us, making it difficult to work as effectively as we want.

Ergonomics aims to provide solutions for those who suffer from pain while working. One of the solutions is lumbar support. This guide informs you of everything you need to know about lumbar supports, where to find them, and how important they are for office chairs and other furniture you use in the office.

What is Lumbar Support and How Does It Work

The term "lumbar" refers to the lower part of your back. It consists of five vertebrae located between the diaphragm and the sacrum (which is attached to your pelvis). A lumbar support is a feature or piece of furniture designed to maintain comfort in the lower back area.

"Throughout the day, our lower back continuously experiences tension. Even seemingly harmless tasks like driving a car or working in an office can slowly cause damage to the fragile lumbar area."

The lumbar support functions to limit tension on the lower back so that we remain comfortable in any activity we engage in. This has become a feature in office furniture or car seats in the form of lumbar support cushions, but it is now widely used in office furniture designed with ergonomics as the core. Office chairs and other everyday furniture are equipped with built-in lumbar support.

"Waist supports, whether attached or as an accessory, are made using breathable and hygienic fabric. Promoting airflow and dissipating heat, the waist support prevents heat buildup in your back that can cause discomfort and sweating."

How does the support feature work?

The spine has a natural curvature, and lumbar support is primarily related to its maintenance. Without cushioning in the lower back, people tend to slouch in their chairs. Over time, this leads to pain and discomfort and can result in injuries to the back muscles, nerves, spine, or discs.

The lumbar support is specially designed to maintain the natural curvature of the back, reduce discomfort, and minimize the likelihood of injury.

Why is Lumbar Support Feature Important

"For every business, keeping your employees healthy and performing their duties is crucial for maintaining company performance. From the employees' perspective, the desire to maintain long-term health is always a consideration. The Ergonomic Office Chair feature is one of the best ways to achieve this in the office."

In 2018, it was estimated that there were 141.4 million workdays lost due to illness or injury (according to national statistical data). This means an average of more than 4 per worker.

"Although mild illnesses such as colds account for most absences from work, musculoskeletal problems cause 27.8 million days of absence throughout the year (19.7% of the total overall). Back pain is likely to represent the majority of those injuries."

The workplace health survey in 2017 showed that diseases related to health issues cost the Indonesian economy IDR 250 billion that year. In addition to the importance of health and well-being for the general public, the business world also needs to realize that neglecting back support will be detrimental to them.

How to Sit with Lumbar Support

The Lumbar Support feature is designed to maintain the natural curvature of your back. Therefore, as long as you are sitting in a stable position, you do not need to make any other changes to your sitting posture. However, you should always keep the following things in mind:

• Sit back in your chair so that the lumbar support can work with your spine.
• Sit up straight in your chair and do not slouch. Slouching causes your spine to curve in an unnatural position. Over time, it will lead to pain.
• Keep both feet on the floor.
• Shift your hips and knees to a right angle position.

• Take regular breaks. We all need to stretch our legs and flex our muscles, so get up and walk at least every hour.
• Try to align your head, shoulders, and pelvis. This will maintain the natural curvature of your back and ensure your weight is perfectly balanced.

Follow the steps above, and you will be in the best position for the lumbar support to work effectively. In the end, it will make you comfortable and focused while working.

Who Needs Lumbar Support

"No matter who you are, your body experiences the same subtle stress from doing everyday things like driving a car and sitting at home or in the office. Without the proper application of ergonomics, the likelihood of your employees suffering from back complaints will increase."

For anyone in your office who frequently uses an office chair, a lumbar support is a very important way to maintain their long-term well-being and health.

Modern and effective office chairs equipped with built-in lumbar support. At Oscar Living, we have a wide variety of office chairs specifically designed for the comfort and satisfaction of your employees.

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