Aeron Chair Guide

Millions of Americans spend eight hours a day working in discomfort at the office. After sitting for prolonged periods of time, their backs begin to ache, their necks are sore, their shoulders are tight, and their legs fall asleep. These discomforts soon make concentrating and completing work difficult.

Thankfully, revolutionary designers by Herman Miller embarked on an ergonomic journey to relieve the every day pains associated with office chairs. After extensive research in the field of ergonomics and the human body, designers Don Chadwick and Bill Stompf unveiled a lavish, ergonomic office chair like no other – the Aeron chair!

But what exactly is ergonomics?

The word "ergonomics" (?r"go-nom´iks) is derived from the Greek words "ergon" and "nomoi," meaning "work" and "natural laws." By definition, it is the process of designing equipment to better fit the human body to obtain the proper match between the body, work-related tasks, and work tools. To simplify, ergonomics is the science of improving a person's work life so to become more comfortable and efficient.

The purpose of ergonomics is to "design the job to fit the worker, not forcing the worker to fit the job." In our fast-paced, stressful society, ergonomics is important because it helps relieve tension and pressure while righting posture for better health. Choosing the correct chair is crucial in the prevention of health problems for those who work in a sitting position. From the physical strains desk-jobs place on joints, muscles, nerves, bones, and tendons, to environmental factors, such as hearing, vision, and general comfort and health, ergonomists study all these factors and apply them to objects within the working space.

When ergonomics is applied correctly, office furniture, such as the Herman Miller Aeron Chair, greatly promotes proper posture, as well as decreases visual and musculoskeletal fatigue and discomfort. And, by easing a worker's pain, the Aeron Chair eases the ability to perform tasks. After all, a pain-free person is a happy, more productive person!