Living Room Armchair for Back Pain - What to Choose?

Do you suffer from back pain? Whether it's chronic or occasional, you need to solve, or at least reduce, this pain quickly and effectively to find peace of mind in your everyday life. Do you spend a large part of your day in an armchair? In front of a screen?

Do you feel tense and tired at the end of each day, when you should be enjoying your free time, settling comfortably into your living room, or going out for some fresh air? If you're thinking it's probably time to consider buying a good ergonomic reclining armchair to enjoy real moments of calm, comfortably settled to the point of forgetting your back pain, you've come to the right place!

Back pain: an increasingly persistent contemporary problem

Already prevalent in the daily lives of a large part of the population, back pain has recently spread further, particularly with lockdowns and the implementation of teleworking. This issue has become a real public health challenge. To rectify things morphologically as quickly and effectively as possible, you might wonder how to reduce this pain and feel perfectly at home? If you intend to buy a reclining armchair and are unsure which model to choose, we invite you to read our article on the different types of armchairs and the elements to consider before your purchase.

In this article, we will guide you as best as possible in choosing your armchair if you suffer from back pain (lumbar pain, sciatica, lumbago, hernias...).

A reclining living room armchair for relaxation

The guiding principles of a reclining living room armchair are comfort and well-being. Whether it's for watching TV, reading, having a drink, or taking a nap, its goal is to accompany you in a moment of relaxation, well-seated. Choosing an ergonomic reclining armchair for your living room is also the first step to feeling better every day (whether you suffer from back pain or not!).

To do this, you must first define the perfect type of armchair for you: this can range from manual armchairs to electric reclining armchairs, including massaging armchairs. Thus, not all reclining armchairs are equal! As you can imagine, your choice must be made according to your height, your build, and your desires...

Back pain: choosing your ergonomic living room armchair?

Nowadays, we spend a large part of our time sitting, but our bodies were not designed for it! One of the challenges now is to design ergonomic armchairs, i.e., adapted to each person's morphology. Do you feel lost in the abundance of market offers without knowing what to choose? Then don't give up and don't hesitate to ask for advice, because it's an important purchase!

Indeed, "ergonomic armchair" simply means: adapted to one's needs and morphology. The goal is therefore important, and it consists of finding a reclining armchair that allows for a good posture, and this in the long term!

Ultimately, it makes more sense to look for a suitable reclining armchair that offers an ergonomic position, rather than an "ergonomic armchair."

We invite you to read our dedicated article on the different types of reclining armchairs and the important morphological criteria to consider for your own comfort.

In a nutshell, here are the first questions to ask yourself when choosing your living room reclining armchair:

- Do I need a manual or electric reclining armchair?

- Should it be height-adjustable?

- Should it be swiveling? Should the backrest of the armchair be reclinable?

- What elements should I pay attention to when using the armchair without pain (ease of sitting down and getting up, for example)?

- Should I opt for an additional footrest?

Footrest and back pain, good or bad idea?

When you want to buy a reclining armchair, a crucial question is: should you buy a footrest with it?

Opinions may differ on the matter, but we will try to give you the keys to make your own choice.

Overall, the use of a footrest is generally recommended, whether for good posture or for relaxation in general. It helps to improve blood circulation and sit more comfortably in a reclining armchair. That said, it can be complicated to find the perfect position for your legs when sitting in your armchair. This is even more true for people suffering from back pain or any other discomfort, who may find themselves in uncomfortable positions when trying to stretch their legs.

Let's summarize it this way: a well-used footrest remains more than relevant to improve comfort and relaxation, provided it does not lead to positions that cause you pain.

Finally, if you decide to opt for a footrest, know that there are several types! On our site, for example, you will find 2 choices depending on the different models. Some reclining armchairs have an integrated footrest, which can save space and be easy to use (especially for electric models). On the other hand, the classic independent footrests are practical to move as needed and can serve as extra seating.

A reclining living room armchair for back pain can quickly become your best friend for moments of relaxation by the fire. So be sure to take the time to choose a suitable armchair and ask the right questions to select an ergonomic armchair for your back, in other words, an armchair adapted to your physical situation and morphology.