Wellback Orthopedic Office Chairs
Orthopedic office chairs are specialised seating solutions designed for people with diagnosed or chronic lower back conditions. Unlike standard ergonomic chairs, they have advanced adjustability and Free-Float mechanisms to reduce spinal pressure and support rehabilitation.
Orthopedic Office Chairs for People with Real Back Problems
You know the strain that builds when your chair can’t support your back. Long hours turn into stiffness, pressure and that constant dull ache. You shift, stretch and hope it eases, but it seldom does.
You want real back relief and a healthy posture, but most office chairs cannot support your spine well enough to reduce long-term pain.
Feel the Difference Real Support Makes
Now imagine the opposite. Picture a chair that adjusts to your body instead of forcing your body to adjust to it. A chair designed to relieve pressure, support your spine and help you sit in comfort.
Our orthopedic chairs do just that. They close the gap between the discomfort you feel now and the relief you’ve been looking for. They adapt to your body, giving your spine the support it needs to stay aligned and relaxed throughout the day.
Whether you work from home or in an office, Wellback’s range of products is designed to address specific back-related concerns and offer tailored solutions that meet your needs.
Each Wellback Orthopedic chair features highly adjustable components to adapt to the unique needs of your back, providing optimal support for your spine and skeletal system. These chairs include all the benefits of a top-tier ergonomic chair but have a particular emphasis on improved back support.
OrthoMax Orthopedic Chair
Price range: R8690 through R8795 incl VAT
OrthoAir Orthopedic Chair
Price range: R4484 through R4671 incl VAT
Orthopedic Chair Comparison Guide
This easy-to-use comparison table lets you view our Wellback Orthopedic Chairs at a glance. By comparing the key features, you can quickly find the chair that best suits your body, workspace, and budget.
What is a Wellback Orthopedic Office Chair?
Wellback is a specialist division of Karo with 40 years of experience in ergonomic seating. We are dedicated to enhancing workplace ergonomics, alleviating back pain, and promoting seated health and wellbeing. Our Wellback Orthopedic Chairs are recommended by medical professionals and Ergonomics Certification Agencies like Ergomax.
Orthopedic office chairs alleviate the negative impact of sitting on existing medical pre-conditions of the lower back. A Wellback Orthopedic Chair is recommended for anyone with chronic lower back pain.
Orthopedic chairs incorporate all essential design features of ergonomic office chairs, with both categories facilitating dynamic sitting. Typically, ergonomic chairs utilise a synchronous (synchro) mechanism, while orthopedic chairs are equipped with a Free-Float swivel mechanism.
What Are The Main Differences Between Ergonomic and Orthopedic Office Chairs?
Ergonomic Chairs:
- Are designed for general posture support and are suitable for anyone who does not have chronic back problems.
- Use a synchronous mechanism.
Orthopedic Office Chairs:
- Are designed for anyone with a chronic back condition.
- Use a Free-Float mechanism for advanced and fully independent seat and backrest adjustment. Unlike the synchronous mechanism on an ergonomic chair, a free-float mechanism allows you to adjust the seat and backrest angles to the precise position that you require, thereby helping to alleviate back pain.
Who Should Buy an Orthopedic Office Chair?
Before deciding on an ergonomic or orthopedic office chair, the first question you need to answer is whether or not you have any medical preconditions, specifically musculoskeletal issues of the spine. An orthopedic office chair is ideal for anyone with:
- Chronic lower back pain
- Sciatica
- Disc degeneration
- Coccyx pain
- Arthritis
- People who spend more than 8 hours per day sitting
- Anyone who has failed standard ergonomic chairs.
Not sure which orthopedic office chair suits your back condition? Contact us for personalised guidance and a fit recommendation.
FAQs
- Are orthopedic chairs medically approved?
The Wellback Orthopedic chairs are recommended by medical professionals for anyone with chronic lower back pain. - Can an orthopedic chair cure lower back pain?
No, it can’t cure it. An orthopedic chair helps reduce chronic lower back pain. - How is a Free-Float mechanism different from a Synchronous mechanism?
With a free-float mechanism, the height of the backrest as well as the angles of the seat and the backrest can be adjusted separately. With a synchronous mechanism, the movement of the backrest and seat are mechanically linked and move in unison. A free-float mechanism provides optimum back support because it enables you to position the seat and backrest precisely where you need.
- Are orthopedic chairs medically approved?