When people feel sore at work, the chair usually gets blamed first. Sometimes that is fair. But often, the chair is not the main issue. A good chair can only do so much if the rest of the workstation is poorly set up. If the desk is too high, the monitor is too low, or the mouse is too far away, your body will still be placed under unnecessary strain. The desk setup shapes your posture Your workstation tells your body where to sit, where to look, where to reach and how long to hold certain...

When workplace discomfort arises, the first instinct is often to blame the chair. It’s a familiar narrative: “I need a better chair.”And in response, organisations invest in high-end ergonomic seating, expecting it to resolve the issue. Yet, despite these upgrades, many employees continue to experience pain. This raises an important question: What if the chair isn’t the problem? The Chair Myth Ergonomic chairs are often marketed as a solution to poor posture and discomfort. While a...

When people experience discomfort at work, the common advice is often “sit up straight” or “improve your posture.” While posture matters, the real issue is often lack of movement . The human body was never designed to stay still for hours at a time. Even in well-designed workstations, staying in one position too long can lead to stiffness, fatigue, and discomfort. At Urban Ergonomics, we emphasise the importance of micro-movements - small, natural movements that keep the body active...