Backrest Tilt Angle On Your Ergonomic Chair: Free Or Blocked?

The backrest angle of your ergonomic chair determines your posture. Therefore, whether it's free or blocked will impact your back pain and neck pain! You can work with your office chair blocked or unblocked... but how you use the tilting mechanism has consequences on your posture! So, where do you find muscle relaxation at work? If swing front and back when you work or work in a reclining posture, it helps your relax the back muscles but it can increase the tension in the neck muscles (sternocleidomastoid and scalene triangle) because it may create a forward head posture if you don't have a headrest: this can cause neck pain and headaches! I will show you that the way to adjust a chair and the backrest angle depends on your activity, on your posture and on the type of chair that you have. Let's compare the Kinnarps Plus 8 with the RH Logic 400! But these considerations are also valid on your car seat... Back pain, neck tension, shoulder strain, or wrist discomfort — most of these are cumulative issues caused by poor posture, inefficient ergonomics, and lack of targeted movement. This channel exists to help you understand your body and take back control through practical, science-based self-care strategies. You’ll learn how to: fix posture-related back pain at the root, apply neck pain relief strategies at home or in the office, and build your own ergonomic self-care routine — no gadgets or ongoing therapy required. Want to go further? 🔹 THE POSTURE MANUAL – My best-selling self-help book includes 15 exclusive reader-only videos. Available only through my official site: 👉 https://oliviergirard.ch/en 🔹 THE POSTURE ACADEMY – Join my most comprehensive online posture program, with lifetime access to a private support group and optional personal coaching. 👉 https://oliviergirard.ch/en/posture-a... 📚 Visit the webshop to browse all my resources in one place — including books, video programs, and downloads to help you become your own posture expert: 👉 https://oliviergirard.ch/en/shop ⚖️ Medical Disclaimer The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider regarding any medical concerns or conditions. 📄 Full disclaimer: https://oliviergirard.ch/en/ytdisclaimer