Choose the right sofa to make you feel full of energy

Think back to this strange phenomenon in life: After a long day at work, you return home exhausted and sink into the soft sofa, only to find yourself feeling uncomfortably rested. Even though you've gotten a full eight hours of sleep and should be feeling rejuvenated, you still feel dizzy and groggy... Why is this happening? Besides being sedentary and having poor posture, the underlying issue is: you bought the wrong sofa!

When buying a sofa, your first concern must be the appearance of the sofa, without worrying about the function and design at all, right? Next, let Xiaolu tell you what kind of sofa is truly ergonomically designed!

When you slump down on a sofa that's too soft, the original curvature of your spine is forced to change. The overly soft sofa doesn't provide strong support for your spine, but instead places a load on your lumbar spine that's twice as much as a normal sitting position and six times as much as a normal lying position! Over time, lumbar muscle strain is a minor issue; lumbar disc herniation is the most terrifying.

How to choose a sofa that is suitable and does not strain your waist? How to choose a sofa is a must-know knowledge. Regardless of the type of sofa, whether it is a modern leather sofa or a casual fabric sofa , the sofa's "health index" and "comfort index" are determined by the following factors: the depth of the seat cushion, the height of the backrest, and the resilience.

Depth of seat cushion

Common sofa cushion depths are 95cm and 105cm. 95cm is a good choice for those under 1.7 meters tall, while 105cm is more comfortable for those over 1.7 meters and can relieve back tension. Younger individuals with high work pressures can opt for a sofa with an extra-deep depth, such as 125cm, allowing for complete relaxation and comfort.

However, it should be noted that if the back cannot be completely against the backrest when sitting down, the waist will lack support and the muscles will be in a tense and contracted state, which will cause lumbar muscle damage over time.

Backrest height

When choosing the backrest height, it is often matched with the depth and width of the seat cushion. Generally, there are three types: low back, high back and standard.

When trying out the sofa, the ideal backrest height should be between your shoulders and ears when you sit down. If the backrest is too high, your waist will be too far away from the backrest, creating a gap. This will cause fatigue and soreness in your waist due to lack of support.

Resilience

If the sofa doesn't sag noticeably under the weight of your body when you sit or lie down, and the springs don't make unusual noises, and if it bounces back immediately after you stand up, the sofa has excellent resilience and can effectively relieve muscle tension. Otherwise, the sofa may lack resilience and require careful identification.

Of course, after having good furniture, you should also pay more attention to keeping your chest and abdomen straight and correcting your sitting posture in your daily life, so as to prevent and prevent your shoulders and neck from getting worse.