If you’re working from home during the Melbourne lockdown, it’s important to create a work environment that is healthy and productive. Here are 5 ways in which a bean bag can give you comfort and back support while you’re working from home.

1. They’re great for ergonomics

Neck and back pain are common problems when we have been sitting for long periods in the same position. A bean bag chair is an ideal addition to your home workplace as it keeps your body moving, thereby minimizing the discomfort of stiff and sore muscles. The filling used in bean bags conforms to your body shape, giving support to your muscles and your spine.

2. They’re ideal for use with coffee tables & lap desks

Not everyone has a dedicated desk space within their home, and when you work with your laptop placed on your legs, you are adding to the strain on your wrists and your elbows, and the position you adopt can lead to cramps and headaches. The best way to avoid these is to place your laptop on a low-level coffee table or a lap desk, which is a small table specially constructed for a laptop to sit on. This enables you to have the laptop’s screen level with your eyes for increased comfort.

3. It’s easier to switch to regular breaks

Your body stiffens when you’ve been sitting for long periods, so it’s important to get up every hour to walk, stretch, or do a few easy exercises. A bean bag is a great choice as it makes it easier for your body to take a physical break. A bean bag flexes to your movements and your weight, so your body has already been shifting about more freely, putting less stress on your muscles.

4. It gives you more seating positions to choose from

A bean bag allows you to choose your own seating and reclining positions and can even be used with a footstool to give you extra support when required. Sitting on a beanbag with your knees positioned a little higher than your hips will reduce any strain on your joints.

5. They’re a flexible design feature

During the COVID-19 lockdown, it can be tricky to separate your work time from your leisure time, especially when you work in a confined area. Bean bags can be used in your office, your living room, or as a lounger in your garden, making them a flexible seating option.

You can check out Bean Bag Zone’s bean bag range online, and choose from a range of styles, colours, and fabrics to suit indoor and outdoor settings.