It’s the time of year when everyone is shopping for the perfect gift for friends and family. This year give a gift that will have long-lasting benefits by giving someone an ergonomic gift. Ergonomic products make people’s lives better and healthier so your gift will improve the life of the recipient for years to come.
The following list of ergonomic gift ideas will help you choose the right gift. These ergonomic gift ideas range in price from very cheap to moderate to accommodate gift giving in all price ranges.
If you’d like help selecting the appropriate ergonomic gift for your loved one, please contact us.
Additionally, please share any ergonomic gift ideas we may have missed in the comments!
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000Learn MoreMicrosoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for BusinessLearn MoreFellowes Microban Split Design Keyboard,Learn MoreLogitech M570 Wireless TrackballLearn MoreAnker® 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical MouseLearn MoreIMAK A10165 Wrist CushionLearn More3M Knob Adjust Keyboard Tray, Standard Platform, Gel Wrist Rest, Precise Mouse PadLearn MoreBelkin WaveRest Gel Wrist Pad for KeyboardsLearn MoreBelkin WaveRest Gel Mouse PadLearn MoreMirra Chair by Herman Miller – Basic – Graphite FrameLearn MoreAlera Elusion Series Mesh High-Back Multifunction ChairLearn MoreEurotech Apollo Mesh Back Drafting StoolLearn MoreGaiam Balance Ball ChairLearn MoreFlash Furniture Mobile Wooden Ergonomic Kneeling ChairLearn MoreTechni Mobili Mobile Laptop MDF Cart with StorageLearn MoreThe Original Stand Steady Standing Desk – Converts Your Desk to Stand up DeskLearn MoreVARIDESK Pro 36 Height-Adjustable Black Desktop Standing DeskLearn MoreImprint Cumulus9 Comfort Mat NantucketLearn MoreGenuine Joe Anti-Fatigue Mat, Beveled EdgeLearn MoreCumulusPRO Commercial Grade Anti-Fatigue Comfort Mat Area MatLearn MoreNewLife by GelPro Pebble Designer Comfort MatLearn MoreDuro-Med Relax-a-Bac, Lumbar Back Support Cushion PillowLearn MoreHoMedics OT-LUM Therapy Lumbar Cushion Support PillowLearn MoreFellowes Professional Series Back SupportLearn MoreSleep Innovations Contour Memory Foam PillowLearn MoreSleep Innovations Cool Contour Memory Foam PillowLearn MoreMediflow Original Waterbase PillowLearn MoreArc4life Cervical Linear Traction Neck PillowLearn MoreMilliard 2-inch Foam Mattress TopperLearn MoreMilliard 2-Inch Egg Crate Ventilated Memory Foam Mattress Topper, QueenLearn MorePinzon Basics Overfilled Ultra Soft Microplush Queen Mattress PadLearn MoreSleep Innovations 12-Inch SureTemp Memory Foam MattressLearn More
Ergonomic Keyboard
If you work in an office or spend long periods of time typing then you should be using an ergonomic keyboard. Holding your wrists at a strange and unnatural position to type is the cause for wrist pain in many people. A good ergonomic keyboard will force you to use the correct wrist position for typing which will eliminate potential pain and problems. Many ergonomic keyboards have a curved layout that makes keys easier to reach to reduce the use and strain of your wrists. A good ergonomic keyboard is a great gift idea because it will get a lot of use while also protecting your loved one from unintentional pain.
We recommend:
- Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard
- Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for Business
- Fellowes Microban Split Design Keyboard
Ergonomic Mouse
In addition to an ergonomic keyboard, people should always use an ergonomic mouse for extended computer use. Many people that use a computer mouse for extended periods, like graphic designers, choose to use an ergonomic mouse to prevent wrist pain. An ergonomic mouse prevents the strain on your wrist that using a regular mouse can cause. Giving an ergonomic mouse as a gift is a great idea because it’s something small that could fit in a stocking but it will deliver great results for whoever uses it.
We recommend:
- Logitech Wireless Trackball Mouse
- Anker Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse
- Anker Full-Size Ergonomic Wireless Mouse with 6 Buttons
Wrist Cushion
Improper positioning of the wrist while using a keyboard and mouse can cause intense wrist stress and pain. Wrist cushions provide support and comfort for the wrist of people using the computer and mouse often. This relieves and prevents overuse injuries that are common among many office workers. Many people choose to use wrist cushions for jobs with lots of typing and mouse use simply to prevent the possibility of wrist pain due to improper support. A wrist cushions is a great gift for anyone who would like to prevent wrist problems.
We recommend:
- IMAK Wrist Cushion
- 3M Knob Adjust Keyboard Tray, Gel Wrist Rest
- Belkin Wave Rest Gel-Filled Cushion Wrist Pad
- Belkin WaveRest Gel Mouse Pad
Ergonomic Chair
For most office workers you spend many hours of your day sitting down. If you must sit to do your job or other tasks, you should at least make sure you are sitting in an ergonomic chair that supports the natural curve of your spine and supports your work activities. Having a supportive ergonomic chair will make you feel and work better. If you know someone that complains of a bad chair, give them a life-changing gift by giving them an ergonomic chair.
We recommend:
- Mirra Chair by Herman Miller
- Alera Elusion Series Mesh High-Back Multifunction Chair
- Eurotech Apollo Mesh Back Drafting Stool
- Gaiam Balance Ball Chair
- Flash Furniture Mobile Wooden Ergonomic Kneeling Chair
Standing Desk
Standing desks are all the rage in the fitness and ergonomic world because it’s been scientifically proven that sitting for too long is bad for your body. If you are worried about someone who sits all day long, give them the gift of a standing desk. Offer to help them set the desk up and arrange it perfectly for their own personal ergonomic use. Make sure you also include an anti-fatigue mat with this gift because it is sometimes hard to transition to standing and the mat will help drastically! Standing desks start at just $50 making them an affordable and efficient gift idea this season.
We recommend:
- Techni Mobili Mobile Laptop MDF Cart with Storage
- The Original Stand Steady Desk
- VARIDESK PRO Standing Desk
Anti-Fatigue Mat
If you use a standing desk, work in the kitchen all day, or are standing for hours at a time then you really need an anti-fatigue mat. These handy mats prevent overuse injuries for people who stand by providing a more comfortable surface to stand on for long periods of time. They are amazing if you stand in one place for long periods and can prevent all types of aches and pains. These are great gifts for anyone that stands for big parts of their day or for anyone who plans to try out a standing desk.
We recommend:
- Imprint Cumulus9 Comfort Mat Nantucket
- Genuine Joe Anti-Fatigue Mat
- CumulusPRO Commercial Grade Anti-Fatigue Comfort Mat
- NewLife by GelPro Pebble Designer Comfort Mat
Back Support Products
There are many different kinds of back support products out there that will help relieve and prevent back pain. A lumbar cushion is a great idea to help relieve back pain while sitting. Back support cushions made out of memory foam will mold to the shape of your back and help you maintain proper posture. The extra support provided by these back support products helps keep the user’s back in the proper position. If you have a friend or family member who often complains of back pain, a back support product might be the perfect gift this year.
We recommend:
- Duro-Med Relax-a-Bac with Insert and Strap
- HoMedics Lumbar Cushion Support Pillow
- Fellowes Professional Series Back Support
Better Pillow for Sleeping
Since sleeping in strange positions can often cause pain and strange feelings, getting your loved one a better pillow to sleep on can help them rest easy. Good pillows relieve neck, shoulder, and back pain by allowing neck and shoulder muscles to fully relax. This is a great gift idea for anyone because a good pillow is key to being able to relax and sleep comfortable night after night.
We recommend:
- Sleep Innovations Contour Memory Foam Pillow, Standard Size
- Sleep Innovations Cool Contour Memory Foam Pillow
- Mediflow Original Waterbase Pillow
- Arc4life Cervical Linear Traction Neck Pillow
Back Support Memory Foam Mattress Topper
We all spend a large chunk of our lives sleeping. This means that our mattress can drastically affect our lives and bodies if it is not properly configured to relieve back pain and provide proper support. While giving a new mattress might be too much for your budget, a great gift idea is a memory foam topper. These start at an affordable $50 in price and can change the life of the gift recepient by providing a more comfortable and relaxing ergonomic sleeping arrangement.
We recommend:
- 2″ Gel Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper
- Milliard 2-Inch Egg Crate Ventilated Memory Foam Mattress Topper
- Pinzon Basics Overfilled Ultra Soft Microplush Queen Mattress Pad
- Sleep Innovations 12-Inch SureTemp Memory Foam Mattress
These ergonomic gift ideas should get your mind working and help you determine a great gift for your loved one.
Remember that giving an ergonomic gift isn’t just good for the moment but will reap benefits for years to come!
More Gift Ideas
Check out these other great gift ideas:
- Ergonomic Gift Ideas
- Foot Pain Gift Ideas
- Wrist Pain Gift Ideas
- Arthritis Pain Gift Ideas
- Neck Pain Gift Ideas
- Back Pain Gift Ideas
Happy shopping!