Ergonomic Chairs - Choose the Best Desk Chair For You

Ergonomic chairs are the most important piecesof time.
of furniture in our offices. Health issues, includingBackrest Height - The purpose of this adjustment
lower back pain, can be a direct result of sittingis to provide lower back support in the curve of
for long periods of time in a chair that is notyour spine. This is valuable as the curvature of
ergonomically effective. Generally speaking, youspines vary from one person to another.
should not sit in one position for long periods ofLumbar Support - As in the backrest height
time. Even when desk chairs are comfortable andadjustment, the lumbar adjustment is important
well-designed, movement is necessary forbecause our backs are not all the same. When
long-term health and comfort.properly adjusted the lumbar should mold into the
Many desk chairs come in more than one size;curve of your back. It should be firm, yet
make sure that you find out what is available andcomfortable; not "hard like a rock."
purchase the model that is right for your bodyArmrest Height - Adjusting the height of your
size and type.armrests allow you to work in a comfortable
Adjustments Available On Ergonomic Chairs:position; armrests that are either too high or too
Seat Height - An adjustable seat height function islow are uncomfortable in addition to being
very important to accommodate the user'sergonomically inefficient.
height. Your feet should be positioned comfortablyArmrest Width - Adjust the armrest width based
on the floor. Pneumatic mechanisms are easier toon the size of your body. It is important that
use than mechanical mechanisms. If you arearmrests can be adjusted so that they can be
petite and your feet do not rest comfortably onmoved out of the way for typing or similar
the floor, you should consider using aactivities. Your shoulders should not be lifted or
height-adjustable footrest.lowered when the armrests are correctly
Seat Depth - This adjustment allows you toadjusted, which involves correctly adjusted both
adjust the front-to-back depth of the ergonomicthe height and width.
office chair seat (also referred to as the chairErgonomic chairs are shipped with detailed
pan). When adjusted properly, the back of yourdirections indicating the adjustments included in
knees should not be touching the seat.that particular model. Routinely the adjustment
Seat Angle - The forward tilt feature is an optiondirections are on the hang tag tied to each chair.
on most effective ergonomic chair models. ThisKeep these directions handy as one can forget
adjustment provides back support for thosewhat is included or how to change the
working at their computer for extended periodsadjustments.