| The first is support. You want an office chair that | | | | carpal tunnel syndrome. |
| has a tall back and provides plenty of support. A | | | | The third thing you'll want to look for (but perhaps |
| chair with lumbar support is especially important if | | | | one of the most important things) is the usability |
| you have a bad back or have suffered from | | | | rating on the chair. Chairs meant for office use |
| something like a pinched nerve. A tall back with a | | | | now are generally rated for how many hours |
| headrest can also be important. This lets you lean | | | | they can be used. The most basic desk chairs are |
| back and relax your neck muscles from time to | | | | usually rated zero to four hours. This means you |
| time. Arm rests can also help you relax your | | | | can sit in them for up to four hours before you |
| shoulders and upper arms, but you want to be | | | | should take a break. The chairs with the most |
| sure they're at the right height. If possible, get a | | | | support are rated upwards of eight to ten hours. |
| chair that has adjustable arm rests and overall | | | | If you've got a home office that you'll be working |
| adjustable height so you can get it at just the | | | | from all day, you want one of these chairs. |
| right point for you. | | | | They're the most comfortable and will help you sit |
| Adjustability is the second thing to look for. The | | | | up straight. |
| more adjustable features your desk chair has, the | | | | Keeping good posture while working at your desk |
| more you can customize it to fit your body. | | | | is very important and it's a good idea to actually |
| Adjustable features include armrests, height, | | | | go to a furniture or office supply store and sit in |
| lumbar support, and back position. If your chair is | | | | several desk chairs before you select one. If you |
| too low or too high, it can cause posture | | | | end up with a chair that you find uncomfortable |
| problems, while armrests that aren't in the right | | | | or isn't quite right for your body, you'll end up with |
| position can make your arms tired or promote | | | | back pain after working for long hours. |