| Many office workers who spend most of the day | | | | The actual sitting area of the chair is also an |
| sitting suffer from back and neck pain. This often | | | | important factor to consider when choosing an |
| leads to making frequent trips to a massage | | | | office chair. The seated area is typically 17 to 20 |
| therapist or chiropractor. Much of the pain | | | | inches in width. However, the depth of the seated |
| associated with continuous sitting while at work | | | | area may vary. This area should allow the user to |
| lies in the type of chair that is chosen. There are | | | | sit with his or her back against the chair while |
| several factors that should be considered when | | | | leaving 2 to 4 inches between the chair and the |
| choosing an office chair. Making the right choice in | | | | back of the knees. A chair that allows adjustable |
| office chairs can relieve numerous spinal aliments. | | | | tilting forward and backward is a plus. |
| Seat height is an important factor in a | | | | A good chair will support the lower back. The |
| comfortable sitting chair. Choosing a chair that | | | | lower back naturally has an inward curve. This |
| allows height adjustment is a wise idea. This way | | | | curve should be supported while sitting to avoid |
| the chair can be adapted for other people if | | | | slouching. Some chairs have a lumber adjustment |
| needed. A good height for an office chair is about | | | | feature that customizes them to the user. The |
| 16 to 20 inches from the floor. When in the | | | | adjustment can be made in both height and depth. |
| proper seated position, the user should be seated | | | | Considering these three factors when choosing an |
| with his or her feet flat on the floor and arms | | | | office chair can make a big difference in the |
| even to the desk height. | | | | comfort that is gained throughout the day. |