| The General Medical Council notes that most | | | | 4. Width. Another important factor is the width |
| workers spend seven hours a day seated at | | | | compensation. You surely won't sit on a chair that |
| work. And may we add a few more hours sitting | | | | makes you feel like you're a hotdog sandwich. |
| while commuting to and from work or having | | | | Make sure you can wiggle comfortably while |
| lunch, dinner and a few drinks at the bar. | | | | seated. |
| Hardworking executives spend more time sitting | | | | 5. Cushion. A golden throne looks nice but you |
| down than their subordinates. That's a fact. And | | | | wouldn't want to sit on it for the whole day |
| the bad news is: while sitting is more comfortable | | | | without some cushions. Sitting on a hard surface |
| than standing, it can also cause backaches, | | | | for a few hours would make you feel like your |
| shoulder pains, neck pains, headaches and other | | | | buttocks are burning. |
| discomforts. | | | | 6. Armrests. You need to reduce tension in your |
| You can think of the usual solutions: painkillers, | | | | arm muscles while working. For that, you'll need |
| massage therapy, chiropractic sessions. Or you | | | | cushioned armrests. |
| can think of getting yourself an expensive but | | | | 7. Stability. It is very important to have an office |
| comfortable executive office chair. | | | | chair with strong support no matter how heavy |
| Here are 10 tips to help you choose the best seat | | | | or big you are. It shouldn't wobble. |
| in the office: | | | | 8. Covering. You can either choose the executive |
| 1. Height adjustment. Knowing the difference of | | | | office leather chair or the mesh office chair. If |
| every person's height, an executive office chair | | | | you choose a chair covered in fabric, make sure |
| must have height-adjustment mechanism that | | | | to have it vacuum-cleaned to discourage dust |
| doesn't make it wobbly or squeaky. It could be | | | | mites from nesting in it. |
| costly, but it can last for years, even your whole | | | | 9. Weight. Opt to have an office chair that is easy |
| career. | | | | for transporting. You can just transfer it when |
| 2. Back support. Ergonomic office chairs have high | | | | you please to do some office modifications. But |
| backs for this purpose. But you may also try | | | | make sure it's not too light as to compromise the |
| adjustable backrests. Whichever you choose, it | | | | chair's stability. |
| works to prevent you from slouching, which | | | | 10. Price. Check the price at office furniture |
| often result in back pains and fatigue, and some | | | | dealers at the mall or the internet. Some stores |
| researches even link bad posture to hypochondria. | | | | or online vendors may be selling the same |
| 3. Head and neck rests. Your head feels heavy | | | | executive office chairs at different prices. Check |
| sometimes while deep at work, so you'll need to | | | | the delivery charges too and do the math. |
| lay it back comfortably once in a while. | | | | |