What kind of ergonomic chair is best for you...

9/13/2016

Working in an office typically involves spending a great deal of time sitting in an office chair. It is important to have an office chair that's ergonomic and that supports the lower back and promotes good posture.

You may ask yourself…What Kind of Ergonomic Office Chair is Best?
Well, we have an answer: There are many types of ergonomic chairs available for use in the office. No one type of office chair is necessarily the best, but there are some things that are very important to look for in a good ergonomic office chair. These things will allow the individual user to make the chair work well for his or her specific needs.

What Features Should a Good Ergonomic Office Chair Possess?
First thing fist, consider the "conventional" style of office chair, there are a number of things an ergonomic chair should have, including:

Seat height. Office chair seat height should be easily adjustable.
Seat width and depth. The seat should have enough width and depth to support any user comfortably. Usually 17-20 inches wide is the standard.
Lumbar support. Lower back support in an ergonomic chair is very important. The lumbar spine has an inward curve, and sitting for long periods without support for this curve tends to lead to slouching.
Backrest. The backrest of an ergonomic office chair should be 12 to 19 inches wide. If the backrest is separate from the seat, it should be adjustable in height and angle
Seat material. The material on the office chair seat and back should have enough padding to be comfortable to sit on for extended periods of time.
Armrests. Office chair armrests should be adjustable. They should allow the user's arms to rest comfortably and shoulders to be relaxed.
Swivel. Any conventional style or ergonomic chair should easily rotate so the user can reach different areas of his or her desk without straining.