Ergonomic Chairs

7 things your should look for in an Ergonomic Desk Chair

Ergonomic desk chairs are becoming an essential part of your office. The average office worker spends seven hours or more a day seated. The wrong office chair can cause you pain in your back, neck, arms, and wrist. Get a chair that helps provide better posture. In some cases, a bad chair can even contribute to long-term or permanent injury. These chairs help lead to better posture.

One size does not fit all. Ergonomic desk chairs have adjustable heights, backrests, seat depths, and armrests. A good ergonomic office chair can adjust to fit a variety of users. Here are some questions to ask yourself when looking for an ergonomic office chair.

1. Is the seat comfortable and does it fit?
   The seat of an ergonomic office chair should be at least one inch wider than the hips and thighs on either side. For optimal comfort, the seat should have a waterfall front and concave contour to allow your weight to be evenly distributed.
   
2. Is the backrest or lumbar support height adjustable so it can be fit different people?
   Many ergonomic office chairs have cushioned lumbar supports that can be adjusted up and down and forwards and backwards to best fit your shape. If your chair will be used by multiple users then you need this option.
   
3. Is the foam dense enough to support your weight?
   If the seat is made from low-density foam continuous use can cause it to become permanently deformed and it will no longer provide adequate support. Insufficient cushioning or inappropriate contouring can cause discomfort, imbalance, and hip and back fatigue.
   
4. Does the ergonomic office chair have a "waterfall" seat cushion that slopes down at the front to help improve circulation to lower legs?
   If the seat is too long the cushion may exert pressure behind your knees and reduce circulation in your legs. Most ergonomic office chairs have a waterfall front that prevents the seat from catching you behind the knees.
   
5. Is the chair height adjustable so your feet are flat on the floor?
   Your ergonomic office chair should have an adjustable seat height so that the front of your knees are level or slightly below level and your feet are firmly on the ground. The mechanism to adjust seat height should be easy to reach and operate when you are seated.
   
6. Can you reach all the chair adjustments from a seated position?
   A good ergonomic office chair should move with you and be easily adjusted to match your various tasks throughout the day. Make sure the all the controls are easy to reach.
   
7. Does the chair have a 5 pedestal base?
   If chair mobility is important to help you to do your work then the chair should have at least a 5 pedestal base with casters that glide freely over the floor surface. You may also want to choose a chair that swivels easily.

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