What To Look For In Your Ergonomic Office Chair

It does not matter whether you work from home or in an office having the right chair is extremely important if you want to avoid any kind of back problems in the future. Unfortunately for those of us who spend a large part of our day sat at a desk we are placing additional pressure and strain on to our spines and with the wrong kind of office chair this problem can be further exacerbated. Today there are now ergonomic office chairs available which not only support the spine especially the lower back but also help a person to remain a good posture position.

This article has been written to provide you with some advice on what you need to look for when considering buying an ergonomic office chair. It is important that you keep these in mind and don't just take what the sales person or manufacturer says at face value. Remember it is you who will be spending your time in the chair and you need one that you will feel comfortable in all day long.

1. Seat Height - This should not only be easily adjustable, but it is best if the chair comes with a pneumatic lever that will allow you to adjust the height of the seat that you are comfortable with. At all times once you are sat in your chair your feet should be placed flat on the floor and your thighs should be horizontal with the floor also. Plus it should allow for your arms to be level with the height of the desk.

2. Seat Depth and Width - The seat should be between 17 to 20 inches wide and so be able to support the person sitting in it comfortably. Whilst for the depth of the chair you should be looking for one that you to sit with your back comfortably against the back rest yet still leaving you with between 2 and 4 inches of space between the back of your knees and the seat front.

3. Lower Back Support - A good ergonomic office chair should provide adequate support to this part of the body and should also allow you to adjust the height and depth of the lumbar rest on it. You need a lumbar rest that will ensure that sufficient amounts of support is provided to the lower part of the back where it begins to curve in.

4. Chairs Backrest - Today you can either get a chair that has the backrest joined to the seat or separate. But in both cases the actual width of this part of the chair should be no less than 12 inches and no more than 19. Also it should come with a mechanism which allows you to tilt the backrest and alter the height into a position that not only provides support to a person's back but also that they feel comfortable with. This same mechanism should have a feature that once the perfect angle and height has been chosen will lock the backrest in place.

5. Armrest - A good quality office chair should provide you with armrests that help to support not just your arms but your shoulders as well. Look for a chair that allows you to easily rest the lower part of your arm and elbows on it, but whilst you are typing the forearms should not be in contact with it. If you can choose one that allows you to alter the height of the armrests so that you can place them in the correct position and one which you feel comfortable with.

When it comes to buying an ergonomic office chair if you keep the points we have mentioned above in mind you should soon be able to find one that suits you perfectly. Although you can get them much cheaper online it may be advisable to go to your local office supplier first and try out a few they have before you actually spend your hard earned money. A good ergonomic office chair is a very sound investment as it will ensure that you back is well supported and you maintain the right kind of posture whilst sat at your desk.

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