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Choosing Your Work Chair Working in an office most likely meanslong hours spentseated behind a desk. This may eventually cause discomfort. Many health studies report that prolonged sitting can cause severe back pains and compound back problems. To prevent damage to your posture and back, it is, therefore, essential that youchoose and find the right chair for you.Here are some tips to keep in mind when selecting and buying an office chair. Suitability First, think of what you do mostly when at your desk. Do you take calls, do typing or computer work, or need to move around your space a lot? If you spend your time on the phone a lot, a reclining chair with a headrest may suit you best and offer more neck support. When working with a computer or doing typing jobs, a steady or fixed chair is better in sustaining and supporting the correct upright sitting position. If you move around your desk a great deal during your work day, get a swivel chair or one that has casters for easier and quicker access around your work area. Features Second, consider each chair and its features. Check its height, support, design, and material and try it out for size. You should be able to plant your feet comfortably flat on the floor, with your thighs horizontal and parallel to the floor. Your arms must be even with the height of the desk, elbows supported by either padded or non-cushioned armrests.Learn how to adjust your chair to your height to benefit fully from customisable features offered by your preferred chair. Seat and backrest should have adequate support and tilt adjustment to accommodate the natural curve of the spine, lower back, buttocks and neck. Ergonomically-

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Choosing Your Work Chair

Working in an office most likely meanslong hours spentseated behind a desk. This may eventually cause discomfort. Many health studies report that prolonged sitting can cause severe back pains and compound back problems. To prevent damage to your posture and back, it is, therefore, essential that youchoose and find the right chair for you.Here are some tips to keep in mind when selecting and buying an office chair.

Suitability

First, think of what you do mostly when at your desk. Do you take calls, do typing or computer work, or need to move around your space a lot? If you spend your time on the phone a lot, a reclining chair with a headrest may suit you best and offer more neck support. When working with a computer or doing typing jobs, a steady or fixed chair is better in sustaining and supporting the correct upright sitting position. If you move around your desk a great deal during your work day, get a swivel chair or one that has casters for easier and quicker access around your work area.

Features

Second, consider each chair and its features. Check its height, support, design, and material and try it out for size. You should be able to plant your feet comfortably flat on the floor, with your thighs horizontal and parallel to the floor. Your arms must be even with the height of the desk, elbows supported by either padded or non-cushioned armrests.Learn how to adjust your chair to your height to benefit fully from customisable features offered by your preferred chair. Seat and backrest should have adequate support and tilt adjustment to accommodate the natural curve of the spine, lower back, buttocks and neck. Ergonomically-designed chairs are best for heavy chair users as these are designed to reduce fatigue, slouching, pains and potential injuries, and increase productivity. For maximum comfort, choose a chair with enough padding and has fabric or mesh material for breathability.

Durability

Thirdly, your work chair should be able to withstand long-term use, support your body weight and offer stability. For stability, opt for five-legged chairs that prevent you from accidentally tipping over at work. Check for warranties.

Price

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Lastly, check and compare prices of your favourite seat choices from furniture stores and suppliers of top quality new office furniture products. Also, don’t forget to go online for the best quality used office furniture products to get more savings on great deals.

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