Many people spend 8 hours or more sitting in an office chair every day - longer than they may spend sleeping on a mattress! That's why it's important to find a chair that offers the right combination of support features to suit your needs. Selecting an ergonomic office chair can offer a range of benefits, from lumbar support for improved posture to waterfall seating designed to reduce the amount of stress on the legs.
Lumbar Support
The lower-back area may be particularly susceptible to the discomfort caused by sitting unsupported for hours on end. Ergonomic desk chairs with lumbar padding provide targeted support to help ease stress to this area of the body, helping you remain comfortable throughout the day. Contoured padding provides enhanced support by conforming to the natural curve of your spine.
Padding
While many office chairs provide padding on the seat, some provide additional padding on the arms, headrest, back and more. High-back chairs may offer extra padded support.
Adjustable Height and Tilt
Sitting at a proper angle and at the proper height relative to your desk is key to remaining comfortable as you work. Some ergonomic chairs offer only seat-height adjustment, while other chairs allow users to adjust the seat height and angle as well as the height and angle of the headrest, armrests and even the footrest.
Armrests or No Armrests
Although chairs with padded arms often provide added support and comfort, an ergonomic chair without armrests may best suit your particular needs. Consider the height of your office desk and whether a chair's arms, including the padding, will fit beneath it, and determine whether it may be more beneficial to select an arm-free chair that allows your arms to rest on your desk at a comfortable angle.
