(NewsUSA) - People spend about 80,000 hours of their lives doing work while sitting. Sitting in an uncomfortable chair can be unpleasant, if not unhealthy, so workers should choose their office chairs carefully.
From comfort and adjustability to style and longevity, an ideal chair exists for every worker. Some companies now allow employees to vote for different chair styles.
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Here are some useful pointers when searching for a comfortable office chair:
- A good chair allows you to use as much of the seat back as possible for support, especially for your lower back.
- Chairs should have adequate space between the back of your knees and the front edge of the seat
- Quality chairs should conform to the curves of your body, avoiding pressure points that cause discomfort.
- Task chairs should be stable and have easily adjustable ergonomic controls that can be reached from a seated position or, better yet, passive ergonomic adjustments that maintain a comfortable configuration as the user moves.
- A lifetime warranty on the frame and mechanical parts and a five- to 10-year warranty on fabric are essential.