Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/06/2014 -- Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that it can be utilized safely and easily. Working entails long and stressful hours of sitting in office chairs which is a position which adds on the stress on the back and the spine. Thus is recommended to choose an office chair with good ergonomic design and which supports the lower back and promotes good body posture.

There are a lot of ergonomic office chairs available in the market and most present a lot of good features. However there are some features to search for in choosing office chairs. It is also good to consider some replicas because these kinds are also as good as their genuine counterparts such as the Eames Office Chair which promotes good posture and office chair ergonomics. Here are some features which are very important in choosing the best ergonomic office chairs.

1. Height must be Right: An office seat height must be adjusted easily. Seat height which are 16 to 21 inches above the floor works best in most people. This considerable adjustment allows the person sitting to have the feet rest on the floor and have the arms rest comfortably on the office desk.

2. Width and Depth of the Seat: The office seat must have a width just enough to provide quality comfort to the person sitting on it. The usual standard width of office chairs should be between 17-20 inches. The depth from the back to the front should just be enough so the person who sits on it will be able to rest the back against the backrest of the chair. Moreover, the forward and the backward tilt of the chair should be adjustable.

3. Backrest: An office chair’s backrest should be 12 to 19 inches wide and should be able to support the natural curve of the back and the spine. Emphasis should also be given to the support of the lumbar region of the body. The office chair must have an adjustable forward and backward angles with a locking mechanism to promote safety and comfort.
4. Seat Material: The seat material especially the back cover, must have enough padding so it is comfortable to sit on for a long period of time.

5. Lumbar Support: The most important factor to be considered in buying an office chair is the support it gives on the lower back. The human body’s lumbar spine has an inward curve which tends to lose its natural curve through sitting without proper support for a long period of time. Thus, it is best to choose a chair which has a lumbar adjustment for both height and depth so as to cater and provide proper fit to support the inward curve of the lower back.

Sitting all day promotes bad posture and a sedentary way of life can harm physical health in ways more than one. Thus, it is best to choose good quality office chairs which promotes spinal health.

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