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An office worker spends a lot of time sitting in an office chair, which doesn’t count for you sitting in the car to and from work, or relaxing at home after a full day’s work. Our bodies weren’t designed for sitting long periods of time.  Too much sitting is not good for the back, but the right chair can reduce muscle tension and neck stress while providing proper lumbar support for the back.  Proper height armrests relieve the stress felt through the shoulders and neck region.  

Adjustability

Adjusting the height of the seat and armrests are just the basic adjustments. Some chairs boast five-way adjustability, but higher-end chairs can adjust fourteen ways. A chair is not going to “fit” a person who is five-foot-two the same as a person who is six-foot-six, so the more adjustments the better. Shorter people may need a footrest to support their lower legs and assure good circulation.  Lumbar support is a must. It not only helps with posturing, but it also alleviates sciatica pain. A swivel base limits twisting every time you get up or down in the chair.  An ability to independently adjust the angle of the backrest to the seat is important.  Ergonomists say we should be slightly opened more than 90-degrees if you drew a line for our thigh bones versus our spine with the sacroiliac as the fulcrum point.  Being bent forward reduces breath rates, circulation and bends your spine in the wrong direction.

Upholstery

Office ChairSelecting the right upholstery is important. You need something that breathes, has the right cushioning, but still looks good. The modern vinyls imitate the leather hides’ ability to breath through the pores.  Micro pores manufactured into the upholsteries now breath like leather unless they are antique glazed finishes. If your office is warm and you suffer from sweats when you work, then consider a mesh design. It is the best in breathable office chairs. Test the chair before you buy it; sit in it and make sure it fits your body the way you need it to.  Have the sales rep show you how all of the adjustments can customize your fit.

Productivity

A bad chair or one poorly adjusted will cause harm to your body.  Over time it can create some serious health issues sending you to the Chiropractors and doctors for relief.  For more information about proper fit and chair selection visit our website at www.officefurnconnect.com 

If you’re ready to slide into a more comfortable office chair, then talk to the experts at Office Furniture Connection. With two well-stocked showrooms, one serving Erlanger, KY, and the other in Loveland, OH, you will find the new or pre-owned chair of your dreams. Visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (513) 984-6620 to reach the Loveland team or (859) 371-9920 for the Erlanger showroom.

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