People with desk jobs often spend upwards of eight hours a day in their office chair. This lack of movement combined with their positioning can result in lower back pain, numb legs, sore shoulders and stiff necks. This is not only uncomfortable but disrupts a person’s focus. The guide below looks at some replacement chairs to consider.

4 Popular Office Chair Types

1. Executive

These models feature high backs, cushioning, and swiveling wheels for easy maneuvering. Choose one with padded armrests to support your elbows or ones without any arms, allowing you more range of motion.  Executive chairs are used by people who do more conversation work (phone or in person meetings) than clerical or computing work.

2. Stools

Some people focus better when they are forced to pay attention to their body positioning. Stools require “active sitting” since you can’t lean back and relax.  Stools are traditionally used at counter height work areas.  Some people use these models for short periods and then switch to more relaxed chairs on other occasions when they need more comfort. 

3. Ergonomic Task Chairs

Maintaining a straight posture helps keep the spine aligned to prevent back, shoulder, and neck pain.  This is best accomplished when your chair has the proper shape and multiple adjustments.  Ergonomic office chairs provide lumbar support with adjustable seats, armrests, and optional headrests so you can customize the fit to your needs. You can adjust the tilt tension or lock it in an upright position. Changing the angle of the chair’s back to help you stay upright but with relaxed muscles helps prevent fatigue.

In general, your work center should be arranged so that your feet are flat on the floor, your eyes are even with the center of your computer screen, and your elbows are roughly parallel to the top of your desk by adjusting the armrests.

4.  Conference & Meetings

Some meetings can be long and be a challenge to stay focused and alert.  When you have to sit in an uncomfortable chair you can not only have trouble staying focused but become distracted trying to get some comfort.  When choosing chairs for your meeting area we always recommend you start by considering what your typical style of meeting is.  Pneumatic adjustable height chairs with a locking tilt feature help everyone from short to tall statures find a quick comfort height.

People interested in outfitting their business or home office should contact Office Furniture Connection in Clermont County, OH. Visit the website to learn about their new and used desks, chairs, workstations, and accessories. Call the Loveland location at (513) 984-6620 or check out their Erlanger, KY, location at (859) 371-9920.