Ergonomic Chair Features

Some of the ergonomic chair and ergonomic computer chair and ergonomic office chair features you want to look for are outlined below.

Back support height adjustment supports the lumbar area (lower back). Look for chairs that provide mid-back and upper-back support too.
 

The tilt mechanism maintains support as you move and recline; it's best to have your back slightly reclined while seated at your desk.

Your weight should be distributed evenly on the chair seat so look for a rounded or waterfall edge at the front of the seat, which prevents the seat from catching behind the knees and cutting off your circulation. Three or four fingers should fit between the seat pan's front edge and the back of the knees.
 

The seat should extend at least one inch from either side of the hips for optimum comfort because insufficient hip room can make you sit too far forward and not get enough thigh support.

Some seat pans easily adjust for either a forward or backward tilt.

Armrests alleviate pressure on the back but may interfere with some lower desks. Look for adjustable width and height to support various tasks, including writing and reading, to ease neck and shoulder tension and to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
 

The ergonomic chair or ergonomic office chair should be contoured, broad, cushioned and comfortable.

And fabric cloth coverings are less expensive and breathe well, but vinyl or leather upholstery is easier to keep clean. Look for a durable, permeable, ventilated material and check out the mesh Pellicle material in the more expensive Herman Miller Aeron chair, which also conforms to the body.

Height adjustment pneumatic levers or gas lifts adjust seating height while in chair. For optimal posture, thighs should be horizontal with the ground and both feet flat on the floor. The chair's height should allow wrists to be straight while typing.

Look for an ergonomic chair on wheels that swivels to avoid excess stretching and twisting of your spine; a five-point base won't tip over when you recline.
 

Choose hard casters for carpeting and rubber-coated ones for hard surfaces. A good chair can recline and lock into several positions.