Ergonomic Office Chair

If you spend most of your waking hours at your desk, you know you need an ergonomic office chair that works with your body to spare you from needless backaches and fatigue. Try out several chairs at furniture, office supply and back-care stores before you pick the best ergonomic chair for you. Ergonomic chair prices do vary greatly and superior materials and construction will cost more. And good deals can be had online and at office furniture consignment and resale shops.

Almost every catalog featuring office and laboratory chairs stresses that their products are 'ergonomically designed'. Do some research on the company and brand name.  They may not be ergonomic at all. Whenever you see this designation find out if it is truly ergonomic or just a marketing ploy. 

In the 1970s, ergonomics became an important design consideration. Today, office chairs often have adjustable seats, armrests, backs, back supports, and heights to prevent repetitive stress injuries and back pain associated with sitting for long periods. Ergonomic chairs should fit an individual's needs and provide support where the individual needs it. For this reason, one type of ergonomic chair is not the best for every body type and chairs should be tested before buying.

There are also alternatives to office chairs, such as use of an exercise ball or kneeling chair, that require "active sitting", or use of one's core body muscles, to stay upright. No matter which type of chair one prefers, a static posture is hard on the body — and especially the back — and it is best to stretch and move every 20 to 30 minutes.

Ergonomic Office Chairs

Any office worker who has ever  used an ergonomic office chair knows their value. If one is not using an ergonomic chair, he or she may suffer from poor circulation, an aching back and/or tight shoulders. It doesn't matter if you're an executive, a lab researcher, or data entry clerk.

Ergonomic Executive Office Chairs

Executive office chairs provide the body with natural, stress-free positioning by putting muscles, tendons and ligaments in the proper alignment.

Ergonomic Lab Chairs and Stools

Ergonomic lab chairs and stools can be used in the home, office, science laboratory, or factory. These height-adjustable seats are ideal for health professionals, dentists, doctors, architects, scientists, and engineers.  They can be used with drafting tables or medical equipment, in science labs or with industrial applications. 
  

Ergonomic Task Chairs

Ergonomic task chairs have the ergonomic benefits of the executive chairs, with some slight variations in functionality and design to make each office chair as affordable as possible. They can be found made of leather, faux leather, and fabric.  

Ergonomic Intensive Use Chairs

Intensive use chairs are designed for the big and tall individual and is perfect for people who weigh up to 500 lbs. and/or are 7' tall.