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An Ergonomic office chair is best for people who sit for the majority of their workday or have chronic back and leg problems. You want a chair that will automatically correct one’s posture and is an appropriate fit for your employees.

Here are some of the key things to look for when shopping for an ergonomic office chair:

• Seat height: Your ergonomic office chair should be easy to adjust, even while sitting. They may include an attached lever that can raise the height of the seat several inches above the floor. This allows the user to have feet planted firmly on the floor, legs horizontal, and arms even at the height of the desk
• Seat width and depth: The chairs should support users comfortably with the seat deep enough for the user to relax against the backrest and adjust the chair tilt.
• Back support: If you have employees with a tendency to slouch, an ergonomic office chair can adjust the lumbar so users can find a supportive fit for the curvature of their lower back. The back support should also feature a wide enough backrest that can be separate and adjustable from the seat, or part of the seat and adjustable in different angles.
• Armrests: These are optional on ergonomic office chairs but if you have them they should be adjustable and allow employees to set their arms comfortably on the rest while relaxing their shoulders.
• Swivel: The ability to freely move around in the chair allows the user to reach out across the desk with minimal strain.
• Material: You can select different materials for your furniture, but ergonomic office chairs should be padded for comfort and also breathable for those that sit for long periods of time and can give off excessive body heat.
• Eye level: You should be able to see the center of your computer screen from your ergonomic office chairs. If not, you should adjust it to avoid potential neck strain.