With so many chairs to choose from, how do
you choose a great posture chair for your commercial office or home office?
Here are the top tips for getting the best chair for you, so that there is
minimal stress put on your lumbar area when you sit.
Understand
What an Posture Chair is
The first step is to understand fully what a
posture chair is. The term “posture chair” refers to a chair designed for your
specific body dimensions. That means that although the chair is labelled in the
store as being good for your posture, it may not function in a healthy way for
you specifically because of your size. For example, it might be too high for
you if you are a short person, making it uncomfortable at your workstation.
Look
for Adjustability
While not every chair suits every person,
your chair is more likely be comfortable for you when you are able to adjust it
in various places. A key example is seat height. If you can lower the seat, for
a shorter person, or raise it, for a taller person, then you are more likely to
get one that is ergonomic. Ideally, the seat height is one quarter of your
total height.
Specific
Chair Features and Working Environment
In addition, the best posture chair for you
depends on your work environment. For example, if you want to be free to move smoothly
between two desks and a filing pedestal in your office during an average day, then
a chair with wheels is a better choice than a stationary chair. Having wheels
provides you the flexibility you want to be as efficient as possible in
carrying out your work tasks.
Be
the Primary Shopper
Also, be sure that you are actively
involved in shopping for a posture chair. Being the primary shopper for the
office furniture is important as you are the one who is going to be sitting in
it most often. You know best what features you want, the office space and what
functions you will be performing while sitting in the chair. If you hand off
the task to an office worker or other person, you risk getting a chair that is
less than optimal.
The best posture chair is one that can
adjust to your body proportions and is suitable for the tasks you will do in
the chair. Additional considerations include budget, colour scheme of your
office and decor style of the space. Check out the wide selection of posture chairs
at Atlantis Office to get the best one for you in your
office.
