Thursday, May 31, 2007

Benefits Of Ergonomic Chairs Part 2

Before you purchase or use an ergonomic chair it's best to fully understand proper posture and ergonomics while at work or at home. One of the basics to ergonomics is making sure that a chair's seat height will allow the user's feet to stay firmly planted on the floor. It's also good if the chair provides a lumbar support, which will fit the inward curve of the lower back area.

With the traditional ergonomic office chair, there are a lot of new and emerging alternatives. Depending on the chair, you may find yourself in new positions. Even though they may take a bit of getting used to, these chairs are great for someone who experiences a bit of discomfort or chronic back pain.

Those who sit at their desks for extended periods of time would greatly benefit from ergonomic chairs. While sitting at a desk, you put your back and upper torso in a cramped position, making yourself a target for back pain later on in life. With ergonmic chairs, your back gets the support it needs. This way you can sit at your desk all day long and know that your back and the rest of your body is very comfortable.

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