Many people are inclined to spend more on an office desk than an office chair when purchasing office furniture. But if you believe how many hours you spend sitting on the chair and how vital the chair is to your overall health and comfort, it really should be the other way around.
Comfortable Armrest
Armrests are great for taking the pressure off your neck and shoulders. As you rest your elbows on the armrests, you allow the rest of your arms, all the way up to your shoulders, to relax. Ideally, you want the armrests also to be adjustable, especially if you move your chair in and out of your desk. Fixed armrests tend to get in the way of the desk and force you to have to stretch to reach the desk comfortably.
Back support
Our lower backs are concave in shape so that a good chair will support this shape with a convex shape. A contoured backrest offers support so that you don’t end up slumping in your chair. This support will help protect your spine, minimizing strain on your lumbar disks.
Height adjustments are vital.
The chair you choose must be adjustable. You need to adjust the height to suit your size so that your feet can rest comfortably on the floor, which will reduce the strain on your back. You also want to ensure that your arms can easily reach your desk, ensuring you don’t create tension in your shoulders.