Why choosing the right computer chair will help your back

Family Articles | October 23, 2009

When it comes to a computer chair, it's not always easy to determine which one might be the best for you. They might all look nice on the outside, but you never really know how they will feel on your back after you've sat in them for eight hours a day. But there are a few things that you can do to choose the right computer chair for you so that you don't end up hurting terribly at the end of the day.

#1: Keep in mind that you need to sit in any chair properly to keep your back, neck, and arms from hurting. When designers made the chair your looking at, they thought about someone sitting in it the right way - straight and not slouched over the computer desk. So, make sure that you sit this way and don't allow yourself to slouch.

#2: Make sure that the height of the chair is adjustable. There should be a lever or button on the chair that will allow you to change the height of the chair so that you can easily be where you can comfortably rest your arms on the arm rests or computer desk without strain.

#3: Padding is important. Some people prefer a lot of padding, while others don't. This is personal preference, but you want to make sure that you have the right amount of padding so that you are comfortable. Padding should make your rear, legs, and back more comfortable, especially if you are sitting for long periods of time in one chair.

#4:Adjustable arm rests are a good thing. There are some computer chairs out there that have set arm rests that you can do nothing about. But, there are other computer chairs that offer you the ability to change the arm rest position so that it is comfortable for you. This is a great thing and you should look for this when you are shopping for a new chair.

#5: Make sure that the chair fits your body. There are some chairs that aren't made to be sat in for very long and there are some that are made for different body types. You want to try each chair out for a few minutes and see which one fits you the best. You don't want to get a chair that is too small, yet you don't want to get one that feels wrong. Make sure that the one you choose fits your body and won't hurt you if you have to sit in it for long periods of time.

#6: Check out reviews online. Even though a chair can be almost too comfortable when you sit in it for a few minutes, you never know how it's going to stand up in the long run. So, write down the names of the chairs that you liked and then go home and look up reviews of them online to see if they are really as good as you thought they were. This can help you choose the right one for you.

Follow these six simple tips and you'll find that you can get the best possible computer chair for your style, needs, and budget. This way, you won't find yourself sitting in a chair that you hate that is never comfortable for you.

Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer. Her current areaof specialism is bathrooms Free Web Content