If you suffer from back and even neck pain after a long day of work, chances are a lot of it stems from poor posture that comes from an ill-fitting chair.  That’s why it’s essential that you have a fully adjustable ergonomic chair to provide support for your entire body because it’s not just your backside that needs good support.  Continued poor posture and an improperly supported back can lead to serious, long-term injury.

With this in mind, check out the tips below for choosing a great ergonomic chair.

What to look for in an ergonomic chair

• The actual seat of the chair needs to provide plenty of room for your hips to sit comfortably, with a few inches to spare on each side.  Just like jeans and a good pair of shoes, a little wiggle room is always a good thing.
• Your weight should be spread evenly across the seat and you should still feel comfortable after an hour or more of sitting.
• The seat shouldn’t be too deep for your upper legs, and at the same time, it should never catch you behind the knees.
• An adjustable height chair is ideal, as is the ability to adjust its height even when you’re actually sitting in it.
• While seated, both feet should be able to rest comfortably on the floor.
• As mentioned above, you need good back support, especially for your lower back. It’s ideal if the back support is adjustable, but that’s not a deal-breaker.
• Another feature to look for is for it to fully recline for different positions.
• The more the arm rests adjust, the better off your wrists will be so that they support your arms to keep from straining your wrists.  When you adjust them, they should be low enough to keep your arms at your sides and in a relaxed position.
• Do note that you should not permanently rest on the arm rests during the work day because constant use puts pressure on the nerves in your elbow, which will be uncomfortable.  So, use them as rests for breaks during typing and mousing.

Here’s for sitting in comfort and style with an adjustable ergonomic chair.