Today, in industrialized countries, many people sit most of the time from their waking up to going to bed again. They sit while having breakfast, while going to work in a car or bus, in school classroom, at meeting, at the office, at dinner, and at home while watching television. Many people also sit in front of work operating machines with new technologies that have been developed to replace manual work. Even though sitting requires less physical effort than standing or walking, it puts a lot of pressure on the waist area. The combined effects of lifestyle and work that require sitting can cause many health problems.

A well-designed chair allows users to sit in a balanced position. Buying an ergonomic chair is a good start, but may not bring the expected benefits. It is still important to sit properly.

Ergonomic chairs are designed to suit various people. However, there is no guarantee that they will be suitable for one particular person. For example, the chair may be too high and the arm may be placed too far for short and slim person. In addition, the chair may not suit every task or arrangement on the workstation. The chair becomes ergonomic only when it specifically has suit size of the body dimensions, certain work stations, and the job that must performed. It is possible to find the right chair even though it is not always easy.

So, what is an ergonomic chair?
Mostly used in offices, the chair classified as ergonomic when they have adjustable seat height, seat depth, and lumbar support. This means that you have to be able to adjust the height of the chair so that your feet are perpendicular to the floor and the seat should allow you to adjust it so that you can sit comfortably. Proper lumbar support allows there to be a lot of support for the lower back so that your spine is in the right position to allow good posture.

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