| A computer desk chair may not seem like a difficult | | | | eight hours a day in it. But you do want to ensure that |
| purchase, after all any office supply store has a big | | | | the chair you choose has proper support. |
| selection of them. You can spend well under $100 and | | | | Look for a chair that can be adjusted to fit your body |
| get a chair that works, right? Well, it may not be that | | | | specifically. Height adjustments are common, but you |
| simple. Let's look at some of the things that you need | | | | should also be able to adjust the height and angle of |
| to consider when buying a computer chair. | | | | the armrests as well as the lumbar support for your |
| The biggest thing you need to factor into your | | | | back. Your wrists should be at the same level as your |
| purchase is the ergonomics of the chair. This basically | | | | keyboard, and having adjustable armrests lets you |
| means how it's designed as far as fitting your body | | | | align them properly. |
| properly. Some chairs, while they seem comfortable | | | | The best computer desk chairs also have an angle |
| enough when you sit down, may not be appropriate | | | | adjustment so you can tilt the chair forward. This is a |
| for computer use. | | | | more effective - and ultimately more comfortable - |
| This is especially true if you spend any real length of | | | | position when working at the computer for longer |
| time working on your computer. There's a reason that | | | | periods of time. |
| Aeron and Humanscale chairs cost well over $1,000 | | | | Some chairs also have neck supports which will help |
| when you can buy a cheap one for $60 at your local | | | | to keep your neck from getting strained when working |
| office supply store. The expensive chairs are designed | | | | for long periods. This is not absolutely necessary, but |
| to support your back, your wrists and the rest of your | | | | many people prefer it. |
| body at the correct position to minimize strain and | | | | Your computer chair is one thing that you should |
| injuries like carpal tunnel. | | | | spend a little more on, rather than looking for the |
| That's not to say you need to spend that kind of | | | | cheapest model out there. You'll likely have it for years |
| money on a chair, especially if you aren't spending | | | | to come, and your health and comfort is important. |