| One of the perks of starting a home based business is | | | | chair produces too much pressure on the lumbar |
| that you get to design a home office. One room of | | | | region of the spine causing a serious lower back ache. |
| your home should be dedicated to all of your work. | | | | When choosing your chair, decide which is more |
| Since you will be spending a lot of time in this room, the | | | | comfortable-a one piece construction or an adjustable |
| most important accessory is a good chair. | | | | seat back chair. The chair should provide adequate |
| When working at a desk where you will be sitting for | | | | support during all of the activities performed at the |
| long periods of time, the first consideration is | | | | desk. An adjustable seat back allows you to raise or |
| ergonomics. The science of ergonomics deals with | | | | lower to support your back at the right spot for proper |
| stresses on the body in the workplace setting. To | | | | body alignment. |
| maintain a healthy body, safe postures must be | | | | 3. Arms or no arms? On most chairs the arms are |
| observed to avoid unnecessary strain on muscle | | | | fixed at a specific height. Leaning on armrests that are |
| groups and joints which could lead to injury. The last | | | | placed too high for you causes the shoulders to |
| thing anyone wants is for their new business to do | | | | remain in a hunched position. This adds strain to the |
| them in. Companies have developed ergonomically | | | | muscles of the neck and shoulders. Adjusting your |
| correct office equipment and accessories to help you | | | | chair to the correct height in relation to the height of |
| to protect yourself. Now that we know why it's | | | | the desk alleviates the need for arms on the chair. A |
| important to choose a comfortable chair, let's consider | | | | keyboard rest supports the wrists and forearms |
| a few things when shopping for one. | | | | without adding pressure to the above mentioned |
| 1. Find the right store. Lots of places sell chairs, but all | | | | muscle groups. An alternative would be to purchase a |
| stores are not created equal. Any old chair will not | | | | chair with armrests that are adjustable. |
| provide you with the support that you will need for long | | | | 4. Leather or microfiber? Leather looks great in an |
| periods of time spent at the computer. Visit an office | | | | office, but how comfortable is it? A microfiber chair will |
| store such as Office Depot, Office Max, or Staples. | | | | probably keep your body cooler in the long run. |
| These stores specialize in office furniture. Their | | | | Leather chairs are also more expensive. |
| selection of office chairs will be wider and more varied | | | | A comfortable chair can make all the difference to |
| than a department store. | | | | your day. Choosing an appropriate chair in conjunction |
| 2. Consider your back. I don't know about you, but the | | | | with ergonomic principles will keep your body healthy |
| first thing I notice after sitting for a long time in a chair is | | | | while you work. |
| how much my back hurts when I get up. An ill-fitted | | | | |