Important features to look for in an office chair

Back problems are one of the most common problems that office workers, who spend their working day sitting, complain about. The reason is very often an incorrectly chosen chair. Whether you work in an office or from home, it is very important that your chair is comfortable and ergonomic.
There are several features to look for in an office chair.

Backrest

The backrest must provide lumbar support. It has to be stable and comfortable. If you feel back pain after prolonged sitting, the chair is not adjusted properly.

Adjustable seat height and depth

To sit properly in an ergonomic chair, the legs must form a 90-degree angle and the feet must rest firmly on the ground. Adjust the depth of the seat so that the distance from your calves to the front of the seat is approximately 10 cm.

Armrests

Armrests also have an important function in the case of prolonged sitting. They not only allow tired arms to rest, but also help to relax and avoid tension in the shoulder and neck area. You should rest your arms on the armrests from time to time when working on the computer for long periods.

Headrest

You should rest your neck area from time to time when sitting for long periods. At the end of the working day, the neck and shoulders are often very stiff, and the head feels heavy. Office chairs with headrests allow one to rest the neck and shoulder area.

Seat rotation and mechanism

Many people do not pay attention to the fact that they move a lot while sitting on a chair. The seat of an office chair must rotate around its axis in order for you to be able to move your body. If spending long working hours sitting, it is advisable to choose a chair with synchro mechanism, the resistance of which is adapted to the weight of the person sitting. This ensures the correct angle between the seat and the backrest.

Chair materials

It is important to pay attention to chair materials. An office chair that is used for several hours must have ergonomically shaped upholstery, as well as breathable and easy-care material, e.g. mesh. If you don't adjust the ergonomic shape of the chair to the body, sitting is uncomfortable and does not create a stable and correct body posture, which can cause tingling.

No matter where your office is located, in the work premises or at home, RKF or Riga Chair Factory - a company which makes chairs that are as comfortable as possible for your working day and that take care of your health - will provide an ergonomic office chair. The advantage of RKF as a local manufacturer is full after-sales service – perfect quality is ensured for the lifetime of the chair, taking care of it both during the warranty and post-warranty, too.