Comfortable Seat Design

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One of the perks of starting a home based business is that you get to design a home office. One room of your home should be dedicated to all of your work. Since you will be spending a lot of time in this room, the most important accessory is a comfortable seat.

When working at a desk where you will be sitting for long periods of time, the first consideration is ergonomics. The science of ergonomics deals with stresses on the body in the workplace setting. To maintain a healthy body, safe postures must be observed to avoid unnecessary strain on muscle groups and joints which could lead to injury. The last thing anyone wants is for their new business to do them in. Companies have developed ergonomically correct office equipment and accessories to help you to protect yourself. Now that we know why it's important to choose a comfortable seat, let's consider a few things when shopping for one.

1. Find the right store. Lots of places sell seats, but all stores are not created equal. Any old seat will not provide you with the support that you will need for long periods of time spent at the computer. Visit an office store such as Office Depot, Office Max, or Staples. These stores specialize in office furniture. Their selection of office seats will be wider and more varied than a department store.

2. Consider your back. I don't know about you, but the first thing I notice after sitting for a long time in a seat is how much my back hurts when I get up. An ill-fitted seat produces too much pressure on the lumbar region of the spine causing a serious lower back ache. When choosing your seat, decide which is more comfortable-a one piece construction or an adjustable seat back seat. The seat should provide adequate support during all of the activities performed at the desk. An adjustable seat back allows you to raise or lower to support your back at the right spot for proper body alignment.

3. Arms or no arms? On most seats the arms are fixed at a specific height. Leaning on armrests that are placed too high for you causes the shoulders to remain in a hunched position. This adds strain to the muscles of the neck and shoulders. Adjusting your seat to the correct height in relation to the height of the desk alleviates the need for arms on the seat. A keyboard rest supports the wrists and forearms without adding pressure to the above mentioned muscle groups. An alternative would be to purchase a seat with armrests that are adjustable.

4. Leather or microfiber? Leather looks great in an office, but how comfortable is it? A microfiber seat will probably keep your body cooler in the long run. Leather seats are also more expensive.

A comfortable seat can make all the difference to your day. Choosing an appropriate seat in conjunction with ergonomic principles will keep your body healthy while you work. The purchase of a comfortable seat is a smart decision because it is the safest office seat with many advantages. It is a working seat where you can do most office work like filing, reading, typing and even entertaining guests. Aside from these, the comfort it gives is advantageous to your health while reducing body pains felt when working for long period of time. Whether working in the office or in the confines of your own home, the ergonomic seat is the best seat to use, and this has been vastly agreed by most doctors and other healthcare professionals.