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Within the last 20 years more than 65% of the American workforce has been transplanted into indoor, office-type occupations. Gone are the days of the beet farmer and fisherman; the craftsman with their finely honed trades having been replaced with the business executive careening through skyscrapers and commanding cities with the push of a button. International decisions are made in seconds, millions of dollars moved with the nod of a head or a switch of the finger – the world has drastically changed, and we are changing with it.

The science of ergonomics has been around for quite some time, and yet it has never achieved the level of attention that other scientific disciplines have. The result of this apathy has been a slow degradation of American work quality. Sitting and staring at a computer for eight to ten hours a day can do irrevocable damage to the spine and back over the years. Sciatica, back spasms and lumbago are all very common symptoms of using inadequate back support while seated in your executive office chair. Finding the right ergonomic desk chair is easy to do if you dedicate some time to it, time that you would otherwise spend in pain for years down the road.

When trying out the different ergonomic desk chair options be sure to look for amenities that you want in a chair. Does it have hydraulic lift control? Does the back lock into position to prevent embarrassing scenarios in which you lean too far back and topple over? Were the casters designed for carpet or tile? Is the seat made with foam or batting? All these questions and more will be important in your consideration of executive office chairs. This will be an important decision that can impact your health and well-being for years down the road, don’t take it lightly!