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4. Recliner chairs - Recliner office chairs help user to work in a reclining position. It is suitable for people suffering from spinal injuries. A small table can be attached to chair to enable user to work.
5. Balans Chair - The Balans office chair keeps user's legs at an angle of 135 degrees to spine. In this position, while sitting upright, weight is distributed between front and back of spine and along its length evenly.
You can select an office chair for you depending on your specific requirements. Whatever type of office chair you end up using, experts suggest following tips to keep your body and back in good condition:
* Take a break every hour. Do not keep sitting through out day. Stand up and walk around periodically.
* Change your sitting position at different times. Keeping a single position is not naturally good for body.
* Sit straight without back support for at least some time during day.
* Even while sitting, try to move around as much as possible - pick up phone, reach for file or simply get up and stretch.
Nick Telford worked in office environments for more than 30 years. A few years ago he developed back problems, and discovered it was due to bad posture in his chairs. He decided to reaearch office chairs, and find out exactly what is the best way to sit for 8 hours a day or more... now he's written a series of article to help others.