Unconventional Chairs

There are a number of alternatives to sitting in a traditional office chair, including forward-tilting chairs, sitting balls, kneeling chairs, and saddle chairs. Whether or not they provide a more comfortable body position is usually dependent upon the user and the amount of time they are used. As with alternative keyboards, the best method is to try an alternative chair for an extended period before committing to purchasing one for long-term use. Vary the amount of time you spend in the alternate chair so that you do not create stress points on other parts of your body.

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