Office chairs have evolved dramatically over the past 50 years. People have gradually become more aware of how an ergonomically-designed chair can improve and increase office productivity.

This had lead to manufacturers around the world competing to produce the most comfortable and innovative office chair. Buying an office chair is not a simple process anymore - there are so many to choose from. Herman Miller is a major office chair manufacturer who is famous for creating the 'Aeron Chair'. This chair is supposed to mirror the body's movement - it is said that the Aeron chair is 'an extension of the human anatomy'.

Ergonomic chairs make a huge difference for people who suffer with back pain as they provide vital support to take some pressure off your spine. Every single aspect of an ergonomic office chair has been specially designed to provide optimum comfort for the office worker.

It is thought that Charles Darwin was the earliest innovator of the office chair as it is understood that he attached wheels to the bottom of a chair so he could get closer to his specimens as he was studying them.

Throughout the years as the office and the workplace evolved and became more important in the working life the office chair became a main focal point. It was specially designed to increase staff productivity by allowing them to remain sitting at their desks for long periods of time.

The swivelling office chair allowed office workers to reach other office locations whilst sitting down - within their work area. This reduced their time and energy!

Ergonomic chairs didn't really take off until the 70s when their was a higher demand for them. Ergonomic chairs take a number of things into consideration: they have adjustable seats, backs, back supports, armrests and adjustable heights. Each of these components can be adjusted to prevent repetitive strain injury - and pain associated with the back and spine.

When you buy an ergonomic chair you must ensure that you set it up correctly as there is no point in spending the money on one if it isn't set up to accommodate your height and size.

All office chairs should come with detailed instructions to ensure that you do set it up correctly. A great thing about the competitive office chair industry is that there are some really unique and innovative designs out there to really compliment your workplace. Herman Miller Office Chairs combine fantastic design with comfort and practicality.