Seat height is the most common adjustment that workers get wrong, and yet it is one of the simplest things to correct before you set your chair in motion towards long-term health problems as a result.
The 90-Degree Rule
Your feet should be flat on the ground while your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle. This basic position allows for good blood circulation and minimises pressure on the back of your thighs. Your chair is wrong if your feet hang or you are balancing on the tip of them.
Common Height Mistakes
Most Common – Being seated too high in a way that forces you to dangle your feet can put pressure behind the knees, leading to poor circulation and discomfort. However, if you sit too low then your knees will be higher than hip level, which puts tension on the lower back and causes the spine to compress. For Office Chairs Gloucester, visit //bizstationery.co.uk/furniture/office-chairs
The Desk Relationship
With a modern chair at the right height, while typing, your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees and hang loosely next to you. If your desk is fixed height adjust the chair then use a footrest if necessary to ensure proper leg positioning.
Quick Setup Test
Make sure to sit all the way back in your chair with both feet flat on the floor. Your thighs should be parallel to the ground with a small gap between the seat edge and back of your knees. When at your desk, you should be able to relax with little slouching and almost no shoulders reach up.
The Two-Minute Investment
While adjusting the height of chairs is seconds work, it saves all those hours in which you have to deal with discomfort. Do it today, with this one simple step – your back (and legs) and performance will thank you right away.