Step three other chair adjustments. Some office chairs are limited in their functionality and adjustability, you may be able to lower or raise the seat height. Maybe adjust the seat back and armrests. There are some chairs, however, that have those functions, plus a variety of others, like the ability to adjust the back angle and seat depth. Take the time to discover what your chair provides. For now, do the best you can with what you have.

Lumbar support is important to help maintain the curvature of the lower spine and maintain your body's neutral posture, ears, shoulders and hips aligned if your chair does not currently provide lumbar or lower back support, see if adjusting the chairs back height or tilt help If not, you might purchase a portable lumbar support cushion pillow or mesh, which is then attached to the back of the chair or try placing a small pillow or rolled up towel in that area. Depending on your chair back and your body shape even a small hand towel might do the trick. Some men, pregnant women or people with lower back pain may be more comfortable when the back of their chair is tilted, slightly backward and not straight up. You also want to support your hips and thighs without putting pressure on the backs of your knees. Adjust the seat depth to match the length of your thighs, leaving a space of two inches or two to three finger widths between the front of the seat and the back of the knees.

If the seat is too Deep, you may consider placing a cushion behind you. It will move you forward in the chair and could also provide lumbar support. If the seat is not deep enough and there is no adjustment, the best you can do is keep your thighs at a 90 to 100 degree angle with your feet firmly on the floor or foot rest. Be cautious if you are adding lumbar support. Larger cushions or pillows will only push your body forward leaving more of your thigh on supported. Adjust armrests, so they provide for arm support.

Your elbows should not be touching because This forces the shoulders upward and not in the relaxed neutral position. You do not need to use the armrests when typing. So adjust them or remove them if they interfere with your ability to relax your shoulders. If one or both interferes with you. Reaching the mouse keyboard or turning your chair because it bumps up against the desk, or if they do not allow you to sit comfortably, maybe there's not enough room for your hips. When working at your computer, the important thing is to keep your elbows as close to your body as possible.

I want to caution you here. When you are used to a chair with armrests you will tend to use them as a support and guide as you sit down. If you remove the armrests on your chair, take special care to look before you sit. And while you're in the process of adjusting your chair, check under your desk. Is there plenty of leg room for you to move and stretch. Remove any items that restrict your movement and secure any cords that could catch on your feet or chair Many chairs are labeled ergonomic, designed for working at the computer and for improving posture and comfort.

But it is only ergonomic for you when it fits your body improves your posture and your comfort and when it has all the adjustment features needed to support you at your workstation