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Your chair is one of the most adjustable components in your workstation.
So it's important to find the right chair and it just a properly to support your body.
Eww
This is a serious long-term relationship you're getting into, so take the
time to find your compatible mate.
Otherwise, it can end badly.
You've been really *** me.
Honestly, you've been kind of a pain.
You just don't feel right.
I need someone who's got my back. Someone who's more supportive. You're just not what
I need. I need more stability. It's not you, it's me.
I"m sorry, we're just not a good fit.
It's not the perfect match.
You're really starting to let yourself go.
(sigh) Don't speak.
When you find a chair that seems like it would be a good fit, the first step is to sit in the chair.
And push yourself all the way back to where the seat meets the backrest.
The fullest part of the chair should be aligned with the curvature of your spine.
If your chair does not support your lower back, you can use a simple back support
cushion to help support your spine.
If possible, adjust the tilt of the backrest to support your body in an upright position.
Your chair height should allow your elbows to be about keyboard level. You arms should be
resting comfortably at your side with your elbows bent at about a ninety degree
angle.
Too easily check this, you can turn sideways to your keyboard, and adjust your
chair to the appropriate height to make sure that your elbows are at the same
level as a keyboard. Let's review quickly the adjustments to your chair height.
Push yourself back to where the seat meets the backrest.
Align the fullest part of the contour of the chair, with the curvature of your
spine.
Then tilt the backrest to support your body in an upright position.
Adjust your chair to align your elbows at about keyboard level, and keep your
elbows at about a ninety degree angle.
If your chair has armrests, you need to make sure that the arms of the chair allow you
get close to your work without getting in your way.
So you can adjust them to make sure that they're not forcing your shoulders up
or winging your arms out. Sitting in a chair that's too high can cause pain,
fatigue, and restrict circulation in your legs.
So it's important to know how to adjust your chair appropriately.
You want to make sure that your knees are at hip level, or slightly below,
and that your feet are firmly planted on the floor.
Use a footrest to help support your spine, and to even pressure on your hips and thighs.
Your thighs should be parallel to the floor with your knees bent at a ninety degree
angle, and adequate clearance behind them.
In review, once you've made all the adjustments to your chair, see if your knees
are kept at about hip level, and your feet are firmly planted on the floor.
If not, this is the time to obtain a footrest to avoid pressure on your lower
back.
You want to make sure that you have five legs are castors
for your chair to maintain stability, and make sure that the castors are correct
for the surface. Any fewer legs are gonna make the chair prone to tipping, and
inappropriate castors for the floor surface are gonna make it difficult to
maneuver.
Remember, even though you may have your chair adjusted to the correct level,
it's important to take periodic rest breaks to alleviate fatigue and increase circulation.