10 tips for proper sitting posture at a computer desk.
Proper desk chair posture.
Adjust the chair height so your feet are flat on the floor and your knees are in line or slightly lower with your hips.
Proper sitting posture at a desk begins at your pelvis.
The back of the chair should be somewhat reclined at a 100 to 110 degree.
Here s how to sit properly at a computer.
If your desk has a hard edge pad the edge or use a wrist rest.
To help with this sit with your butt all the way up against the back of the seat and place a small firm cushion in the hollow area of your lower spine where your back naturally sways.
Sit up straight and keep your hips far back in the chair.
Keep your pelvis neutral with your buttocks against the back of your chair.
The better seated posture is to sit back in the office chair and utilize the chair s lumbar support to keep the head and neck erect.
If the desk is too high and can t be adjusted raise your chair.
Many people sit towards the front of their chair and end up hunching forward to look at their computer screen.
Maintain the normal low back curve use a.
A small pillow will also work.
If your office chair doesn t have a lumbar support grab a small towel and roll it up.
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Under the desk make sure there s clearance for your knees thighs and feet.
Modifying sitting posture in an office chair.
Use a footrest to support your feet as needed.