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Ergonomic Chair Adjustment Specifications

The most expensive ergonomic chair can still cause back and neck problems if it is not properly adjusted for the user. At a minimum, any desk chair should have an adjustable seat and back. If it comes with armrests, they too should be adjustable. Inspect the chair before purchasing it to determine the location of the controls and how to use them.

  1. Buying the Chair

    • One item that you will not be able to adjust is the seat width and depth. Try out several chairs, looking for a seat that feels comfortable, with no pressure behind your knees or thighs. The controls should be easily accessible when you are in the chair, allowing you to control seat height and tilt when sitting. The chair should have a five-point base for stability and if it comes with casters, they should be the right ones for the type of flooring the chair will be used on. The backrest should be, at minimum, adjustable up and down and should have lower lumbar support.

    Setting the Chair Height

    • Stand in front of the chair and set an initial height adjustment, bringing the top of the seat front to just below your kneecap. Make further adjustments by sitting in the chair and pushing your hips all the way to the back. The correct seat height will have your knees and thighs at just over a 90-degree angle, with your thighs sloping gently toward the floor, and your feet flat on the floor. If you are short and cannot keep your feet flat on the floor, use an adjustable footrest.

    Adjusting the Back Rest

    • The chair back should make contact with your back and provide support. Adjust the back height to a position where it feels comfortable when you lean back. Position the lumber support so that it fits properly into the small of your back. If your chair has a tilt mechanism, adjust it so that you recline by shifting body weight, not by pushing with your feet. If you do not want to use the reclining mechanism, it can be locked out.

    Adjusting the Armrests

    • Sit in the chair and let your shoulders hang loose. Bend your elbows into a 90-degree angle. Set the armrest height just below your forearm height so the underside of your elbows just barely touches the armrest. If the armrests have side to side adjustments, set them at the position that allows you to use them with your arms close to your side. If it is not possible to sit comfortably with this adjustment, it is better to remove the armrests and not use them at all.

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