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You own an office chair with a lever to adjust the seat height. But have you actually done so? And: Does the adjusted height fit?
How do you recognize if you are sitting well? What is your ideal sitting position? And how do you determine it?
The golden rule is: Your feet are on the floor and your knees form an angle of 90 degrees or a little bit more. In other words: Your thighs are horizontal or minimally elevated.
And of course, in practice, the height of your desk also plays a role. That's where problems can sometimes arise:
- If you are quite tall, your legs might be "in the way". The tabletop prevents you from adjusting the ideal seat height for you.
- However, if you are rather small, you might have to adjust your seat height so high that your feet no longer reach the floor, which should not be the case.
Every human body has its unique shape.
Therefore, pay close attention to your personal physical requirements and needs.
Be sure to adjust the seat height if you feel pain or get cramps. The decisive standard for the ideal seat height is ultimately your own body! Take its cues seriously and do what it tells you!
If your desk is too low for you, raise it by placing wooden blocks or bricks under its legs, for example. This will immediately and noticeably improve your sitting comfort!
If the ideal seat height in relation to the desk prevents you from putting your feet on the floor, you should get a suitable footrest to support your feet.
If the topic of ergonomics in the office or home office appeals to you and you are interested in learning more, I can recommend my book «Wellness im Büro». Combined with humorous drawings, I share 50+1 tips to turn your office into a little paradise.
50+1 tips that turn the office into a little paradise
