Working with the chair that you have is a reality for a lot of people right now. It might be a dining room chair, a folding chair, or an armchair but regardless of what you're sitting on you can use the guide below to make things a bit more ergonomic!
Armrests- Armrests are often more of a hinderance than a help. When they are too tall, they often hit against the edge of the desk, preventing you from getting close enough to the keyboard and mouse which causes reaching and leaning forward. If this is the case with your chair, try removing them entirely to ensure that you can tuck fully into your work space.
No Lumbar Support?- Lumbar support is critical for maintaining the natural curves of the spine. Loosely roll up a small towel or blanket around a belt, rope, or band and tie this around the back of your chair. It should be positioned just below the level of your waist and provide some support to the low back.
Chair Too Short?- Having a chair that is too short can cause you to sit in a way that places pressure on the hips and low back. Your hips should be slightly higher than your knees with your feet flat on the floor. Place a folded towel or blanket on your seat to boost yourself up.
Seat Too Big?- You should be able to rest your back against the back support while maintaining about an inch or two of clearance behind the backs of the knees. If the edge of your seat is digging into your legs, place a pillow, towel, or blanket on the back of the seat to make the seat a bit more shallow to give yourself an inch or two of clearance.
Chair Too Tall?- If your feet aren't quite reaching the floor, it's much more difficult to maintain a neutral spine while seated. You can use a box, ream of paper, books, or anything else that you have on hand as a footrest to keep your feet supported.
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