How To Make Your Desk Chair Ergonomic For Less Than $1
- April 29, 2008
- 5,882 Views
Writer
ShannonH
Voice Over Artist
Peter Coleman
Music (track 1 &3)
Todd Mazierski\
Music (track 2)
Jonathan Roberts
Make your back happy at work for less than the price of a hot dog.
You Will Need
- A paper towel roll or empty one-liter soda bottle
- A towel or pillow
- Telephone books
- Tape
Step 1: Adjust seat height
Place your hands and forearms on your desk. If your elbows are not level with your workspace, raise or lower your chair until they are even.
If your chair is too low and you can’t move it any higher, sit on a folded towel or pillow.
Step 2: Check your feet
Now that your chair is at the optimum height, check your feet. If they cannot be placed firmly on the floor, create a footrest with telephone books. This will remove stress from the shoulders and neck.
Step 3: Make a backrest
Sit up straight, leaning slightly back, with your feet on the ground or footrest. If there’s a large gap between your back and the chair, tuck a roll of paper towels behind your lower back. Remove towels until it fits perfectly, then tape it so the roll won’t unravel.
An empty, one-liter soda bottle can be used in place of the paper towel roll.
Step 4: Don’t cross your legs
Keep both feet on the floor as you work; crossing your legs puts stress on both your back and neck.
In many countries in Asia, workers sit on a cushion on the floor.
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Comments (4)
Great info presented in an attractive and clear package.
over 3 years ago by jbfunk05
Get er done!!
nice job...I use this approach to all my surroundings !
over 3 years ago by madmars
Great idea about the roll!
about 1 year ago by joyh
very helpful ;)
over 3 years ago by 9alexia
you can check this portable footrest where you can simply take it anywhere.
www.econohigh.com
6 months ago by timeflys83
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