How to lower the chair

Most offices have special chairs for computer desks. But even if you opt for the most expensive and high-quality chairs, the problem of back discomfort will not be eliminated if the office product is not configured correctly. Doctors say that long-term use of a chair that is not adjusted to the owner’s parameters can cause serious harm to the spine. Undesirable consequences can be avoided if you promptly adjust the height of your office chair. Let's look at how to adjust and lower the chair.

How to adjust an office chair

The main models of modern office furniture have devices and levers for easily changing the parameters of the chair.
There are several stages of adjusting products to the individual parameters of the owner:

1. Changing the seat depth.
2. Backrest tilt adjustment.
3. Changing the position of the armrests.
4. Seat height adjustment.

REFERENCE! Comfort in an office product depends not only on the settings; the main cause of discomfort during use is incorrect fit. It is important to try to follow known standards: the eyes are at the level of the monitor, the elbows and knees are at 90-degree angles.

Product height adjustment

If, after changing your seating position, the feeling of back pain persists, it is worth adjusting the position of the chair.
Algorithm for setting parameters:

1. Find the adjustment lever.Modern chairs are provided with this lever, which is located directly under the seat. Do not confuse it with the tilt lever; it is attached to the base.
   If the lever is not found, you should look for the regulator in the form of a wheel under the seat.
   Study the instructions carefully if no adjustment devices are found.
2. Raise or lower the lever. While sitting in the chair, pull the lever up to raise or lower until you achieve the ideal position. Stand near the product, if the edges of the seat are located at knee level, then you have determined the height you need. Some models involve “pumping” the lever up and down with even movements. To change the height of old products, large loads should be applied to the seat.
3. Create comfortable conditions. When the height parameters are adjusted, it is worth achieving absolute comfort when working. Buy a footrest if the distance to the floor is too far for you, and adjust the height of the armrests so that they are level with your desk.

IMPORTANT! Doctors recommend changing your body position in the chair every 10–20 minutes. This will help avoid health problems and completely eliminate back discomfort.