How to Sit At a Computer Workstation

The body mechanics of sitting at a computer workstation are very important. Proper posture allows you to work speedily and effectively at a computer workstation for hours every day. Poor posture, however, can set you up for aches, pains, eye problems and a variety of overuse injuries. Turning poor posture into proper posture requires a bit of discipline, but is easy to accomplish.

Instructions

• 1

  Adjust the height of your chair so your feet are flat on the floor and your legs almost form a 90-degree angle. Position the armrests, if your chair has them, so your forearms will comfortably rest on them without you having to slouch.

• 2

  Adjust your keyboard. The surface that supports your keyboard should fall between 1 and 2 inches above your thighs.

• 3

  Adjust your monitor to be between 20 and 26 inches away from you. If it is not possible to move the monitor, move yourself.

• 4

  Be conscious of your regular posture. Keep your spine straight by keeping your ears aligned with your shoulders and your shoulders aligned with your hips.