For centuries workers have encountered various back, neck and shoulder problems associated with prolonged periods in a desk chair. One of the recent innovations for ergonomic seating is to use a slightly deflated exercise ball instead of an office chair. Sitting on a ball requires correct posture and enough movement for balancing to keep workers form settling into unhealthy positions that are typical of chairs with back supports. A suitable ball is also less expensive than the average desk chair.
Roll the ball in front of your desk and inflate or deflate it to a suitable tension for support. Use the ball instead of your old office chair for an entire work day to test it for functionality and comfort.
Shop for an exercise ball at a discount store, department store or sporting goods outlet. Sit on the ball chairs and test them at various air pressures. Choose a comfortable ball that allows fitting under the keyboard tray and reaching the top surface according to your desk measurements.
Use a ball supporting chair frame with wheels for increased mobility and safety. Chair frames are made with large circular openings for holding balls that have wheels or gliding casters. A smaller ball may be required for use in these office chairs.
Measure the height of your work desk with a yard stick or measuring tape. Measure the bottom of the keyboard tray height if you use a computer desk.
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