When sitting at leisure, the important thing is to get the buttocks well back into the chair because sitting slouched in a chair may flex the lumbar region more than any other movement or posture. Some back sufferers are more comfortable if they avoid crossing their knees and sit with their feet and knees well apart.

If the chair is soft and does not give enough support, put a cushion at the small of the back. Some people with back trouble prefer high-backed chairs. Support is also important at shoulder level since several back muscles run from the base of the neck to the lower spine and pelvis. The facility to tilt the back of the chair temporarily also helps to redistribute weight and muscle tension.

Choose a chair that is the right height for you: your feet should be planted on the floor, not dangling in space. Avoid a very low chair as this can put undue strain on your back when you get up out of the chair.

Arms on the chair assist in reposition the trunk, and assists in rising to the standing position without rotation.

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