The important thing when using a footrest is your comfort. An adjustable footrest allows you to angle the footrest at a height that is comfortable to your body. A footrest will aid in alleviating back pain, leg fatigue and foot numbness. Whether you have a regular office desk or an adjustable desk, a footrest is easy and convenient to use.

When you receive your footrest place it in a spot beneath your desk where you can place your feet on it without stretching or straining. Rest your feet on it. Fiddle with the angle of the footrest until you find an angle that feels comfortable to you and your body. Be sure to change your chair height too, if it is necessary to improve your posture or comfort level.

If you have an adjustable desk, then you will be able to use the footrest when you sit or when you stand. Position the footrest so that you can place both feet on it when sitting. When standing you will want to position the footrest so that you can rest one foot on it while standing. You should notice less back pressure when trying this position. To change feet, simply put the footrest on the other side so you can rest your other foot.

Some footrests have a grid or textured design that allows you to massage your feet. Take off your shoes and put your feet on the footrest and allow your feet to be soothed by the pressure of your feet and legs.

In order to further improve your blood circulation, place your feet on the footrest and gently rock back and forth. This enables you to change from a completely sedentary position to one that allows you to continue to work while moving slightly.

Footrests are easy to use, help improve posture, circulation and office comfort. To learn more about footrests, read our post on Why Do You Need a Footrest and Top 5 Reasons You Need a Footrest.

The number one reason to invest in a footrest is for your health. It is not enough to purchase an ergonomically correct chair, which helps support your back, neck and core body. What about your feet and legs? This is where a footrest can fill in the gap. A footrest is designed to allow for a change of positions and to increase back and legs support. Check out our top five reasons why you need a footrest.

1. You have the short gene. Tall folks generally do not need a footrest because they can sit, and their feet touch the floor. Whereas, shorter folks not only need them but require them especially when their feet do not touch the ground on certain chairs. Remember the best posture while sitting is for your feet to be flat on the floor, your back straight up and down, shoulders back, not slumped.
2. Tall and medium height people benefit too from footrests. Sitting for long periods of time is unhealthy for everyone. Circulation problems can be aggravated if you stay in the same position for too long. Footrests allow for leg and foot movement while sitting, increasing circulation. Short, tall or medium height people benefit from footrests because improved circulation is good for everyone, not just short people.
3. Rocking footrests change your position. If you have a footrest that allows for rocking, this can increase circulation. It also gets your feet off the hard floor.
4. Footrests + adjustable desks = less back stress. A footrest and an adjustable desk can allow you to sit or stand; and allow you to rest one foot on the footrest while standing, yet another change of position. More variations the better for your back and circulation.
5. Footrests increase your productivity. As stated above, footrests allow changes of positions, thus increasing your comfort. As you change positions you alleviate lower back pain, numb buttocks, feet or legs, which can increase your productivity because you may be more focused on work; not your back pain or numbness.

Do you desire more comfort when sitting in your office? Are you thinking about purchasing a footrest? Or do you want to know more? Please visit our footrest product page for more information.