2. Whilst sitting on the dining chair make sure you distribute your weight evenly on both hips.

3. When seated bend your knees at a right angle making sure they are higher than hip level.

4. Make sure you have 2 to 3 inches of space between the back of your knee and the edge of your dining chair seat.

5. Ensure that you keep your feet flat on the floor, use a footrest if this is not possible or if on a bar stool, put the middle part of your soles on the footrest.

6. Try not to remain in the same position for more than half an hour.

7. When sitting in a chair up against a table insure that your arms are at an 90 degree angle and your shoulders are relaxed.

8. When sitting on a bar stool or dining chair that swivels, do not move the chair without moving your body with it.

9. Opt for a dining chair with good lower back (lumbar) support for the normal curve in your back. Additional support can be created using a lumbar roll, even a small pillow, or rolled up towel will have a similar effect.

10. When leaving the stool or chair, move to the front of the chair so you can bend your knees to leave the seat.