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When you are sitting down with your feet on a stable surface, there should be only moderate pressure under the front of your thighs. If your seat is too high or too low you will experience uneven pressure under the thighs and this can restrict blood flow and pinch nerves. This can lead to pins and needles or swelling in the feet and ankles.     If, with your elbows at a good height for using the keyboard, you can feel pressure under the front of the thighs, get a footrest. Experiment with a box or phone directory to find the best height for a footrest. Most footrests tilt so that they suit a number of heights. If you put your feet firmly on the floor with your knees at about right angles, and your knees hit the underside of the desk, get your desk raised.   See also   Legs and knees Interactive assessment for foot pains Full Interactive assessment   home office of horrors symptoms ideal office it's a setup notebooks the office catalogue contact © Open Ergonomics Ltd.