My back is killing me...need chair suggestions please!!! (Page 2): I broke down and bought a Steelcase office chair. Got it at a second hand office furniture place for $150. New they...

pdsdville Loc: Midlothian, Tx

I broke down and bought a Steelcase office chair. Got it at a second hand office furniture place for $150. New they are about $300. Best chair purchase ever. Lots of adjustments.

Burtzy Loc: Bronx N.Y. & Simi Valley, CA

If your knees are in good shape, you might look into a "knee chair." I had one for years and never had a back problem. The chair forces you into good posture and doesn't hurt.

jkm757 Loc: San Diego, Ca.

Last June I bought a Steel Case Leap. It's the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. My back absolutely loves it and has never been better.
https://www.steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/

You may also want to check out the Herman Miller Aeron.
https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/

Neither of these chairs are cheap but the are fully adjustable and very comfortable.

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Its the worst! There are Workmans' back braces from a hardware store. But unfortunately you may have to avoid sitting at a desktop for a month or more to heal up. The problem might not resolve otherwise, and even that might not really do it. Damn aging...
An option is also to get a laptop and then you can use a recliner or even work horizontally on a couch.

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

bobmcculloch wrote:

What ever chair you get , and while your looking , get up and walk around every 20 minuets, will help a lot , and not just your back. One of the things working in an office taught us.

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

Ourspolair wrote:

I invested in a "wobble chair" for about... (show quote)

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll go check those out. I was also considering a kneeling stool also.

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

Mark Sturtevant wrote:

Its the worst! There are Workmans' back braces from a hardware store. But unfortunately you may have to avoid sitting at a desktop for a month or more to heal up. The problem might not resolve otherwise, and even that might not really do it. Damn aging...
An option is also to get a laptop and then you can use a recliner or even work horizontally on a couch.

My job keeps me on my feet and walking much of the day and once I loosen up I’m pretty good with that. It’s when I sit for long periods my back locks up. I also have degenerative disk disease.

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

jkm757 wrote:

Last June I bought a Steel Case Leap. It's the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. My back absolutely loves it and has never been better.
https://www.steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/

You may also want to check out the Herman Miller Aeron.
https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/

Neither of these chairs are cheap but the are fully adjustable and very comfortable.

Wow! Those aren’t cheep - I bet that’s nice to sit in. Something to consider though. Thanks for the tip - I didn’t see these in my web searches.

Sensei

If you go into a place like Office Depot, you will find many of the chairs have a rating tag, that indicates the time when in theory you may be comfortable sitting. Obviously you would want the longest or highest possible comfort rating. You might also consider an additional cushion to support the small or your back. I used to use one years ago when flying a small plane. I now keep it in my car. Depending on exactly what your back problem is a cervical collar or some other form of neck support may help. I use one of those wrap around travel neck pillows when I drive.

rck281 Loc: Overland Park, KS

Secret Lab chairs get good reviews. There are several sites that review gaming chairs.

Richard Spencer Loc: Evansville, Indiana

I went through all of that from changing wallet position to different chairs and beds and all may have worked some but none were perfect. At about age 20 I did suffer a back injury which I believe caused most of my problems. I visited MDS, Chiropractors, and others to little relief, but one chiropractor helped more than anyone else. Now at 93 years of age I am using a pain clinic with spinal injections about once a year and a hydrocodone acetamin every 8 hours. They keep me going with less pain.

hj Loc: Florida

Tom467 wrote:

I was having back pain and my doctor told me to take my wallet out of my back pocket and put it in mu front pocket and it worked, no more back pain.

Tom

My wallet isn't that full and heavy.

Richard Spencer Loc: Evansville, Indiana

After the medical people get through with you, you'll be lucky to have a wallet.

josquin1 Loc: Massachusetts

Try a chiropractor. They can work wonders if you have a good one. They also can help with posture and a good chair to help with the pain. Good luck.

Vlemasters

How about switching to a good tablet in your favorite easy chair