OT: Opinions needed for new chair

[Guest guest]

I need opinions, my back is killing me and my husband is insisting that I get a

new chair. I would like your opinions as to whether there is a certain type of

chair I should look for.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

, Yes get an ergonomically correct chair. They have different price

ranges and a bunch to choose from at Staples. Dyan

[Guest guest]

Another avenue would be to get in touch with a physical therapist, they can

probably tell you what to look for in a chair.

I do remember that when we had someone talk to use at an AAMT chapter meeting be

sure your thighs are well supported. The seat portion should be large enough

(front to back) that when you sit in it it should come to within 1 inch (?).

I do remember, at one of my first jobs, that the chair they had for me -- though

new -- was soo...narrow that it squeezed my hips (yes I am a large woman).

There are also chairs out there that when you adjust the back angle the seat

adjusts at the same time (avoid these).

But, also, what Allie said is true -- make sure it fits you and not your husband

or the salesperson or the kids (2 and 4-legged), etc. I, am also looking at for

a future purchase. I am, personally, looking for one that can be adjusted

easily for height both from floor to seat and height of the back.

Some have built-in lumbar supports and I have heard recently that these will

make your back " lazy " . Personally, if it was made to fit me where it was

needed, since you are already having some " issues " I would not let this last bit

of advice deter you from buying it.

Gai

OT: Opinions needed for new chair

I need opinions, my back is killing me and my husband is insisting that I get

a new chair. I would like your opinions as to whether there is a certain type

of chair I should look for.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Do ya'll actually sit all the way into your chairs? I know that's crazy to

ask, but I have never been able to sit back in my chair. I have short legs,

only 5'1 " , but no matter, I'm so comfortable with sitting up towards the

front of a chair.

I just bought an executive style from Office Depots and so far it is pretty

comfortable. It was rather steep at $299, but with the warranty, I can have

it replaced. I previously had bought $99 dollar chairs and it was no time

that I felt the hardness of the wood......whatever happened to padding? Do

they even make that anymore?

c

-- Re: OT: Opinions needed for new chair

Another avenue would be to get in touch with a physical therapist, they can

probably tell you what to look for in a chair.

I do remember that when we had someone talk to use at an AAMT chapter

meeting be sure your thighs are well supported. The seat portion should be

large enough (front to back) that when you sit in it it should come to

within 1 inch (?).

I do remember, at one of my first jobs, that the chair they had for me --

though new -- was soo...narrow that it squeezed my hips (yes I am a large

woman). There are also chairs out there that when you adjust the back angle

the seat adjusts at the same time (avoid these).

But, also, what Allie said is true -- make sure it fits you and not your

husband or the salesperson or the kids (2 and 4-legged), etc. I, am also

looking at for a future purchase. I am, personally, looking for one that can

be adjusted easily for height both from floor to seat and height of the back

Some have built-in lumbar supports and I have heard recently that these will

make your back " lazy " . Personally, if it was made to fit me where it was

needed, since you are already having some " issues " I would not let this last

bit of advice deter you from buying it.

Gai

OT: Opinions needed for new chair

I need opinions, my back is killing me and my husband is insisting that I

get a new chair. I would like your opinions as to whether there is a certain

type of chair I should look for.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

That's exactly the problem I'm having.. The chair I'm using now wasn't

cheap, and when I first bought it, it was like sitting on a cloud. Now the

seat is pretty much flat and I'm having to sit on a pillow, and the right

padded arm right is so flat, if you touch it, you can feel the screw in the

wood. What I'd really like to know is how well a chair will last.. how long

the padding will hold up. As you said, Carol, my first chair was a $99 one

and it didn't last long at all once I came home to work and was sitting in

it day in and day out instead of just in the evenings, so this time I got a

more expensive chair.. probably close to $200 as I recall, and it has lasted

a couple of years, but here I am again needing a new chair. I realize no

chair is going to last forever, but I'd like to get the most for my money.

I wouldn't mind spending more for one chair that might last, say, 4 or 5

years, as opposed to $100 or $200 for a chair that has to be replaced more

often.

Jan

jantranscribes@...

" Typing is my life. "

" Whoever signs the paycheck makes the rules. "

OT: Opinions needed for new chair

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> I need opinions, my back is killing me and my husband is insisting that

I

> get a new chair. I would like your opinions as to whether there is a

certain

> type of chair I should look for.

> Thanks,

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[Guest guest]

Here is the chair I use after a bout with a herniated disk.

http://www.officeorganix.com/GLBKneel.htm

I got mine at Office Max and ordered it online and even with shipping was

reasonably

priced. The chair itself was around $59 at the time and it's been a couple of

years since

I bought it.

If you want to search on this type, they're called " kneeling chairs " .

Robyn

OT: Opinions needed for new chair

> I need opinions, my back is killing me and my husband is insisting that I get

a new

chair. I would like your opinions as to whether there is a certain type of

chair I should

look for.

> Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

Robyn

Thanks for this link. Do you use a foot pedal for transcription and, if so,

how do you manage it with the kneeling chair? I'd like to follow up on a

similar chair but am not sure how I'd manage a foot pedal. There's always hot

keys but I'm not a great fan of that option.

TIA.

Kathie

OT: Opinions needed for new chair

> I need opinions, my back is killing me and my husband is insisting that I

get a new

chair. I would like your opinions as to whether there is a certain type of

chair I should

look for.

> Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for asking that. I was wondering exactly the same thing

Jan

jantranscribes@...

" Typing is my life. "

" Whoever signs the paycheck makes the rules. "

OT: Opinions needed for new chair

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> > I need opinions, my back is killing me and my husband is insisting

that I get a new

> chair. I would like your opinions as to whether there is a certain type

of chair I should

> look for.

> > Thanks,

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>

[Guest guest]

I last about 10 minutes on those chairs before I start getting really

fidgety. Never mind the foot pedal!

My brother loves his. To each his own.

Michele

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> > I need opinions, my back is killing me and my husband is insisting that

I get a new

> chair. I would like your opinions as to whether there is a certain type

of chair I should

> look for.

> > Thanks,

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