Re: zero gravity chairs

April 11, 2006

Kam,

I often go sit in the zero-gravity chairs at the relax the back store

by my house. They have this $4,000 massage chair there as well and the

staff let's me sit there for as long as I like -getting a free massage.

I dream about that chair.

I have been thinking about buying a zero-gravity chair but as you

indicated, they are a lot of money. Do you find that you sit all the

way back (almost upside down) often? I have one of those squooshie

leather couches which I absolutely can't sit on at all any more and a

chair and ottoman that doesn't fit me properly. I find I am spending

too much time in my bedroom lieing down because that is the only place

I am comfortable. So, I really need to get moving on buying a good

chair so I can properly supervise that the homework is getting done

(wink). I am also looking at the stress less chairs which are amazingly

comfortable but they don't go back as far...Ann

April 11, 2006

Ann,

I forgot to copy the message before sending and, of course, I lost

it. So, here goes again!

Yes, I do recline all the way quite frequently. When I'm on the

computer or watching a movie, I just go back as far as is

comfortable (for viewing purposes) and lock in.

Something to consider, my mattress current mattress was a discounted

floor model and saved me about $1000. Next time you are in there,

ask them when they might be selling the current models of the

recliners - they do this from time to time (usually when new models

come out) and the savings is incredible. Also, in '98 when I

purchased mine, my OS wrote me a prescription for it so it was a

medical expense. Granted, many years and tax revisions have happened

since that point, but it did help. AND, it is an investment. If you

appreciate contemporary furniture at all, the chairs really are

beautiful. Mine is navy blue leather with a rosewood base (ex-hubby

picked it, but I've grown to love it anyway) and is quite classy. I

ended up buying a laptop caddy with a cherry finish and it works

well enough with the rosewood. I am not familiar with the stress

less chair, but will check it out and compare.

Also, I've discovered that resources for parents are much tougher to

locate than resources for students! But, I haven't forgotten. The

one thing that keeps popping in my head is " Parenting with Love and

Logic. " If you are not familiar with it, look it up - it's

priceless! My sweetie and I (who plan to skip parenthood) took a

Love and Logic class a year ago to help us as educators and we both

use the principles regularly...even with each other! It takes A LOT

of pressure off of the parent and puts it on the kid. Of course, as

with anything, you have to be consistent, but it really works.

Good luck in your search for affordable comfort (and peace ;o))!

kam

April 12, 2006

Kam,

Thank you for your very thoughtful reply. I am sorry that you had to

compose it twice.

I will ask about the floor models. That is a great idea. My daughter

and I are so hard on furniture anyway. Nothing stays new looking

around us. I like that you can lock a position on those chairs and

how it doesn't take much umph to lie back (unlike a lot of recliners.

The stressless chairs (http://www.ekornes.com/) do not go all the way

back but they have a design where " they move with you " . I found that

the lumbar support on them was exactly in the right location for me.

I will definitely check out " parenting with love and logic " . I so

appreciate your looking for resources for me. has been doing a

bit better with her studies and even sought out a peer tutor for

latin. Things are looking up though it is very hard to remain

consistent. Since it is only the two of us, I often find it hard to

carry through on the discipline.

Thanks again,

Ann

April 12, 2006

Ann,

Ha! I think my aunt and uncle have these chairs! I looked at the

timeline to see if I was making it up and I bet they've had theirs

since the early 80s - very comfy buttery leather and quite easy to

maneuver. Next time I go visit (we try to see them at least once a

year), I'll have to look for a tag. They keep talking about getting

new ones but can't part with 'em...there is also talk of

reupholstering...time will tell!

Hang in there with . She's bound to appreciate you in about

fifteen more years! ;o)

kam

April 12, 2006

I found these chairs really comfortable, except for getting in and out of them. I would need a floor-to-ceiling pole beside the chair to give me a hand while I regain my balance to move out of the awkward position of the footrests. Maybe there is a trick that I don't know about yet or there are different styles that I haven't seen either.

Llweyn

-----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of advokamSent: April 12, 2006 3:45 PM Subject: [ ] Re: zero gravity chairsHa! I think my aunt and uncle have these chairs! I looked at the timeline to see if I was making it up and I bet they've had theirs since the early 80s - very comfy buttery leather and quite easy to maneuver.

July 21, 2008

,

Annie here, how Do they work?

I have just realized that my epidural has completely worn off and I can hardly

walk again.

All my joints in my fingers are swollen too and my neck and back re stiff and in

high pain,

It has been a while since this has been this bad-- next week is my 3 rd

epidural.

I cant wait.

In mean time tell us more about the chair.

Annie

A poet is, after all, to see

From: <the_learningtree2000@...>

Subject: Zero Gravity Chairs

neck pain

Date: Monday, July 21, 2008, 5:11 AM

Has anyone tried a zero gravity/anti gravity chair? I am not trying

to sell them or anything, lol, I just wanted to share my exp with

them in the hopes someone else can get some pain relief. I LOVE my

zero gravity chair!! I did some research on them and was going to buy

a LaFuma (which is the " budget " priced one for $129). Well I had to

go to the hardware store to make keys and they had one on display

there! I tried it out and almost immediately my leg pain was way

down! It was on sale for $35!! It's not a LaFuma, but the design is

identical and it works soooo good! The other day I was having

miserable back pain so I sat on my chair and within 5 minutes my pain

had dropped drastically! Unfournately when I got up the pain came

back but not quite as intense. I talked to my PT about these chairs

and she said they are great, another form of traction and are nice

because then the patient can use them a few times a day and really

benefit from traction versus going to PT 2x week for 10 minutes of

traction. If anyone has any questions about these chairs or need some

links to look at them just let me know, I had done quite a bit of

research on them. I'm including an expert from the Chronic Pain

Connection about the chairs as well.

Wishing for pain free days for all of us!

HUgs,

Expert from Chronic Pain Connections:

One of my favorite tools against aching, all-over pain is the zero-

gravity chair. In fact, I cried when I tried it because for the first

time my pain melted down a couple notches. Time and time again,

patients try the zero-gravity chair in my office and fall in love.

The key is your body's position that minimizes the effects of

gravity. Your back is parallel to the floor and the hips are bent

with the knees supported above your chest. It is the same position

the astronauts are in before blast off. No ordinary recliner will do

because the hips and knees must be bent to place the knees above the

chest which releases muscle tension. This mimics an all time favorite

position for most people with back pain-the fetal position. Ahhh...

now that spells relief in a pain pinch.

For the budget minded, a LaFuma chair is the way to go, plus it is

portable. Amazon carries this patio recliner, but many knock-offs

exist. Even the local hardware store might have one. For the

investment in your future of feeling better, the " Perfect Chair " is

the best design. Available at the Relax the Back store, this chair

really takes the weight off the sensitive spine. Find a store and try

one of the zero-gravity chairs for yourself.

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July 21, 2008

Hi Ann, it hurts me just to read your letter. I dont know where you live but

there is a system of Chiropractics that I have developed my style from and is

based on Gonstead. They may not get quite the results as you can see on my

website.... www.bodytune.us but they are light years ahead of regular

chiropractic. You can try to find one on www.gonstead.com ...one with a

diplomate status or one that has been around for a while may be a good start.

If you go to www.bodytune.us and look at before and afters xrays you will note

that the spines are steighter in the post xrays. The streighter the spine the

less pressure on the nerve roots which branch off and control all of the tisue

etc.. The above stands true for most of issues.

You can only take a couple of epidurals in one area because they eat away

tissue. If you tell me more about your history perhaps I can direct you

further.

Dr. P

Dr. Zile Pastrmac DC

2075 Newport Blvd Suite 103

Costa Mesa CA, 92663

949-515-3737

949-466-7620 cell

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