A good computer chair?

[RyanSpaulding]

A bit OT but does anyone wanna share some thoughts on computer chairs? I'm finding that sitting in this thing so much, my back starts to ache quite a bit...it's kind of a sucky chair.

 

Anyone have any glaring recommendations?

[STRAT]

i've got a standard swivel chair and never had any problems, although i always make sure my desk is very high (or the chair is very low) so the edge of the desk always hits me mid chest high and i have to almost lean forward to reach my pc.

[Mario Pende]

This is a GOOD subject;-)

Just put a big pillow behind your back and try to relax as much as possible when working...try feeling like your in some nice, cold, soft sofa...do not get stiffed when working (siting)!

Also your arms should be relaxed on the table, never put only your wrist on the table thats VERY BAD!

Also, here and there call your women to give you a masage. Tell her how your always working alot, how your very tired and you cannot work anymore...Shell prpbably give you a reward;-)

But you know, the REAL REWARD;-)

[aaron-cds]

I've got an Aeron chair. This one

 

You can buy one from a wholesaler with an architect's discount if you qualify. I bought the one with posturefit (graphite frame) for $685 which listed for just under a $1278

[jccloutier]

if you want to go in style, this jazzy number will dazzle your clients AND your wife. you'll never again have to hear, "honey, when are going to stop working on that rendering and come to bed? i'm lonely...":

 

 

http://www.ergoquest.com/

 

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[BrianKitts]

thats friggin hilarious jeremy........

 

I actually switch hit at work with seating.... I have standard swivel task chair that I sit in when I'm lazy, and when I'm feeling super productive, or if my back is hurting I have a roller stool that I sit on. It's beveled to drop your legs which forces you to sit up straight with great posture thus saving the back.

http://www.humanscale.com/products/saddle_seat.cfm

 

I was thinking of getting a rock-n-soc drum thrown like I have at home, which I can sit on for hours, but since my office was acquiring it for me, they wanted to use one of our current furniture reps, which being a healthcare firm, I got the doctor's version..... but if you get to pick I would have gone this route.... http://www.rocnsoc.com/motionthrone.html

[ecastillor]

the herman miller aeron chair works for me....

[Tommy L]

On good practice.....

ALWAYS look away from your monitor into the distance or middle distance and give your eyes a break at least every 15mins or so. I did some research on eyes* and (hurumph) it was quite an eye-opener.

 

*see: The Bates Method

[rotten42]

I work in the contract furniture industry so I can offer a few recommendations:

1) The Aeron (Herman Miller) - used to be the best ergonomic chair out there. I think a couple of chairs have past it now. If you get this chair get the posturefit attachment. The comcpet of this is it supports you back below the beltline. When I had a disk problem in my back this was the only chair I could sit in for any length of time. Herman Miller also sells the Mirra chair that is highly ergonomic but I've found that it is really a hit and miss chair with most people.

http://www.hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/Product/1,1592,a10-c440-p8,00.html

2) Freedom Chair (Human Scale) - The high back version is the best. A very comfortable chair. Nice seat controls - Not a lot of levers to deal with. You can get it with a gel filled seat.

http://www.humanscale.com/products/freedom_chair.cfm

3) Zody (Haworth) This chair hasn,t been out that long - about a year. This is the first chair to be endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association. The best feature on the chair is the asymmetrical lumbar support system. The support moves when you do. It isn't static. This chair has all the features and is less in price than the Aeron or Freedom chair.

http://www.haworth.com/Brix?pageID=1

I've been in this field for 14 years and I can definitely say that most people make the mistake and spend all their money on the desk and forget the chair.

[jackb602]

I bought the Freedom Chair a few years ago and it's easily the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. It's not cheap, but considering how much time you'll spend in it, it's absolutely worth it.

[Chad Warner]

We have the freedom chair here as well. We found a site online that we were able to get it well under list price. It's very comfortable once you get used to how it works. It's a completely different mechanism than traditional office chairs. We also have a couple of the Herman Miller Celle Chairs, which we purchased with a designer's discount at about $350.00, and they are quite comfortable for the price.

[richmondlu]

We are the countries largest herman miller rep we do more sales for them then anyone, I could get you set up with any of their chairs,desks or any other office furniture. Just let me know and I can price it out for you if you like?

[acidmaster]

I like this thread....

 

I have the same problems ... Soar neck, lower back , headaches etc...

I have an Ikea desk chair, well it has a cute name at least.

 

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[mtutaj]

I've had a bodybilt chair for over a year. its also very pricey. but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

[luckytohaveher]

Big piece of news:

 

Try a memory foam pad for your rear and a lower back support. That will take you 90% of they way there. Low budget I know -- but I am good for a cheap solution.

 

More importantly, if you are spending 20 hours in your chair working, nothing is going to help. I hope it isn't THAT BAD!!!

 

Good luck.