<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Seeking advice for back support chairs"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/54.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Seeking advice for back support chairs Hi , im generally looking for advice for chairs for my aunt's bad back.

Thought i would give it a try since most people probably work and sit down alot and might have some tips.
So a few questions i have atm:

1) Does those expensive back support chair really work?

2) Does rolling up a pillow / towel and place it on lower back work the same way?

Hmm thats all i can think of , thanks in advance! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744487.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744487.page GMT Seeking advice for back support chairs
I ask because I have a LazyBoy Recliner that has saved my back many times. I all but destroyed my back when I was younger, and it gets so bad some days, I can't walk. Since I have purchased the recliner, I have many more good days than bad now. It offers perfect support of my whole body.

But if you need to use it like an office chair, then the recliner won't work.

Good luck.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744496.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744496.page GMT Seeking advice for back support chairs
So far i read some articles it seems like...
It must have adjustable back support , to fit the lumbar curve.

hmm thats all i read ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744515.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744515.page GMT Re:Seeking advice for back support chairs http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744520.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744520.page GMT Seeking advice for back support chairs
Problem with chairs is that what works for one person isn't always good for another. Best bet is to have them try a bunch and see what fits their body type the best. There are a lot of really good ergo add-ons for chairs that can be helpful. You might also look into getting something that will give the option of heat. That can really help loosen up those tight back muscles and give relief.

Like BrookM mentioned, good armrests are just as important as a shaped backrest.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744531.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744531.page GMT Re:Seeking advice for back support chairs http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744585.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744585.page GMT Seeking advice for back support chairs http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744765.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744765.page GMT Re:Seeking advice for back support chairs
Many of the doctors I have worked with in the past use those large balls they use in some aerobic classes for proper back posture.

Those with actual spinal injury, I'm unsure. I suppose a chair that supports the lower lumbar would help in that case, but I advise against a lazyboy chair or any kind of super soft armchair like that. It doesn't really help support the spine and only leads to further problems.

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So here i am asking hehe . But i told her all the lumbar stuff etc etc you guys mentioned.

*edit she is 50 ish]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744784.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744784.page GMT Seeking advice for back support chairs http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744793.page GMT Seeking advice for back support chairs
LunaHound wrote:
*edit she is 50 ish


If she is generally active and healthy, I'd say go for the exercise ball. If she has poor balance or any kind of condition related to frailty go with a chair that supports the lumbar and promotes good back posture. There are stores in most larger malls that might sell them, but for the life of me I can't come up with a name.

Funny thing is one of the people I know who sits on one of those balls at his office flipped over the back of it one day and hit his head on the table/chair thing he treats patients on, giving him a concussion.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744802.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/242181/744802.page GMT