Ergonomic chairs

[cookie_365]

Does anyone have any tips for choosing an ergonimic chair for home PC use?- I'm currently using an old wooden kitchen chair that ain't ideal --- back's giving me gyp!

I don't want an office type chair, as 1. it'll be in my lounge, and I don't want my lounge to look like my office, and 2. I tend to slouch in these anyway.

I've seen some kneeler type chairs, that have no back rest but that you kind of kneel in, e.g.:

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...roductId=85593

Anyone have any comments on this, before I start buying the wrong thing?

Thanks

[Rob]

I've never met anyone who has used them. They might be OK for shorter periods of use, but what about spending a whole evening in front of your PC? Shurely your shins and knees might become a bit numb. Is that anybetter or worse than getting a numb bum having sat on a conventional chair for a while (I know you should take a break from your PC every hours or so, but in reality who does)?

I like to be able to relax at home, lean back into my chair, when I stop pressing buttons in the vain hope that something sensible might be created. A standard office type chair might not be good, but theres a lot of more executive type patterns that might be OK, and can double up, if sited in your living room, as an occasional "comfy" chair if you do have guests round.

[zoombini]

I found the kneeling chair to be uncomfortable, tried to use it when I had a bad back problem.

I prefer a chair with a tall back, lumbar support, arm rest at the same height as the desk to prevent RSI, being fully adjustable in all directions & well padded, not of a material that gets sweaty in hot weather, good qualtiy wheels that do not stick or break.

Of course, my employers fail to provide something that meets this, but if you are the one buying it...

From what I've heard the "kneeling" chairs are ok for short term use, but not comfortable for long session.

You may be able to improve things with your kitchen chair by putting a firm cushion in position to remind you not to slouch over and put your back in a bad position, but hopefully our resident Chiropractor will be along shortly to provide some professional advice...!

[SMHarman]

Those new mesh chairs are pretty cool, and pretty expensive, look a bit officy though.

http://www.bizrate.com/buy/products_...r,rf--csp.html

[altis]

I'm sat (perched ?) on a kneeler chair right now. I've been using it for at least two years and can say it has been fine. Yes, the skin on my knees may be a bit hard now but they have never ever been sore. The only problem I've found happens when I run out of desk space - I can't balance a book/file on my knees!

[cookie_365]

Many thanks for all your replies guys & gals.


After some umming & ahhing I've decided to try it out - and at only £40 odd if it turns out it's not for me I can always pass it on to someone else.

And if it turns out to be only good for short bursts maybe that's a good thing too - I could always try getting a life & doing something else instead !

Much appreciated all.

[bbwannabe]

Any online sites which deals with these chairs? My back is pretty weak and postures not good. Cheers

[Chris W]

the chair that is mentioned in the first post is very good i have back problems (not as bad as they were when i was still growing) but i used to use a chair like that, they don't look comfy but they are surprisingly good!

[bbwannabe]

Problem is that im at the computer a lot with uni work and stuff that it just doesnt seem comfortable to be sat on knees.

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by cookie_365

And if it turns out to be only good for short bursts maybe that's a good thing too - I could always try getting a life & doing something else instead !

Much appreciated all.

I know a couple of people who use one like that. Sit(kneel) on it for data entry and other focussed computer tasks, use a chair for computer / paper desk tasks.

Let us know how you get on.

[cookie_365]

Stumbled back on this thread by accident - do I win a prize for oldest bump ???

If any of you still care, the Argos kneeler thingy's really comfortable and still going strong

[Maggy J]

I have got this gimpy knee and the thought of kneeling on it for more than a second............I'll take the numb bum route myself.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by cookie_365

Does anyone have any tips for choosing an ergonimic chair for home PC use?- I'm currently using an old wooden kitchen chair that ain't ideal --- back's giving me gyp!

I don't want an office type chair, as 1. it'll be in my lounge, and I don't want my lounge to look like my office, and 2. I tend to slouch in these anyway.

I've seen some kneeler type chairs, that have no back rest but that you kind of kneel in, e.g.:

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...roductId=85593

Anyone have any comments on this, before I start buying the wrong thing?

Thanks

Kneeling chairs are only for 'occasional use'........no more than 30 mins at a time.
As for orthopedic chairs.......the sky's the limit........expense does not guarantee satisfaction.
I use a 'directors chair' with a swivel back like the one in the pic.......it's great if you are just surfing/gaming........if you need to sit up and actually 'work' then it's not great. But it's the most comfy thing I can sit in if I'm just messing about on the PC........
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Originally Posted by Incognitas

I have got this gimpy knee and the thought of kneeling on it for more than a second............I'll take the numb bum route myself.

I'm good at knees

[Maggy J]

I want one of these.

My gimpy knee would love it.