Is this chair good for bad backs?
1745598
It is an O.K. chair. I sometimes sit in it to rest my back But I would not buy it for a bad back. I think it would be better to look for a more solid chair.
2072742
I agree with the previous answers. The chair is very small and the siting surface and back support are rather hard for long period of sitting, not comparable to the office chairs on the market that have high back support and contoured, well cushioned surface. It is an elegant chair and could be used as a desk chair in small space. In that case, one may consider getting extra cushions for the sitting and back.
610315
I found myself setting in one of these chairs in my Doctors office and found that it helped ease my lower back pain. On that experience I purchased one for myself. So, yes I find that the chair has excellent back support .
1644481
The chair is very firm. It is good for my back. I would have preferred the seat to be softer, but it is ok. It is important to have your hips and knees at a 90 degree angle to relieve stress on the back.
2063255
The chair is great for the low back, that's part of the reason I got it. It has an adjustable strap to provide custom support to the low back. As far as your height and weight, I do not know. I am 5'6" and 130 lbs.
1200759
No it is not supportive, that is the whole point of the chair. The chair is to aid in strengthening your core muscles and sitting up staight, so that you are not slouching in a chair and looking for back support. I agree completely with C. Berg, that is will take a week or two to get used to and build those muscles. But once you do, you will very rarely ever touch the back.
969792
The chair does have the built in lumbar support and seems to work quite nicely. My husband, who uses the chair, seems to think it does the trick for him and he has a somewhat sensitive back. Hope that helps.
494012
Hello, thank you for your question. The listing does state that this seat exercises the back and other muscles and relieves soreness/stiffness, however I'm not sure if it will be ideal for you. So returning is an option as this item carries Amazon's 30 day return policy - item must be returned in new condition, original packaging and accessories, within 30 days of your delivery date. To learn more about Amazon's return policy, please visit our Help Page:
248662
yes, it is. i have a very bad back & this chair has been a life saver- i highly recommend it.
6899
Yes it is. It can help support your back if you have trouble maintaining the posture without support. But I would like to add that when i sit on this chair, I can feel the metal frame to some degree through the cushioning and this takes away from the comfort it provides. It is not painful or anything... but rather a hindrance for sitting on it for a long periods of time.
1093067
No. It is not. It did not go low enough for me and was worse than most chairs. I gave it away.
2072745
The seat isn't that bad but the wood digs into my back after a while. If you normally sit up straight it would not be a problem but reclining for any period of time may hurt. Hope that helps.
2029520
It doesn't cause backache. A change in position from standing to sitting and anywhere in between is good ergonomics and promotes circulation and reduces sedentary positioning.
1068095
On days that my back has been particularly achy, I have turned the entire chair around and used the back as an armrest. I don't know if this is a recommended use or not. At the time I received mine, no recommended exercises were included. I received mine as a gift about 10 years ago and it is still in use and shows no sign of "wearing out" I LOVE IT. If it ever pops or falls apart, I'll order another!
445756
It's a great chair but I don't think it would be good for a computer chair. It sits too low and leans too far back to be comfortable. I love the chair though. Hope this helps.
1725902
Yes. I love this chair. Great back support and though it looks hard and not well padded, it's a delight to sit in. I'd buy it again.
418235
Not a lot of support for the lower back. On another issue, the hydraulic lift has failed within a month. If you are over 200 lbs look at a different chair.