Ergonomic Chair Reviews and Advice

5
Jun

I recently received an e-mail that immediately caught my attention. Why? Because the author claims they have found the best chair for bad backs. That is quite a bold statement to make considering the amount of top-quality chairs on the market, so I thought I would investigate further to see how they came to that conclusion.

First thing to notice is that they sell the chair so you have to ask yourself whether you can believe everything they say.

Anyway, here is my impression.

The chair contains all the features you would expect in an ergonomic chair. The depth of the seat rest is adjustable, the resistance of the backrest is fully adjustable, you can adjust the seat height, adjustable arms, lumbar support blah- blah- blah, but one feature I would like to highlight is the ability of the backrest to recline without it affecting the seat. What normally happens in a lot of chairs when you recline is the front part of the seat moves upwards lifting your feet from the floor.  It is because the backrest and seat are connected. This in turn causes pressure on the bottom of your thighs that will eventually lead to discomfort. It is not the case with this chair (but then again it is also not the case with many other top quality ergonomic chairs).

I also like the range of movement the swing seat offers. The chair moves with your body as you move. Health experts will tell you that it is not good to sit in one position all the time. You should take breaks every few minutes, and even move around while you sit. It helps with blood circulation and prevents muscle stiffness.

I have not personally tested this chair, but if you are in the market for a new chair you should really consider it.

Here is why.

  • The chair contains features that I know through personal experience are important. Even some top brand names do not have some of these features. One such feature is the swing seat.
  • The Healthy Back Institute is a respected institution run by people researching the causes and possible solutions for bad backs and back pain.
  • They have tested a lot of chairs ranging in price from $60-$3000 and chose to promote this chair.
  • The chair is reasonably priced at $599. A lot of ergonomic chairs, with fewer features, will cost you double that amount.
  • You have a full 30 days to test drive the chair and will receive a full refund of the purchase price if you are not entirely satisfied. You may have to pay for some shipping fees though.

Unfortunately, the chair is only available online and there is no showroom where you can view or test the chair. Although I like to sit in a chair before I buy, I have found that you cannot really come to an informed conclusion unless you have spent at least two weeks in a chair. Most people walk into a shop, sit for 15 minutes and then buy the one that feels most comfortable. They are not much better off than somebody who didn’t test the chair at all. You want more time to test the chair and that is why a no questions asked, no nonsense refund policy is so crucial when you buy a chair.
If you would like to see the chair in action you can view a six and a half minute video by clicking the link below.

Let me see the chair in action.

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One Response to “The Best Chair for Bad Backs?”


Ron Gilbert October 15, 2010

I watched the video and then bought the chair. It is truly amazing. In less than 2 weeks my back pain has almost completely disappeared and I do not feel nearly as tired and stressed at the end of my day. I am thrilled with the results!