Kneeler chairs

[Grouse]

Does anyone use one of these? I am suffering with my back especially sitting or standing (running isn't so bad as it happens) and thinking about one. I have tried one at work and it seemed good but was advised to get the right size, well looking on Amazon there are some with good reviews around 60 quid and all seem to be a pretty standard size. I am tempted just to order one but any advice would be welcome.

Thanks

[Pilgrim]

My mother-in-law's got one... very comfy. I'd certainly consider getting one when I eventually move.

[Usually at the back]

an ex-colleague swears by his chair, used it for years

[Grouse]

Thanks for that, maybe I'm spending too much time on here too...

[goldsim1963]

Hi Grouse,

Perhaps you are.

I am sure I have heard that those chairs are not recommended these days, although I may be wrong.
Good luck with the back problem
Simon

Thanks for that, maybe I'm spending too much time on here too...

[Flopsy]

I am sure I have heard that those chairs are not recommended these days, although I may be wrong.
Simon

You are not wrong - ergonomists do not recommend these chairs as they create other problems.

If you have a bad back then a fully adjustable chair should be more than suficient and there are many different types about. By adjustable I do not just mean changing height but tilt, seat length, lumbar support etc. Mind these chairs are not cheap but if it is for work your employer is legally obliged to provide a suitable chair that suits your needs.

[Grouse]

Oh dear ordered one this morning as I am in agony and getting desperate. Went for a session on the climbing wall which usually helps but I could hardly walk home.

[Alexandra]

I recommend Robin McKenzie's "Treat Your Own Back". At £2.76 incl. p&p from AMAZON it's worth a try. It's been around for a very long while and I am currently finding his exercises very helpful. Regular back extensions and crunches are vital long-term.

[Grouse]

Thanks for that just orderd one. Day after last post my back went - I went to GP who referred me to physio, luckily for me there were lots of cancellations so I got in that day. They gave me two stretches to do that were similar to, but not exactly like ones I had been doing so have been doing them - supposed to do them every 15 minutes. Seem to be improving, fingers crossed!

[Grouse]

Got it. Thanks Alexandra. Backs up a lot of what I had dicovered and been told, it's good to know I've been more or less on the right lines, and lots of other good stuff in there. I might even try a run tomorrow, haven't run for two weeks but that's been down to calf sprain rather than back.