New Chair - Lower back pain

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Hello,

Recently I've been dealing with a slipped disc in my lower back (L5 S1 PID with right sided S1/2 irritation and entrapment, for anybody that understands) and have found my current chair to be aggravating the issue quite a bit.

Has anybody been through this before and can recommend a good chair that offers support for this sort of back pain?

I've been told about the Steelcase Leap and possibly the Vertagear on OCUK.

Thanks.
 
The DX chairs are ok but to be honest you will suffer in almost any chair while gaming.

When i screwed my back up years ago i bought some memory foam bits and made a cover for my chair and i am still using it to this day

So imo buy a new chair and if that still hurts then try and buy the foam and buy a cheap cotton single bedding sheet and make your own back support....just a thought.

Shredded Reflex Foam - Foam Crumbs - Foam Bits - Foam Flakes - Can be used as Bean Bag Refill (5Kg of Foam) £21.95
 
Steelcase Leap or Herman Miller chairs are what you'll be after.

I wouldn't get a 'gaming' chair.
 
Memory foam topper. Cut to suit. Looks a bit naff unless you cover it but definitely helps me. my back is wrecked '3 discs removed' and chronic pain before and there after operation. It's all about posture I'm afraid now. You'll have to re learn and force yourself to sit correctly. Takes ages but you'll get there.
 
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RH Extend 120 is an awesome chair maximum adjustments really comfy.
luckily for me i got two of them from work.

you need to set it all up properly if you know anything about posture and DSE assesments, but its not difficult to fond the info.

posture is all important and get correct exercises from your physio or who ever is doing your rehab etc,
 
I'd recommend the Steelcase Leap also.

I've had my Leap for five years now (bought second hand from a well known auction site) and it's still going strong and just as comfortable as ever.
 
I've just bought a Steelcase Leap too from a well known auction site. Very pleased and in better nick than I expected. Can adjust arm height, in or out, back tilt upper back force and lower back firmness which is essential if you have back trouble like me. Never seen so many adjustment options in a chair. Very very solidly built can barely lift it. Sounds like you might need to be looking at an orthopaedic chair though.
 
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I had some recent back trouble, bought myself a standing desk and a 75cm exercise ball.

Definitely try the latter, they are only £20 for the top of the range ones, it's helped. And in my head was better then spending £300+ on some ortho chair I might find uncomfortable.

You can also try lumbar supports in your current chair. I bought two of those for my van and work

Nox
 
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I have a Steelcase Leap and it is a excellent chair however I do wish mine was high backed as after coming from a high back I now get neck ache after long periods whereas with my old cheaper chair I didn't. Had the Leap for at least 4 months now though.
 
esoteric said:
These Steelcase Leap chairs look like they should be £45 from Argos catalogue. I'm surprised it's so well rated since it looks so basic.
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I disagree on the looks, each to their own etc.

It does have loads of adjustable features and is very comfortable for long sessions. I'd certainly suggest a closer look at one, and the second hand ones tend to be really reasonable, especially refurbs.

So certainly another +1 for steelcase leap.

As some background, I sit in my chair (with as many breaks as I can) for 12 hours every day pretty much, sometimes longer. Joys of working from home and gaming as a hobby.

I previously had an Ikea Markus but after several hours it started to cut off leg circulation. I'm 6' and 14st ish if that helps.
 
A gym ball seems to be recommended for lower back pain and prolonged sitting.

I stopped using mine as it didn't match the height of my desk and seemed awkward.
 
esoteric said:
These Steelcase Leap chairs look like they should be £45 from Argos catalogue. I'm surprised it's so well rated since it looks so basic.
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Put it ithis way, if you sit in one you know the difference. I went into an office supplies store beforehand and sat on a whole bunch of chairs trying them out that look ok but once you actually sit in them it's obvious they're basic construction. Sit in the Leap though and the difference is immediately obvious.
 
monkentage said:
A gym ball seems to be recommended for lower back pain and prolonged sitting.

I stopped using mine as it didn't match the height of my desk and seemed awkward.
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you could have added/removed air to adjust the height? or bought a larger/smaller ball if it was a huge difference.

that said, my gym ball ended up costing me an additional £455 :( but on the plus side the standing desk is awesome :)

Nox
 
Bought a steelcase leap about 8 weeks ago best chair I have ever owned wish I had known about them a couple of years ago.
 
its not always down to the chair. if your monitor is too low you lean over without even noticing. i have bad pain about 12 months ago and i was advised to stand my monitor on some DVD cases for a week or 2 and adjust it until i find my self sitting upright after a 1hr or so.
turned out my monitor had to go up by 15cm in the end. now a sit better and my back feels better after working/gaming for long times.
 
nox_uk said:
you could have added/removed air to adjust the height? or bought a larger/smaller ball if it was a huge difference.

that said, my gym ball ended up costing me an additional £455 :( but on the plus side the standing desk is awesome :)

Nox
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They're supposed to be inflated properly and of the right size to make you sit correctly.

I was considering a standing desk until i saw the prices of them :eek:
 
snudge said:
Hello,

Recently I've been dealing with a slipped disc in my lower back (L5 S1 PID with right sided S1/2 irritation and entrapment, for anybody that understands) and have found my current chair to be aggravating the issue quite a bit.

Has anybody been through this before and can recommend a good chair that offers support for this sort of back pain?

I've been told about the Steelcase Leap and possibly the Vertagear on OCUK.

Thanks.
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I'm an NHS worker who deals with ergonomic stats for the UK HSE (Health and Safety Executive) now and then.

I can honestly tell you that even a cheap chair with adjustable height and back rest will benefit your lower back pain as much as any fancy well marketed chair.

Here's the rub to eliminating back pain, shoulder stress and lower neck pain...

Raise your chair so that your upper thighs are level/parallel to the ground with your feet flat on the floor.

Adjust your back rest so that your lower lumber region is just slightly forward of perpendicular to the ground.

Ensure your chair monitor is at a roughly arms length from you and your forearms are at right angles to your elbow with your mouse within reach of your hand without having to re-adjust your forearms angle ie: close to you so you don't over stretch.

Have your monitor at a height where by any area of the top third is at your eye level, with the monitor tilted slightly backward so the top half is further than the bottom, but only just slightly.

That's it, Dry as fleck as it sounds it will eliminate the most common stresses associated with prolonged computer usage and save you a ** Fully star out any swearing ** packet too as you won't be fooled by clever marketing and styling.
 
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