aches & pains--chair
Posted By: rna on 2006-09-20
In Reply to: Me, too. I was going to post earlier, but didn't - SameBoat
I tried every chair known and still my rear was in agony (just like yours) as soon as I sat down. For the last 6 months, (because my last office chair broke in the middle of the shift), I pulled out my $10 K-Mart foldable canvas camping/fishing chair--took it out of its canvas drawnstring bag--and have been using nothing else ever since and no more ''rear''pain. The canvas seems to ''mold''perfectly to the back and rear-end. (The only draw-back of course is that it is not on coasters, but I have found that since it is so light, that really does not present much of a problem.) (I know it sounds strange but this cheap little canvas folding chair has been a dream-come-true for me.)
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aches and pains
I got tarsal tunnel while working on reports by a physician who constantly was changing his mind and had no normals. He dictated a high volume and I finally had to get a doctor's note that I could only transcribe his reports for no more than 2 hours a day -
Chiropractors? Anybody use them for your aches and pains? SM
My mom swears by hers. I've never been but I have such problems with my neck and shoulder. I get neck spasms chronically. I was in a car wreck years ago where I had whiplash and that coupled with being an MT has not done my neck any good. From time to time my neck will act up, get stiff and sore and my head feels like it weighs 100 pounds! I was rear-ended back in June and it aggravated my neck AGAIN and now it's stiff all the time and pops when I stretch it out.
So I'm considering going to a chiropractor for the first time in my life. I also have TMJ and my dentist has told me that a neck adjustment at a chiropractor's would help that as well. So what do ya'll think? I'm kind of nervous about a guy popping my neck and back. What exactly do they do?
My heart aches for you...I am so sorry that--sm
you have lost your beloved pet. I know the feel of such a terrible loss. take care...and hug your other dog. I know he/she will be suffering a loss, as well.
I better switch my computer chair for a potty chair. nm
Pains
I do the same thing - switching feet and stretching. I also try to walk every day and that seems to help. My shoulders are my big problem area as well. It seems no matter what I do, they are still killing me at the end of the day! Whew! :)
It pains me to say this
But I've been on both sides, MT/ME and QA, and you're absolutely right. I've seen some atrocities sent through by 'experienced' MTs, reports that made me give thanks they did not go straight through to the client because it would have been an blemish on the entire company.
I'm not referring simply to blanks left for QA to fill in; I'm talking about outrageous typos and flat-out mistakes on meds, diagnoses, etc., throughout the body of the report.
This certainly is not true for all MT/ME's, not by any means, but it's not just the newbies, either. I was mortified at how many inept MTs are out there with 15+ years of experience. I found it so exasperating that I went back to MT/ME and haven't ventured back into QA since.
Chest Pains
We just had a good family friend that had been having chest pains, he went to his son's soccer game instead of the doctor and died several hours later. I am not saying that it will happen to you, but chest pains are nothing to mess around with. Go see a doctor!
Similar pains sm
I had similar pains when my shoulder started bothering me and I started losing ROM of my shoulder.
I'll tell you what I was told (and didn't listen to very well) but you should probably stop and stretch your arms frequently (like every hour maybe). Also, stretch other parts of your body too. I noticed you said after typing "long periods of time" or something like that and maybe that is the key! Don't type long periods of time without a break for stretching. Hope it helps. 
back pains
To much inactivity girl. Try standing at your desk instead of sitting for a couple of hours. Do stretching exercises at your break for your back and whole body and get outside at least an hour a day and walk, work in the garden. Get some sun, vitamin D ya know, we need sun. Swim in a pool, great for back. For the most part strengthen you abdominals. I have done all of the above and it has helped.
Vista Pains!
Hey all,
I am trying to set my laptop up with XP since Vista is not compatible with anything. I was told that you can "dual boot" XP and have Vista in the background in case it is one day worth a crud. I know how to reload XP onto my laptop and take Vista off completely, but I'm not sure I want to do that. Plus, I have a remote login setup on it now for the hospital work I do on the weekends. So I need to be able to transfer that to the XP side also.
I am so frustrated with Vista! I just want to go back to good ol' XP without losing EVERYTHING I have on my laptop.
If someone could provide me with instructions I would be so grateful!
TIA!
You got it. Did you get those embarrasing spasming pains sm
The next day?
I'm walking through the parking lot at the grocery store (I know, I know, I shouldn't have gone but I did) and I'd get like a huge pain in one hip or behind my knee or in my foot and I'm walking through the parking lot, pausing and yelping quietly and looking and sounding as if I needed someone to call security. :)
back and neck pains
does anyone have any tips for backache and neck pains from sitting? I do try to take breaks and do stretches. As far as a good chair, any hints? I know of a good brand but it is awfully expensive but may be worth the investment, but I would like to spend under $200 if I could.
yes, and i'm feeling empathy pains.
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I need a new chair!
I have had this chair for about 8 years. I have to sit on pillows or else it feels like I am sitting on bare metal!  I am ready to buy a new one & would appreciate suggestions.
TIA
chair.
Herman Miller Aeron Chair, changed my LIFE!!!! Can't say enough good about it. The cost is high, but I felt I could justify it since I spend so much time sitting in it, check it out on ebay, lot cheaper, that is where I got mine.
chair
Am looking for a new one. What kind do you have?
chair
When I was going to PT because of a MVA the theapist told me to allow the chair to support the back, not to sit like they used to make us sit straight and forward but sit back and allow the chair to support you. Also hold in your core muscles. Once I have done this as well as having a chair that I can easily change up and down positions, I have not had a problem. She said a pillow would not support the entire back and and thus put you off balance again and you then overcompensate for it. So I sit completely back in my chair with my entire back being supported by the chair. Also sit a little higher up. Works for me and never have a back ache. Also chair is not one of the most expensive models, $99 at Office Depot. Though I do need a new one as it is 6 years old. I work 8 to 10 hours per day in this chair.
chair help sm
Go to a site called "Nada Chair" it is not a chair but a device that pulls your spine forward by attaching a belt via a strap to your knees. My son is a PT and one of his patients swears by it. Just check it out. Been there, it's painful, every little bit helps, also ask for a TENS unit. Good luck! I empathize!
chair
my sister visited a chiropracter in atlanta and was told of an office chair called herman miller but is pricey. She has one and loves it so far. it is the best one out there of late. visit CSN-chair.com they have different types, but they sound like a dream! Thank you for your well wishes and hope you are doing okay too! I e-mailed you also
chair
Hi - I've had many various chairs over the past 10 years, and just found the perfect one for me for about $250.00.
It's the Unanimous model chair from the Hon company, part of their 7600 series -- specifically, the 7602 model is the best. It has a high back and adjustable everything -- seat depth, back height, arm width and height, etc...
I've spent lots of money on chairs and love this one!
Sites like NexTag do comparison pricing and show you where you can get the exact item you want at the best price.
Good luck!
chair
I would try out some chairs at the office supply stores for good lumbar support. I also found that chairs with arm rests were very tiring as the arm rests got in the way of my elbows. I use a pillow to push me forward and also a Nada chair device. They have a website which explains how this work, pulls your spine forward by straps that go over your knees. It was a gift from a therapist. Works pretty well. Also, a microwaveable heating pad helps. Good luck, sometimes more than a chair is needed. It's painful, I know!
Best chair - sm
I have been working from home for many years, and over the years, I bought a new chair just about every 12 months, until this past year. I splurged and bought a Henry Miller Aeron chair, and it's wonderful. No more back pain, no more neck pain, no more shoulder pain. I wish I had saved all the money I spent on a chair every year and bought this one back then. They are expensive, but check online, you can find some good deals with free shipping, and sometimes no tax. The chair is well worth the investment if you can swing it. Hope this helps.
Chair
The chair in the link I am providing is by far the best chair I have ever owned.
Chair
I bought the chair in the link below and it has been the BEST chair I have ever used. I have major back problems (we're talking 2 back surgeries in the last 3 years) and I can sit in this chair with no problems at all. It has multiple functions for lumbar support, back support, and the arms can go up and down/in and out. I highly recommend it! Also, if you live anywhere near an Office Depot store, shipping is free. The closest Office Depot store to me is like 75 miles away and they still delivered it for free.
Good luck, I knew I had a really hard time finding something I liked for a long time too.
Chair
Thanks for recommending this chair! I have been looking for a chair for so long and can't find one that is quite right. This one looks like it has everything I need - I'm heading to Office Depot this weekend to try it out. Thanks so much!!
chair
I have a herman miller Mirra chair that I love. Very expensive (over 700 bucks) but way worth the money.
chair
I found a sealy posturepedic with ergonomic lumbar support and many other features for just under 200 and it is great
Chair
This is the best chair I have ever owned and the price is fairly reasonable.
Thanks for the tip. I am looking for a new chair
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New Chair !
I am very happy to share this information. My daughter graduated from college in May in interior design. She found this chair 2 yrs ago and after I took a week off and came back to my old chair and could not get out of it, I drove and bought this. Go to google. Allsteel chair, the one I got is #19. I spent a lot of money on it, but it is SO worth it, all my pain is GONE! You will have find a dealer near you. I live in upstate NY and drove 180 miles round trip to get it.
Aeron chair
I went online and found the closest Herman Miller distributor (which happened to be Las Vegas for me) and drove there and picked it up. I have had a few people tell me they have seen them at Costco, but I am not sure if they are authorized distributors and if buying from them voids the warranty. Because it is such a big investment, my recommendation would be to buy from your closest authorized dealer (per the web site.) The shipping is what it is - but the main thing is to get your chair from a reputable dealer. -Dana
My dog sleeps right behind my chair..
She has been having a real hard time with the weather and is always itchy and has hot spots, so when she sleeps or relaxes, I just here until she gets up on her own. Seems like she has so few moments of peace this summer. Her coat looks awful.
Aeron chair
I have one too and they are so worth it! My back used to kill me sitting for 10-12 hours a day. Now I never have that problem. I know they are expensive but if you can at all swing one, buy it! Think of it as an investment in your health.
KNEELING CHAIR (SM)
Has anyone used a kneeling chair? Are the comfortable? I would like to alternate between my regular chair and a kneeling chair to change positions during the day, but was not sure how comfortable they were.
Kneeling chair
I have used one of these for several years and used a foot pedal - it can be done. It's just not as ergo as it would be if you didnt have to use your foot. I do change from time-to-time, though to give my back a break and use a regular office chair, but I love my kneeling chair.
Love my HM chair!
Got to the point when I could hardly get out of the chair after 12 hours of working, went and ordered me a new Areon HM and love it to death! I have been using this chair for 3 years now, still love it. The arms are easy to remove if you like. I have mine set low so I can type but that they they are still there..it is all personal preference really, but my back is not sore after the long days like it used to be and I can sit forever without needed to get up due to feeling sore from sitting.
Lift Chair
I just purchased a lift chair for my husband this weekend. We purchased the Pride brand as it was the most comfortable for him -- he is only 5 foot 5 nches tall and heavy. If your mom has Medicare, please be sure to check with them first -- if there is a medical necessity, they will pay for a portion of the chair (the mechanism portion). Good luck in your search. The best we found was to use a medical supply house that was able to actually have them on display to sit in and try for comfort, etc.
STAY IN YOUR CHAIR! :-)
nm
Most comfortable chair please!
I am on a quest for a new office chair. Cannot afford the Aeron. Any other comparable ones out there????? Thanks!
Regarding the chair u sit in to type....sm
I have read that just like sitting on an airplane for a long time, where one must get up and walk....that regarding sitting and doing MT work, one should change the height/level of the chair you sit in to work......so that you avoid DVT (deep vein thrombosis).
Hence, I change the height of my chair weekly....that is, if I can remember to change the height. *L*
Aeron chair
I'm not Romey, but I do own an Aeron chair, and it is just as comfortable after 6 hours as when one first sits down. The chair is pricey, though - I bought mine several years ago for $600. Best money I ever spent for equipment, though. Hope this helps.
Office chair - sm
If you have a clothes shaver, that should remove the "tufts"...as far as keeping it clean, the towel probably contributed to the "tufts", so I would try a pillowcase or other non-linty material. Spray foam cleaner made for furniture should help keep it clean, or ScotchGuard maybe? The shaver is definitely a help for all kinds of pills and pulls in clothes. I love mine. Hope this helps.
office chair
Does anyone know of a good ergonomic chair to help with upper back/neck pain? I haven't found one yet and am in desperate need. Thanks!
Aeron Chair
Do you dislike your Aeron chair? I have thought about buying one.
I would like some chair recommendations too...
I am having the same problem, and I know a chair would help. The one I am using needs to be replaced. I am fortunate though that I can go through my husband's work to get a chair for about half price. I just have no idea which one to get yet.
Hope you get to feeling better! :)
Comfortable Chair?
Any suggestions on a COMFORTABLE office chair with good lumbar support that doesn't cost $600? Thanks!
comfortable chair
I cannot afford an expensive chair, so went to Staples, got a leather chair, high back and arms, adjustable back and seat, ergonomically correct and it works for me. I have sciatica and neck and shoulder problems and this chair works fine - I paid 100.00 for it on sale.
comfortable chair
Hi - I found a great chair from the Hon company, their model 7608 from the Unanimous series. This chair retails for about $500, but many online dealers carry it for under $350. It's a quality chair and everything on it is adjustable - seat depth, back tilt and height, arm heighth and width, etc...
I'm really enjoying mine and got it from CSNchairs.com for $349.
Good luck!
What do you think is the best computer chair?
 I recently switched from in-office to at-home transcription, and my neck is killing me. I have a good, solid office chair, but I tell I need something with a more contoured back and adjustable lumbar support like the one I had at my other job. Any suggestions? What brand, make, etc. do you swear by, and where did you get it?
Chair recommendations
My old chair needs to be replaced. I can't seem to find the same one to replace it. I guess the manufacturer doesn't make it anymore. So I'm in the market for a new one. Anyone want to recommend a great chair?
How About a "Gamers" Chair?
I was looking at chairs for gamers. Since "gaming" seems to be very big at the moment, they are making office equipment for it. I came to the conclusion that gamers sit in these chairs for hours at a time and, therefore, the chairs need to be comfortable and ergonomically correct. I was going to order one, but the place I wanted to order from wouldn't accept my address, so I had to go with a different chair from a different place since I really needed a chair. I got an executive chair which is comfortable, but the arms don't adjust and I really wish I'd bought one with adjustable arms now.
I'm rambling, but I would suggest a gamers chair.
Amanda
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