Ergonomic seating at your computer, anyone?

I'm using thisstool at work and plan to get one for home.

Nice, Roger!
But what does it do for your back?

Does anyone use one of those ergonomic stools that you sort of kneel on? Do they actually help with back strain?

the lady diane bought one of those knee/butt ergo things about 2 years ago, it is now relegated to the kitchen and has not been sat upon for a least one year.

It gives freedom of movement, msolga. Stretch your legs to the front, lean back and touch your head to the floor. It's quite invigorating. I got it at work, use it 8 hrs a day, and haven't used an office chair since the day it came in.

Really, how often do you use the back of a chair. Mostly when you lean back to stretch, I would bet, and the chair back only gets in the way.

Hm, food for thought, Roger. I'm determined to make a considered choice this time. God knows, I spend enough time at my computer!

I'm wondering why the lady Diane gave up on the "knee/butt ergo" stool? I almost bought one on Saturday.

Tried one of those big balls?????

..er, no!

Big balls?

Tell me more!

Well, you sit on them - they are supposed to make you work to achieve dynamic balance - hence strengthening and stabilising your back etc. and keeping you in constant, subtle, motion - to avoid bad posture etc.

Can also be used for various workouts.

http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Balance%20Ball:96677177

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp74944_333181_sespider/gaiam_balance_balls/balance_ball_starter_kit_for_individuals_from_5_to_55.htm


http://www.sitincomfort.com/exerciseballs.html

http://www.netsweat.com/Home_Fitness_Equipment/yoga_balls.html


Got a phsio or chiro? I'd ask them.

Gosh, you learn something new each day! Thanks, Deb.

Looks like a great idea for exercise. I'm not certain about for computer purposes, but. Also it looks like it could take up a fair bit of space in my midget house! But I will check it out. Interesting!

Do you know of anyone who uses one?

Me.

Ah.

At your computer, I take it? So, you recommend it?

Hmmmm - use it sometimes - and normal chairs other times.

You need to have it so it is the right height. They come in different sizes.

They don't cost heaps - are you a member of a gym? Somewhere you can try one? You have a physio?

Yes, I can see the prices are quite reasonable, Deb.

Nope to the gym. Ditto to the physio.

I used both the ball and the kneeling chair. I used the kneeling chairs for about three years untill it fell apart. loved it. but you should try it out first - i hear not everyone's comfortable with them.
some months ago i was reading a study on chairs... or was it perhaps here on a2k?
anyway, scientists found out that the best thing for the back is change. chairs can only do so much - so having a ball, kneeling chair, and a regular chair would be the best thing for ya. too bad that's not the cheapest option...
however, no matter what you go for- it's always good to have the balance ball. they're cheap, they're inflatable...

Well, what sort of damned needer of an ergonomic chair are you!!!!!?????

One who gets quite a stiff back after sitting at the computer for hours. I fear I may turn into a hunch backed typist!

And hexercises for you too - methinks!