Help with a chair choice, please

We bought DS a new chair for his computer desk for Christmas. He kept stealing my craft chair (which is a high quality office chair I purchased from a bank when they were re-doing their offices. I got it for $20 and wish I'd bought 2)

Geez a decent chair is expensive these days!

First, we all agreed the gaming chairs were too soft for long periods of sitting. It encourages a slouched posture which is what tends to hurt backs.

So DH and I visited staples and walmart and everywhere we could find chairs and we sat on them all.
Typically, price = comfort.
I know Ikea chairs break quickly (we've had 2) so I won't even consider that.

Once we had a style in mind, I shopped Amazon. It turned out well - seems of decent quality and is supportive and comfortable. This is what we bought:
www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BNM8ZLNT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Have you tried rolling up a towel and putting it in your low *low* back when you are sitting? A roll of paper towel works as well. If that hglps, you could invest in a back support/obusforme for your current chair rather than replacing the chair itself.

My other (unasked for) advise is to set an alarm to go off every 20-30 minutes to remind you to get up and move around when you are crafting.

Awfully sorry you are hurting. When my neck flares up I cannot craft and it's a bummer

Absolutely do NOT buy a "gaming" chair. They're the epitome of form over function. Everything about them is designed to look good, using the cheapest possible materials and no consideration for ergonomics. I have a Humanscale Freedom that was picked up as office surplus and it's been nothing but a pleasure. 15 year warranty (5y for textiles/pads) if you buy one new. Yes, they're expensive. Yes, it's well worth it for something that affects your health and comfort.

Stick to office task chairs - they're made to last and be comfortable to sit in for long periods.

kitbop Thanks for the link to the chair. I was able to buy one in pink! That is for my scrapbooking area. I am desperately in need of a new chair.

So, so sorry about your back. "Not fun" is the understatement. I have a deviated sacrum and have dealt with it since my early 20's.

I also hate to say it, but price does = comfort.

This is the chair the chair I have I Have. When I got mine 20 years ago it was around $450.
But I still have it and use every day. I can not tell you how much I LOVE my chair.

Another idea is to try Costco/Sam's, My Mom, who has back problems too, got a Lazyboy made office chair there for around $200. It's actually pretty comfy. And they usually have ones on the floor you can try.

That said, sitting in the chair in the store for a minute or two isn't the same as sitting in the thing for a hour or several hours. I would check on the return policy. Because the last thing you want is being stuck with a chair you can't use!

Depending what's bothering you about your chair, such as the cushion. You might want to try getting a really good extra cushion for it. There are some that are for wheelchair users that provide a lot of support and comfort. Some of them you can even adjust he air inflation on the cushion to make it firmer or softer.

I also sit on something called a SacroWedgy. (Go ahead and laugh) A physical therapist told me about them and it has been a lifesaver!

There's a "male" version, which I use, that's more narrow and a "female" version which is a little wider and shorter. The idea is it take your wight when sitting and distributes more evenly across your butt. It's almost like sitting on an old-fashion tractor seat. There have been times, if not for this thing I could not have sat down. I take it everywhere, planes, movies, restaurants, anywhere I need to sit for a longer period of time.

I hope you find something that works for you and you feel better soon.

I have neck and back issues.
One thing that has helped me, is using a memory foam pillow to sit on. I cut part of it off, to make it into a square instead of a rectangle, so it fits on my desk chair. The extra cushion helps my hips and back.

I'm excited to hear your DS loves it. I may buy one for my office, if this one works out for me.

I have 3 herniated discs in my lower spine as well as slight curve from an auto accident.

Arch support chairs hurt my back as the bulge is right where the disc issues are.

I have a $300 "gaming" chair from an office store that I absolutely love. Firm enough and my legs do not go numb sitting in it for long periods. I can adjust rhe height and back as well.

It will be 4 years old this May and still going strong.

Beat part is I don't sweat in it. It can be 110° in my area and my nook is by a large window with no direct A/C. So it can be warm there in summer. No sticking issues.

Everyone's back issues are different. So it really is hard to get the right chair.

My DD is a wheelchair user, has scoliosis, syringomyelia (a cyst on her spinal cord), as well as other joint issues. When she started working, her employer provided her with a tailor-made office-type chair that cost several thousand pounds. She only goes into the office one day a week however, so had to look for something similar she could use at home. After lots of research, she chose a Hermann Miller Aeron chair. It was pretty expensive, but is an excellent, supportive seat that she can sit in all day without any discomfort. I’m saving for one, as my desk chair isn’t very comfortable, but it might be a while. 😕

OOOF on $! Had to google it. I was thinking one could save $ by buying on amazon, but a lot of buyers had issues with fakes. OTOH, I can buy 15 of the other chairs for the same price and just replace them when they wear out I'm absolutely sure this chair is worth the $$ if you have problems with sitting.

mikklynn - glad the chair is working for you! Lets cross our fingers they last.