My mother, because of several spine/neck surg needs a chair w a firm seat that doesn't sag so she can get our of it easier. Does this fit the bill?
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This is a very comfortable chair with rigid arms and easy to get out of. The seat is canvas and very comfortable yet light weight. My wife also has a back problem but has no problem with this chair. It is well built and a good buy for the money.
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I weigh 265 pounds and have had no problems with this chair. It is very sturdy and folds for easy carrying and transportation.
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This is a very sturdy chair. I weigh over 300lbs and have no issues with it sagging. It is very supportive and comfortable. Unless your mother weighs more than this there should not be any problems.
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My chair is very firm. It is much easier to get out of it compared to the typical portable chairs.
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Well, it is not a lazy boy comfy chair. I bought it for my 83 yo mother and she really likes it. I found it sturdy, but it is comfy. It does run small. It's good for a petite lady or man.
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I'm Not Sure But You Might Be Squished In The Narrow Chair. My Mom Is 5'3 110# And Fits Great In It.
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Any seating choice with a firm back and bottom works fine. I like to use it at work under my desk, and I sit in a normal computer chair.
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The seat is not like upholstered furniture, but it's comfortable. You can't feel the frame under your seat. I am a very thin person. I find the seat firm and comfortable. Finding a chair that actually vibrates rather than massages is a plus. The massage chairs hurt because of my neuropathy. The heat feature is nice. This chair is a real good buy.
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Although this chair has good qualities such as height adjustments, rubber leg covers and handles in seat and back, it is lightweight. If your mother were to lose her balance while standing and holding onto the chair, I am afraid it might tip over with her. If she is sitting, I think it would be sturdy enough to not tip.
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It is the firmest inflatable mattress I have ever sat/laid on. I believe it would support your mother nicely. Additionally, when we set it up, we put a thick/soft blanket under the sheets to make it more comfortable...it is that rigid. I suppose you could use a mattress pad or inflate it a little less but I like how mushy it isn't!
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It's not firm enough IMO. It stretches when you do some yoga poses on it so you have to be careful. It is soft and provides a good cushion.
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I bought this for my mom who was having back problems. It takes little effort to come up. No sit up needed. Just a slight shift in weight. There was also a strap if I recall, your earn could help also
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Your mother should be fine in this chair. It is lightweight, easy to maneuver and seems to have plenty of room. My dad is 5-6", about 130 pounds and did well.
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My husband, who uses this chair, is also losing his ability to stay upright due to MS and/or Lyme disease. but the chair still works fine for him. It is rather narrow compared with US-manufactured chairs, so I think that helps in his case and possibly would for you. Also, if it were really an issue, I suppose you could use some kind of strap around our chest to hold you to the seatback. The benefits of this chair compared with all the other chairs out there on the market would outweigh whatever issues your minimal trunk control presents, which I would imagine would be a factor with any other chair out there that doesn't have an inbuilt strapping system. Hope that helps. My husband, who uses this chair, is also losing his ability to stay upright due to MS and/or Lyme disease. but the chair still works fine for him. It is rather narrow compared with US-manufactured chairs, so I think that helps in his case and possibly would for you. Also, if it were really an issue, I suppose you could use some kind of strap around our chest to hold you to the seatback. The benefits of this chair compared with all the other chairs out there on the market would outweigh whatever issues your minimal trunk control presents, which I would imagine would be a factor with any... » Read More My husband, who uses this chair, is also losing his ability to stay upright due to MS and/or Lyme disease. but the chair still works fine for him. It is rather narrow compared with US-manufactured chairs, so I think that helps in his case and possibly would for you. Also, if it were really an issue, I suppose you could use some kind of strap around our chest to hold you to the seatback. The benefits of this chair compared with all the other chairs out there on the market would outweigh whatever issues your minimal trunk control presents, which I would imagine would be a factor with any other chair out there that doesn't have an inbuilt strapping system. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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My 81 yr old mother said it supported her back and relieved the aches. She does have a bad back and that was one of the reasons I selected it. Combine that with the fact I purchased it due to her impending knee surgery and knew she would need the leg support. It worked wonderfully. In fact she has left it in her living room and is using is as a recliner.
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It depends on your needs. I do need a firmer chair (L4-5-S1 disks in bad shape, sciatica with neuropathy). So I can't sit in a soft cushy chair at all. But I found this chair on its' own to be too hard and I don't like how deep the back (near the seat back) is. So I have a cushion on the chair.
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This chair helps support your lower back but it would support more if you use a small pillow. I do prefer a chair like this one that has a separate foot stool instead of the one that pops out from a recliner. Most recliners are just too big and sloppy.I am 6 ft and 250 lbs and fit in this chair just how I like it. It doesn't lay perfectly flat but it is comfortable enough for me to take a nap!I like the arm rests because they aren't too high, if that makes sense. I have long arms and if the chair's arms are too "high" then it is uncomfortable.The only other chair I considered is a very similar one at Costco Online. This chair helps support your lower back but it would support more if you use a small pillow. I do prefer a chair like this one that has a separate foot stool instead of the one that pops out from a recliner. Most recliners are just too big and sloppy.I am 6 ft and 250 lbs and fit in this chair just how I like it. It doesn't lay perfectly flat but it is comfortable enough for me to take a nap!I like the arm rests because they aren't too high, if that makes sense. I have long arms and if the chair's arms are too "high" then it is uncomfortable.The only other... » Read More This chair helps support your lower back but it would support more if you use a small pillow. I do prefer a chair like this one that has a separate foot stool instead of the one that pops out from a recliner. Most recliners are just too big and sloppy.I am 6 ft and 250 lbs and fit in this chair just how I like it. It doesn't lay perfectly flat but it is comfortable enough for me to take a nap!I like the arm rests because they aren't too high, if that makes sense. I have long arms and if the chair's arms are too "high" then it is uncomfortable.The only other chair I considered is a very similar one at Costco Online. « Show Less
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I am pleased with the firmness of the back, it's adjustable too, and the support it gives me. I have only used it on gym bleacher seats so far and have been grateful by the end of the tournament that I had it. I would not be able to answer for you on how much support you would need but I would recommend this chair!!
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Yes, I do consider it firm. I've owned mine for a few months now and it's as firm as the day I got it. It is still comfortable and helps fill the space between my back and my leather chair where I needed added support.
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I have used the chair and to be honest, it is a bit narrow compared to other recliners. We bought it for an elderly woman and she has plenty of room.