I have back pain with regular recliners. Is this chair better for backs?
1716094
I'm 6' 4" and it works great for my back. I'm also 69 and play a lot of tennis and golf.
1716095
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
1716096
We have a small pillow that my husband places in the small of his lower back. I do not use a pillow. So I am not sure if this helps but we are very satisfied. Good luck
1716097
I absolutely love my chair. It saved my back as I was recovering from a fractured left pelvis.
1716098
This is not the chair for back pain. It is not plushly comfortable especially if you are a big person. It doesn't get much use in my living room except for video gaming. I tend not to watch TV in it and prefer my loveseat recliner.
2169689
I use it when I go out to eat, I use a small pillow for my back for stability. Each person using this chair will have different issues. You may want to ask your Dr.
525792
I am 5'10. Disk problems. This chair is wonderful for reclining. Not sitting. Just long enough for me. Plenty of width. Cleans easy.
703031
My boyfriend could to sit and play online games for SEVERAL hours in this chair. I personally found it uncomfortable on my lower back. Everyone is a bit different =/
2076108
NO. The recline on the back is like the first 2 clicks on a indoor recliner. I bought this because it said it fully reclined. I would be happy if just reclined back 3 or 4 clicks of an indoor recliner. Lovely made but DO NOT buy this if you think you are getting a recliner..... its not!
696894
I broke my back in the mid 90s and I would say this recliner would only be good enough if you use it in the far back position. Not one I would recommend with a bad back.
2063255
The chair is great for the low back, that's part of the reason I got it. It has an adjustable strap to provide custom support to the low back. As far as your height and weight, I do not know. I am 5'6" and 130 lbs.
1374886
Yes I bought it for my mother and she sleeps in it when her back hurts. Hope this helps.
612886
I also have a bad back, which is why I bought this chair. I'm not sure how severe your situation is, but I found that the chair is durable enough for the price and has different degrees of incline which you can manually adjust the back to. All in all I think this chair is a good option for back pain.
1590968
This chair has adjustable vibration levels, and heat. The intensity of the max vibration is more than I can handle. I have several back related issues with sometimes severe pain. I find that the combination of heat/massage gives me a reduction in my pain level. I use the chair three to five times a day. You can also regulate what zones are actively vibrating,and there is a timer that you can adjust. I love my chair, Good Luck
565725
In this type of seat, it's your own body weight that is keeping the back up, as long as the straps don't break. It's not really supportive like a regular chair, but it's enough that you can relax and not have to hold yourself up.
294299
I LOVE this chair.... I have one in both of my offices. I do not use the backrest. I only use it to move the chair while standing. I sit up straight and come no where near the backrest. I have leaned back, but I prefer sitting up on the middle of the ball.
990080
not so much rock as allow you to lean back and recline a little. I find it feels stiff so you feel safe reclining but I also find myself periodically catching myself from falling (although i will not) i guess it happens on most reclining chairs.
1249129
I don't believe so. The stretch you get is more helpful for lower back pain.
2220829
Since the seat is wider than most it should provide more support. Not sure if this extra support helps a back problem. however.I would check with your doctor.
751514
The chair rocks. It is not a stiff upright chair. I can rock back if I choose but it does not recline. The ability to rock back alleviates the pressure on the back always being in one stiff position.
1241964
I take hourly breaks and occasionally swap the chair with a standard desk chair, but otherwise I'm fairly comfortable over 8 hours per day. regular chairs stress my back, this kneeling chair is easier on my back but is harder on my legs. Prolonged typing is hard on your body no matter what; yoga helps. I agree with happymom that it takes a couple weeks to get used to the kneeling chair, but after that it's fine. I wouldn't recommend for heavier people because the cushions do depress to the wood easily.