I started working from home recently and my back is starting to demand better seating arrangements. Can anyone recommend a good chair? I really like the Aerons, but I am open to alternatives.
Ask HN: Recommend chair to comfortably support my hacker ass for 12+ hours a day?
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Re: Ask HN: Recommend chair to comfortably support my hacker ass for 12+ hours a day?
#2i went from tons of back issues to none within 2 months of getting the freedom chair with headrest. pricey, but it was totally worth it.
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#3I have an Aeron; before I had it my back started to hurt, so I picked one up -- IMHO it's worth the price.
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#4I realize this is cliche but my vote goes to the Aeron.
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#5I have an Aeron; before I had it my back started to hurt, so I picked one up -- IMHO it's worth the price.
I've used an Aeron for years. I have augmented the upper back support by strapping a cushion to the upper edge of the chair with a big bungie cord. It looks hilarious but it works, which is the important thing.
As I've said before and will say again: A lot of the secret to ergonomics is to experiment with very small, ad hoc changes in your environment. I cured a major chronic pain in my right arm by raising my mouse three inches. Get a selection of books for putting under your monitor for changing its height. (Or invest in those awesome Ergotron arms -- they are great.) Also: A keyboard tray with fully-adjustable articulating arms is your friend.
Re: Ask HN: Recommend chair to comfortably support my hacker ass for 12+ hours a day?
#6I have an Aeron; before I had it my back started to hurt, so I picked one up -- IMHO it's worth the price.
I've used an Aeron for years. I have augmented the upper back support by strapping a cushion to the upper edge of the chair with a big bungie cord. It looks hilarious but it works, which is the important thing. As I've said before and will say again: A lot of the secret to ergonomics is to experiment with very small, ad hoc changes in your environment. I cured a major chronic pain in my right arm by raising my mouse…
> Get a selection of books for putting under your monitor for changing its height.
That's where I put my old XML/XSLT books.
Re: Ask HN: Recommend chair to comfortably support my hacker ass for 12+ hours a day?
#7Anyone have any tips on the most affordable way to buy an aeron or find a used one? They're a good chunk of change.
Also, is the "posturefit" lumbar support worthwhile at 60 bucks extra?
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#8medicine ball. it keeps me moving around, which i think helps me stay productive.
Re: Ask HN: Recommend chair to comfortably support my hacker ass for 12+ hours a day?
#9I can't say enough about my Hawaii chair.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9_amg-Aos4
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#10Move around. I don't have a "desk", I have many mini work-areas; about three favorite spots at home, as I like to chase the sun and reorient myself throughout the day so the sun isn't in my eyes or against the LCD screen but still nearby. I also take my laptop to cafes, library, or I just drive to a shade in a parking lot with a giant cup of coffee and a pack of marlies to get some work done :-)