Please Help Me Choose a Worthy Computer Desk Chair
I am in the market for a good computer desk chair. I mean one like Chris Pirillo has in his office — the Grahl Synchron 8, which apparently is not sold publicly anymore. I could do without that crazy price, though. 
I am looking for full body support to help keep my back as pain free as possible. My sciatic nerve is really irritating me. I am willing to spend a pretty fair amount for a chair that will keep me comfortable and pain free.
Some others I am considering are:
Any recommendations?
Thanks!
April 19th, 2009 in
Computers, Miscellaneous, Personal | tags: Aeron, Back Pain, Chris Pirillo, Ergonomics, Grahl Synchron 8, Herman Miller, Kneelsit, Mirra, Sciatica
Good words.
The Aeron – after a decade of hard use, mine is just fine.
Bob,
Thanks a lot for the recommendation!
I think the Aeron, Mirra (and other Miller chairs) would be too stiff for someone with sciatic issues. My lengthy intensive search led me to buy my new chair from Relax the Back. It was $1,300 (for the floor model) – and worth every penny. I have had lower back, hip, sciatic and neck pain issues. I’m a designer/coder spending at least 10 hours a day every day in this chair. I chose the Lifeform Ultimate Mid-Back in the Dream Weave fabric. It has memory foam that is beyond comfortable. Plenty of adjustments that are easy to maneuver. They also have an extended seat option to give your hips extra room.
I sat in the Miller chairs they had there – and there was no comparison. After a couple of days in it, my lower back pain stopped waking me up at night. It’s been 2 months and all painful areas are improved. I only wonder what took so long.
LAwaters,
I have a Relax the Back store pretty close to me; I will check out your recommendation.
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome! Your tip about the MacBook Pro disc cleaner saved me $$ today. BTW – I meant I wonder what took *me* so long to finally spend the money on what is a vital piece of furniture in my home. Good luck finding the right one!
well, i also think Aeron will be good.
I think the Aeron, Mirra (and other Miller chairs) would be too stiff for someone with sciatic issues. My lengthy intensive search led me to buy my new chair from Relax the Back. It was $1,300 (for the floor model) – and worth every penny. I have had lower back, hip, sciatic and neck pain issues. I’m a designer/coder spending at least 10 hours a day every day in this chair. I chose the Lifeform Ultimate Mid-Back in the Dream Weave fabric. It has memory foam that is beyond comfortable. Plenty of adjustments that are easy to maneuver. They also have an extended seat option to give your hips extra room.
I sat in the Miller chairs they had there – and there was no comparison. After a couple of days in it, my lower back pain stopped waking me up at night. It’s been 2 months and all painful areas are improved. I only wonder what took so long.