Chair for use while computing.

[viceroy]

Hey all,

I'm getting old, and sitting on a cardboard box is causing me much back pain.

I'm in need of a somewhat decent chair to use while working.
Preferably high backed so I can lean back, look at the ceiling as sigh in exasperation.
Lumbar support is a must since I'm old. Not sure if any of these would have adjustable support, especially with my limited budget.

Budget around R5k, could maybe push to R6k if it comes with sick RGB (definitely kidding about this bit)

Help a guy out.
Thanks

 

[johnny_h]

Have a look at GetOne® High Back Ergonomic Office Chair

They have a few chairs, free delivery and also have a 30 day money back guarantee if you get it and don't find them worth it

 

[viceroy]

Was just looking at these... Certainly worth a look at.

 

[ThatGuyJD]

There have been a bunch of these posts already, take a look at them. Some good info out here already.

 

[viceroy]

Anyone had any experience with Walkingpad chairs?

WP Ergonomic Adjustable Office Chair

Product Description- WP Ergonomic Computer chairs feature a height adjustable backrest with lockable recline function.The lower back support will relax your body and ease any back pain, even enhancing the natural curve of the spine when you are sitting for hours.Front/back adjustable functional...

www.walkingpad.co.za

 

[EKD Online (Pty) Ltd]

Cooler Master Ergo L Premium Gaming Chair

EKD Online - Cooler Master Ergo L Premium Gaming Chair - Adjustable seat height - Seat depth adjustment - Headrest tilt and height adjustment

ekdonline.com

Or have a look through the few we have. I'm not 100% sure which are focused on your back.

Gaming Chairs Archives

Comfortable and Stylish Gaming Chairs for Ultimate Play. Level up your gaming setup with ergonomic design, cool features, and immersive comfort."

ekdonline.com

 

[disipher]

how is 5k budget limited for a chair?! you can get a pretty decent chair for that price i think? i am no chair expert...

 

[viceroy]

how is 5k budget limited for a chair?! you can get a pretty decent chair for that price i think? i am no chair expert...

NetOne High Back Ergonomic Office Chair

Enjoy ultimate comfort with the medically endorsed NetOne® High Back office chair. With a unique pivot lumbar support system and contoured frame mirroring the S-shaped curve of your spine, the NetOne® ensures optimal lower back support, whether you are at a forward-based keyboard posture...

ergotherapy.co.za

Custom Ergo G Gaming Chair

Experience the ultimate in comfort and support with the fully customisable Ergo-G gaming chair while you game Shop now and upgrade your gaming experience!

ergotherapy.co.za

WP Sigma Ergonomic Chair

Product Description - Comfy Lumbar Support : Do you have back pain? SIGMA home office chair with lumbar support will be the best choice to protect your spine from the pain and fatigue of sitting for a long time. Adaptive elastic waist support can automatically provide support strength based on...

www.walkingpad.co.za

WP Alpha Ergonomic Chair

Product Description - ERGONOMIC DESIGN - The ergonomic office chair backrest mimics the shape of the human spine, providing the perfect support for your back and neck, allowing you to maintain the correct sitting posture and ease pressure & pain on the back for everyday use.- NUMEROUS ADJUSTABLE...

www.walkingpad.co.za

WP Omega Ergonomic Office Chair

Product Description Ergonomic office chair：WP OMEGA ergonomic home office chair provides you with proper back support while sitting. You can easily adjust the height of the headrest and seat to meet your personal needs and achieve better comfort Product Features- BREATHABLE MATERIAL: The seat...

www.walkingpad.co.za

WP Beta Ergonomic Home Office Chair

Product Description - Adjustable headrest support the neck no matter what position you sit in - Dynamic lumbar supportResponding to the amount of pressure you place on it, it pivots with you, keeping your comfortable and supportedthroughout the day- 3D adjustable armrestAdjustable...

www.walkingpad.co.za

Contour Executive High Back Office Chair - Office Group

The Contour Executive High Back chair is fully adjustable and designed for heavier users with superior comfort.

www.officegroup.co.za

Contour Executive Mesh High Back Chair - Office Group

The Contour Executive Mesh High Back chair is fully adjustable, made from breathable mesh and designed for heavier users

www.officegroup.co.za

Falcon High Back Chair | Fully Adjustable For Extra Comfort - Office Group

This comfortable Falcon mesh high back office chair is fully adjustable for extra comfort and suits any body type. Includes adjustable PU Arm Rests.

www.officegroup.co.za

Freedom Chair with Headrest - Ergonomicsdirect

Winner of ten design awards to date—including the Design Distinction Award in the prestigious ID Design Review 2000 competition.

ergonomicsdirect.co.za

Liberty Task Chair - Ergonomicsdirect

The Liberty chair was designed to offer a unique, minimal aesthetic and to provide custom comfort for every person who sits in it. Liberty uses Humanscale’s revolutionary Form-Sensing Mesh Technology and mechanism-free recline for perfect support and unprecedented comfort.

ergonomicsdirect.co.za

Surprisingly easy to exceed R5k for a decent ergonomic office chair, hence why I set myself a limit.
Sure I could stroll into Makro, spend R1.5k on a chair, but within a year, I'll need to replace it as the material will have started peeling, and losing its shape, the casters might have collapsed, and the gas strut would most likely have lost its mojo.

I'd rather pay R5k (possibly slightly more) once for something decent than R1.5k 3 or 4 times over the same period, and would assume a proper ergonomic chair should help relieve back pain, while a cheap mass produced chair might make it worse.

 

[goldfritter]

Anyone had any experience with Walkingpad chairs?

WP Ergonomic Adjustable Office Chair

Product Description- WP Ergonomic Computer chairs feature a height adjustable backrest with lockable recline function.The lower back support will relax your body and ease any back pain, even enhancing the natural curve of the spine when you are sitting for hours.Front/back adjustable functional...

www.walkingpad.co.za

That looks like a generic sort of chair that a number of different manufacturers sell. Looks exactly like this one except with a steel base: Leila Executive Chair (On Special) | Redline Office Chairs

If I were you I'd go Ergotherapy. They are one of the few manufacturers I have seen that have actual endorsements for ergonomics from professionals (e.g. physiotherapists). Other people say their chairs are ergonomic with very little to back up that claim.

If I were to buy a new chair today, I'd get the Metro: Metro Mid Back Ergonomic Office Chair

I know it's a mid-back but I have been using a high-back chair with headrest for nearly 3 years now but I can count the number of times my head has touched the headrest on one hand; I doubt you'd miss it.

 

[viceroy]

That looks like a generic sort of chair that a number of different manufacturers sell. Looks exactly like this one except with a steel base: Leila Executive Chair (On Special) | Redline Office Chairs

If I were you I'd go Ergotherapy. They are one of the few manufacturers I have seen that have actual endorsements for ergonomics from professionals (e.g. physiotherapists). Other people say their chairs are ergonomic with very little to back up that claim.

If I were to buy a new chair today, I'd get the Metro: Metro Mid Back Ergonomic Office Chair

I know it's a mid-back but I have been using a high-back chair with headrest for nearly 3 years now but I can count the number of times my head has touched the headrest on one hand; I doubt you'd miss it.

Thanks.

Yeah, I'm still leaning in the direction of Ergotherapy, but until I make my final decision, I'm still looking at other options.

I have a mid-back chair now, and it's quite often I want to sit back completely, which is why I'm looking for a high-back one with headrest now.

Aah, well, my search continues.