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Update to Sore Bottom - thor hiney
Posted: Mar 10, 2014
I was the one who posted about using a memory foam pillow, but after the next poster mentioned the Herman Miller Mirra chair, I decided to do some research.
I ended up going to a used office supply store and purchasing a Steelcase Leap. Great chair, but the lumbar support didn't go low enough for my small frame. So after a week of lower back pain, I went back to the store and exchanged it for the Herman Miller. I just started using it today and already I'm thrilled. Plenty of adjustments, and I no longer have to use a pillow! And I got an even better deal than I did with the Steelcase chair.
Thank you to the person who posted about that chair! They are expensive, but you can find deals online, or do like I did and call the local used office furniture stores in your area and see if they have any. I ended up getting mine for less than $300. Best investment I could make for my comfort and health, and I can write it off on my taxes as well!
I am sooo happy it helped!!! - Happy Seat
[ In Reply To ..]I am sooo happy the chair suggestion helped you! The neat thing about the Mirra is that the seat hottom, the "seat pan," isn't fixed in place. It slides back and forth with your derriere. As you move, lean forward and back, and shift, so does the chair. It makes a huge difference.
I almost didn't respond to your post thinking it wouldn't do any good. Nobody has ever gotten a Herman Miller any other times I have recommended them. I am glad I took the time to post.
May your chair serve you well! I think they are worth it, no matter what the cost.
me too! - thor hiney
[ In Reply To ..]I'm glad you posted, too! After just one day using this chair my back already feels better. The lumbar adjustment is awesome! And the seat is very comfortable. Since it's not foam, I know it's not going to break down and go flat in a few months. Even the back is surprisingly comfortable.
I actually tried sitting in the Aeron chair, which was a couple hundred dollars more, but for me the Mirra was a better fit. I think this is the last chair I'll ever have to buy.
Again, thank you for posting!
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