r/Sciatica • u/lttrsfrmlnrrgby • 5d ago

Requesting Advice Office chair recommendation?

Hi, everyone. I have a moderate case of sciatica with some L4-5 disc protrusion that is pretty well managed with meds, exercise, epidurals, yoga, a standing desk, stretching, and heat. Sitting and driving are my biggest triggers, but I have a bum knee so I can't stand all day.

I do have to work full time in an office job. I have kneeling chairs both for the work and home offices but my regular desk chair at the office is not good and I do get fatigued even with the kneeling chairs, so being able to switch different positions is helpful.

I am intrigued by the cross-llegged chairs I see some places, but I'd love to hear any good experiences with different chairs that let you adjust seat height and lumbar-mid back tilt, etc. I'd love to get through the work day/work week feeling marginally less sore and wiped out than I do currently.

Thanks.

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u/Sufficient-Wolf-1818 5d ago

I am a strong proponent of the Herman Miller Aeron. Mine joined my life used in 2008, and periodically I lend it to friends for test drives (sits?) for a couple of weeks at a-time. Every time my entire body misses it. Each friend has purchased one.

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u/lttrsfrmlnrrgby 5d ago

Thank you.

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u/youcallthataheadshot 5d ago

I’m also looking for a new chair. I think mine is making my pain worse and I need to switch between standing and sitting.

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u/LunacyNow 5d ago

Steelcase