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Less frequent hip pain for sure. The wheeled feature of this chair is great. I knew that these problems were made worse by sitting. I have just a plain yoga ball that I use at home, but I thought that would be kind of a pain at work. I can see how the plastic piece could wind up snapping off, but so far so good with mine.It does sit quite low - I'm 5'7 with long legs - but it's manageable. It definitely subtracts from the position of power when someone comes in the office and sits across from my desk and I have to look up at them.No doubt, this chair feels VERY cheaply made, and I think if I leaned against the back, especially if I were heavier, the back would snap right off. I did NOT want to spend 60 or 80 bucks on a chair, but my husband said, "Wouldn't it be worth it if it works." So I bit the bullet. I've been using the ball chair for a few months now and while my hip pain isn't completely gone, it is definitely diminished.
There are two "brakes" that will lock it in place, one on the left front and one on the right rear wheel. But the features of the ball chair are working for me. I bought this for my office after some recent back and especially hip problems. So glad I did.The pump that comes with the kit is crappy, but it does work fine. I've found that I constantly accidentally kick down the front brake - I wish it was in a little less convenient spot.
If you have to sit at a desk all day this keeps your posture perfect, stops you from crossing your legs and relieves the pressure on your tailbone. Buy one today. This is a great product. As an added benefit you develop strong abs and lose 400 cals a day.
My wife said it made her legs uncomfortable. This baby is being shipped back for a refund. Also my butt was sore after sitting on this thing for more than 15 minutes AND my legs felt cramped. Increased my neck pain and caused back pain. I absolutely hated this chair. Wow, judging by all of the previous raving reviews, I guess I must be from another planet. Very uncomfortable. My son, who also spends many hours each day at his computer didn't like this chair either.
The chair is as good as others claim, but be warned, the rocket scientists ship it in a box with pictures all over of what is inside. So don't plan on any surprises once it gets shipped.
The Gaiam ball chair really a marvel.especially for those of us with back problems.or anyone who wants to sit properly. Now that I have my Gaiam, I sit up straight (because it forces me to do so) and I can spend hours and hours typing up a storm without a back ache EVER. My back let me know for an entire week that my wooden chair position was exactly what it did NOT need. When I first received it, one or two trial and error stints with filling or deflating the ball a bit were sufficient to find my exact, perfect height. I am VERY impressed with my Gaiam ball chair. My daughter had suggested a "ball chair" (which I had never heard of) for my bad neck and back, knowing I'd set myself up for a lower back spasm by sitting in a regular chair, slumping toward the back of the chair for hours. It's a fabulous chair.
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