Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group Best Easy chair for AS-Answer anyone?

I am thinkin' that a swivel -rocker-recliner may be the ticket.I have tried a few different type easy chairs, but not found the answer yet. Easy to find 'office chairs for AS/low back pain' on the web. Easy chairs for serious TV/DVD watching-not so much.So,what do YOU REALLY like-not what your supposed to like as an AS patient.

Much thanks-Peace and love-Brian in NVanc

bean bag is key for me.

Totally agree.

I alternate between a bean bag and a recliner rocker - I wear my recliner out (cheapies) about one a year.

Another tip - maybe don't bother getting a chair that has a built in heater or vibration unit, as it adds a lot to the price and can always break down.

I got given a HoMedics chair vibration thingy, that you strap onto the chair. It heats and gently vibrates. Gently is the keyword, and after a couple of hours heat and vibration, the pain settles really well.

Hope that is able to provide some assistance!

James

I am only comfortable in my office chair. It reclines to a certain degree and I it is the only chair that I can be totally comfortable in. My recliner makes my back scream.

Brian, make sure that your recliner has the ability to recline into many position. Some recliners will only go back to 3 positions. I love my recliner. I almost live in it when I am flaring. I sleep better in my recliner then I do in my bed.

We have 3 recliners in our family. One for me, one for my hubby and another one in the family room. Be sure to get a really good, comfortable one.

Hey Brian,

I had Lazy Boy, over sized with back support. When had worse SI problems alternated sleeping in that and bed couple of hours each way.

As for office chair or other... something that allowed back to adjust angles and was not beveled towards center.

Take care,

Tim

The best recliner is one that really fits your body. They all have different widths, seat depths, back heights, and back shapes. Just like beds, you really do need to try them. I'd go for a recliner every time, but even then there are different ways they recline (do you want to tilt back, or lie flatter?) and different styles of footrest with them (some that support calves and some the whole leg). Last time I bought one I went the rounds of several different furniture shops and tried every one they had. I did also have a physio measure me up to see what seat height and depth I needed to start with.

When I bought my last recliner two years ago I must have sat in over 100 of them. When I found the one that fit me the best I went to the store and spent 45 minutes siting in it before the final decision. I wanted one that would catch my feet on the foot rest. The ones were the heals hung over cut cirulation to the feet. Also did not want space between seat and seat rest. Good luck in the search. Soft on tail bone and recline to the right angle to support head that is bent foward was also a consideration for me.

before the arthritis kicked in, we wanted a recliner. we tested out many, just remember lazy boy being very cheaply made. we got a much better brand, tried finding out what the brand was, but can tell you it was expensive (got it for a steal at a going out of business sale) and huge! thank goodness we have it. i sleep in it more often than i'd like to admit. most nights i sleep there half the night, take my meds, and finish in bed. right now i have a rib caught under my shoulder blade that is stubborn in moving back where it belongs; i can't lay on it, but have been able to sleep in the recliner for a few hours the last few nights. thank goodness for it.

i agree with the others. shop around. sit for awhile. see how it feels to you.

i fill in the indentation with a foam pillow, then put a feather pillow in the small of my back. use ice on my SI / butt and low heat on my upper back most times i sit in it. that helps me be able to sit there longer. especially if i need to sleep in it.

we've had ours since 1997. still in excellent condition. and we sit there every day. i'd recommending spending the money and buying quality. a good chair with a good frame and good steel construction can last a long time.

i see some of those zero gravity recliners and wonder if they'd be even better or not? but am happy with what i have.

After sitting on my foam recliner bed all day yesterday, I realized it is now my favorite chair and I am there most of the day. I can raise my feet comfortably as it bend's at the knee's and I can move my back up to whatever level feel's comfortable throughout the day. It also vibrates top and/or bottom. I call it my chaise lounge. I can all of my stuff spread out all over the rest of the bed to work on.