r/OfficeChairs • u/bluesjunky69420 • 1d ago

Recommendations for lower back pain?

Hey Office Chairs!

I have been lurking for a while so I’ll try to make this as straightforward as possible.

I have lower back pain and yet, have to sit at a desk all day. Then I sit at the same desk and game at night. Wait for it… I’m sitting on a wooden dining chair with a cushion xxx

I’d love to hear your thoughts about the best “being for your buck” office chair that supports the lower back.

I’m a graduate student, so money ain’t flowing. I found a steel case leap v2 for $550, but that’s out of my price range. Hoping to spend up to $250 max

I’ve been scouring FB marketplace with no luck for at least a month. Hopefully there’s a chair out there for me!

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u/089PK91 1d ago

Exercise, stretch, mobility work. Everything at least 3x a week.

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u/bluesjunky69420 1d ago

This is honestly the answer right here!

I would like to replace my puritan chair tho

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u/089PK91 1d ago

Yes, you should replace it. But with that amount of daily sitting you are going to run into health issues sooner or later even if you buy the best chair. Consider a hight adjustable desk too so that you can switch between standing and sitting regularly.

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u/gregatbtod 1d ago

Keep searching. You can likely find a Leap v2 from a private seller close to your budget. But I would echo what was said. No matter the chair you are in, taking breaks is key to success. Spending 8 to 12+ in a bad chair is unbearable, but even in a good chair you’ll develop pain from being locked into a chair too long.

I have a standing desk and use a walking pad for 1-3 hours a day. It’s been a game changer for my health and doesn’t feel like exercise and allows me to stay productive during the day. But it allows me to move more and still get after a lot of the things I’d do sitting.

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u/strawbericoklat 14h ago

Haworth Zody no-nonsense approach to back support is a good bet.

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u/Own_Spot_3298 8h ago

Get a chair with lower back support built into the backrest. Don’t get one that has a flat back with just padding.

Used office furniture stores are a good place to check. You can sit in a few chairs before you pay. In my experience their stock comes and goes, so a new chair makes a good backup. Price is probably around $100-300

If you want something newer, there are Desky chairs that are around $100 to $300 and up.