Solutions for the Pain Pinch: Which Zero Gravity Chairs Really Work?

I have wanted one forever, did not know about the pain relief. Anyway try going online, that is where i do ALL my shopping cuz we live in little town, i am sure i have seen these online.

I'll give it a try - the net is sure neat for all sorts of things, isn't it?

Wanderer

This was not good for me as it really hurt where i had a burst fracture of my L1,my daughter tried it but w/chronic headache it was NO good for her.We had "borrowed" one from a friend,my son in law took it home and he LOVES it,uses it like everyday.He is a diesel mechanic lifting big tires and parts all day long.He loves it so i guess for some it works wonders.

I totally understand that and had forgotten I had to stop using the Gym Inversion Table for awhile because I had a knee problem and had to have surgery.  The delicate knee could not take the pressure, so I didn't use for about 6-8 months until completely healed.  Good point!

What is the name of the chair so I can try to locate it? How far back does the back recline? Thank you for your help.

zero gravity chair, in the lawn chair section at Wal  Mart. It reclines back as far as you like. It feels like you'll tip over backward at first, but you don't. It's held up very well. I see more and more people with them. I thought it was a great deal. I think the expensive ones are like a recliner, padded and upolstered with the zero gravity positions. Very good on my back. I hope it helps you...good luck!

$35 at wal mart.

I'm using this uncomfortable chair as I type, but due to the lifting effect where the tailbone sits, it puts the spine in a more painful position requiring small pillows positioned all over the place to make it bearable.  There is no lumbar support, what-so-ever, on these "modded" folding chairs.

I make less than 26K/yr as a result of my injury destroying my other career.  After food, gas, rent, and the bare basics, I have a net loss every year (no money for savings, no luxuries, no cable -except internet (how I make a living), couldn't possibly afford insurance, and what is the point?!?! They barely pay claims! (unless you are already wealthy as they have demographics to pay the claims of those that can afford high-priced lawyers first - I know, I worked for these criminals!). Had 1 back surgery that bankrupted me thanks to H----a paying only 1% of the bill, ultimately.  (The docs & medical center had to sue them in a class action lawsuit to get paid - they lost on a technicality) To make it worse, the surgery was only a moderate success (due to issues w/ my injury, not malpractice) and the loss of spinal fluid so great, it took 2 years for the incredibly painful headaches to finally go away.

So, YES, $1500 is completely unaffordable, expecially since most back sufferers got screwed by the system (Insurance & WMComp) after a work-related injury and lost their job/house/family to boot.  I paid almost $60,000 in insurance premiums over 20 years (which the insurance company tripled that amount in investments), had a grand lifetime total of <$5000 in claims, and, because of my demographic, I was denied a legitimate $50,000 claim, yet, some idiot can claim a $10,000 power chair (once again, priced to milk the insurance industry, and ultimately everyone) that, by virtue of them making  $250K/yr (derivatives/drug dealers, or some other non-producing, BS career).

Fortunately for me (and others), there are still medical professionals out there that accept cash or even trade for services.  I would have been better off mortgaging my house over to the surgeon and staff for my surgery.  They probably would have spent more time & resources on my condition if they knew they were getting paid up front instead of depending on the insurance industry mobsters.

I apologize for the rant, but I've seen this with many other people as well and have worked for the health insurance industry (I may have been singled out for this very reason) - not telling what I did (though getting sued by H----a for slander/libel would be fun - so much to expose!)

One lesson I've learned is that the meek shall inherit nothing (except parasites).

I'm designing a chair of my own to help S1-L5, L5-L4 suffers as well as the cervical issues (my neck was fine before my lower back surgery, go figure) in CAD to address the shortcomings of the less expensive chairs - there has got to be an affordable solution for the rest of us folks that do actual work for a living.

I could never afford the high-end chair but I'm very happy with my $35.00 chair! I use it everywhere! Don't know what I'd do without it. Not much I venture to guess...

Darn! I checked out the discounted chair (one left) and it was $1,255 plus $99 shipping. I tried! At least I have old faithful! I know me, I'll keep looking until I find one I can afford. Nice looking chair...there must be a cheaper way. I'll post if I find a good deal!