It looks far too heavy and clumsy to stay in place on your neck and shoulders when you are sitting in a chair. I don't see how it could possibly be comfortable. If you are using it and try to change positions a bit doesn't it fall? Just looks to heavy and clumsy It looks far too heavy and clumsy to stay in place on your neck and shoulders when you are sitting in a chair. I don't see how it could possibly be comfortable. If you are using it and try to... » Read More It looks far too heavy and clumsy to stay in place on your neck and shoulders when you are sitting in a chair. I don't see how it could possibly be comfortable. If you are using it and try to change positions a bit doesn't it fall? Just looks to heavy and clumsy « Show Less
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It is heavy and clumsy and sometimes hard to position it correctly. Sometimes I turn it off accidentally when reaching back to reposition it. That's why I liked the old toggle switch better than the new touch pad controls. Given these problems, it still works better for me in relieving my hip pain better than any other massager I have tried. I have tried many!
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And you would be right on all counts. Bought for my wife and she hated it for all the concerns you expressed.
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I don't know why you couldn't lie on it or put it against your back while sitting. It would feel lumpy lying down on it, I should think. Usually I have it around my neck and on my shoulders either while standing or sitting. You can also put it around your waist with the heat on your back. You would hold on to the two handles to keep it snug around your low back. Hope this helps. I love this pack.
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I have noticed a very very slight tilt. It's only noticeable if I pull my feet off the ground and lean the chair all the way back. If I do that it will start to spin very slowly. I figured that it was due to the fact that I lean it pretty heavy anyways and I am 6'4" and 350lbs, so not a little person. Other than that the padding and stitching and everything else is still in fantastic shape. I have only had it for 6 months but I spend probably 12+ hours a day in it.
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Larry, I thought I would try it on our chair, which in love......I accidentally pulled the back into the higher position too!! Lol. I can't figure it out either! Lol. Now I will have to follow this to get my chair back to the right spot. This is all too funny!
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It's more than possible that could happen because you aren't use to it. I suggest moving it up or down a little. If that doesn't work then I suggest talking to your doctor about using it for your back.
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The back seems fairly supportive. I lean back on it...but not with all my body weight. I sit normally and am comfortable. As for the stability of the chair...the hooks are best. But... I have used it without the hooks to try it out. The bottom is rubberized so it stays fairly stationary. If you are a wiggle worm you might end up on the floor. If you sit normally you should be comfortable and stay put!
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That is possible by weight distribution. You have to move some weight to your upper body like putting your hands over your head instead of at your side. Your legs then go higher than your heart. The back stops prevent you from toppling backwards.I have never had a more comfortable chair.
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I think that the neck is quite sturdy. In fact, when I do adjust it, I use both of my hands to do it. Surely wouldn't think that you would have any problems with it staying in place.
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It is nice and solid. It seems to be a hardened plastic alloy of some sort. It is much harder than some plastics. The back of the chair is a bit less stable only because of the lack of diagonal braces normally used as the attached armrests in other chairs. All around this chair is stable for a 200lb man (me) to sit in for over 4 hours a day (computer guy).After a while, just like any chair, it gets worn on the bottom where you sit, and on the arms. The cushions seem to not be so tough for the use I put it through.It has great back support though, as well as arm and neck posture assistance. I'd give it a 9/10. It is nice and solid. It seems to be a hardened plastic alloy of some sort. It is much harder than some plastics. The back of the chair is a bit less stable only because of the lack of diagonal braces normally used as the attached armrests in other chairs. All around this chair is stable for a 200lb man (me) to sit in for over 4 hours a day (computer guy).After a while, just like any chair, it gets worn on the bottom where you sit, and on the arms. The cushions seem to not be so tough for the use I put it through.It has great back support though, as well as arm and... » Read More It is nice and solid. It seems to be a hardened plastic alloy of some sort. It is much harder than some plastics. The back of the chair is a bit less stable only because of the lack of diagonal braces normally used as the attached armrests in other chairs. All around this chair is stable for a 200lb man (me) to sit in for over 4 hours a day (computer guy).After a while, just like any chair, it gets worn on the bottom where you sit, and on the arms. The cushions seem to not be so tough for the use I put it through.It has great back support though, as well as arm and neck posture assistance. I'd give it a 9/10. « Show Less
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In my experience, it sinks down on a softer surface. It is not a very stable chair, be careful.
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Interesting question, I don't think it was designed for use while sitting, but if your chair wheels have a lock I would use it.
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I feel like it worked for me pulling my shoulders back and strengthening my postures muscles. The first day or so my muscles were sore, after that I got used to wearing it the whole day. Give a try, if it doesn't work for you then just return it. Just one note, is if you like sitting where you are leaning against the backrest, wearing this will not work and it would be worse than not wearing it at all because the sandbag in the back will pin all the pressure in one area in your back. It's meant for you to wear sitting straight up, without lying against any backrest.
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The chair like any new kind of furniture is stiff at first but once you sit in it for a while it gets comfy. I think that all of the above would be comfortable but personally writing wouldn't be for me. Maybe if the chair had arms but everyone is different. If you're comfortable with writing without arms on a chair, go for it! It's a wonderful chair!
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I tried all sorts of ways to use it sitting up on all sorts of chairs and couches. I could never get it to work in a way that would relax your neck like it's supposed to. In order for me to get it to stay up, I would have to clench some muscles in my neck.
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This is one of the reasons that I do not like the Hollywog. Because of the weight of it, it has a difficult time sticking even indoors. I have not worn it outdoors because of this reason. It's a poor design. Maybe if you wore something to hold it in place, such as a wide belt, it would work better but I was using it in the middle of my chest.
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Hi Helen, it just takes a lot of muscle and you will probably never get it out once it's in so make sure it's lined up correctly first. I bought this chair and love it! My daughters posture is so much better than it was in the Fischer price chair. Don't let the assembly discourage you from keeping it. This chair is recommended by my daughters physical therapist to help promote motor strength and independence with eating.
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It might be a bit heavy, not terribly, but maybe not comfortable for longer periods of time. If I were to do this, I'd be inclined to pierce holes in the end and attach a ribbon to securely tie it to my head. It also may be a bit larger/bulkier than you'd like. I don't think it would work well for a more traditional, accurate look, but maybe a more casual/comical look.