I am heavy w/knee &amp; lower back issues - have a hard time standing from low seats w/o putting my back out. Feedback from others w/these problems?
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I am also heavy with moderate knee problems. Although I do not have back issues,I was able to sit and get up with little problem. The seat seamed high enough for me. The rated maximum weight is 225 lbs, I am around 250 and it held up just fine. It was a great help when I visited my grandchildren in camp and needed a place to rest after much walking on rough terrain .
962464
I love mine. There is one exercise the video shows that bugs my knee but it's easily adaptable. My mom got a gazelle after I did. She has bad knees. It doesn't bother her. Side note...I think it a important to add wd40 to the crossbar the handles are attached to as suggested by somebody.
255225
I don't know if this will help, but I have bad knees and OA in my lower back. I find the motion easy and can use my arms to push which makes the foot pushing easier. There are several levels of intensity so it can be like using a lower gear to push and is closer to an elliptical movement than a bike pedal.
854195
I own a "ball chair" that does this. I bought one with a back which I don't like b/c I lean back too often defeating my good posture.
1131870
No problems for me - I've sat on the floor with my lower leg under my upper leg for several minutes. Of course I'm 58 and weigh 150 pounds. These knee pads work the best for me and, believe me, I've tried many different kinds. I recommend them.
1241961
I love my kneeling chair, but it takes some getting used to. I can only kneel in it for about an hour, then I change positions or shift to my other chair.
287564
I didn't get it because of any surgery....I got it because I have knee problems and I didn't want to have to bend my knees so much. I can't really answer. When I had knee surgery, I had portable with rails to help push up with...never having had tummy tuck, I can't really advise. Hope it goes well.!
1840161
I've never had any problem like that. My knees don't get uncomfortable and my feet don't lose circulation. The majority of your weight is still supported on the seat.
1107150
The bottom (seat) cushions are a bit more firm than the back cushions. But you can position them as needed. My mother is 84 with bad knees and she was able to get up fairly easily. For the the price, this is a nice love seat but will require some assembly.
591176
I have low back problems as well (spinal foraminal stenosis, scoliosis, and a ruptured disk) so I need a recumbent bike. I'm hoping this one would be supportive and comfortable for my back. Thank you for your help M. Houston, it is appreciated:-)
2173169
Hello, Well the lower part is were your legs are and higher area is were your back is supported.You don't see once the bed is filled so there is nothing to worry about it's very confortable.
1319069
It's just the way the chair is made. I had to return mine for this reason. I have a bad knee and this chair pitched me out several times while I was trying to push the leg rest back down. Terrible design.
716260
The foot rest is adjustable and I am 5'2" and had no problem. There was still room for adjustment. Neither should you. You don't put a lot of strain on your knee joints as you are held by the ankles. Invert slowly and use the less angled setting the first time, then determine if you can do more. Ask your doctor if they are okay with you using an inversion table.
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Hi , I bought this... I am 5 ft 5 in and 135 lbs lady. I love it except for one thing...the pad for the knees gives out in about a month and it is down to a hard surface... that hurts my knees and I end up looking for a way to repad it. Don't know how to fix that...wish the company would improve that point. other than that it's a GREAT Chair. I can sit it in for 8 hours straight! no back trouble.
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Patty,Mine used to hurt once in a while because I was always rushing to get on the unit. What I noticed was that I was not taking the time to ensure the pieces that conform to your legs were actually sitting right on my legs. Once I took the time to make sure they were right, it helped a lot. Like others have said too, you don't always have to go to full inversion to have this unit do its work for you.
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I think they do make a pad that slips over the knee area, but if you or someone you know are a little crafty, you could get some seat cusion batting in the craft dept. at Wmrt and make one. Or you could tie a thick towel onto the knee area and try that, it won't look the prettiest but might relieve some of the discomfort. My knee bothered me at first, but now not so much. If you are on it for an extended time, it will get a little uncomfortable. Hope this helps.
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I would suggest giving it a try. Your feet are supposed to hang off the edge, but if you push it under your behind, you'll have more extension. I think it's ok if your feet lay on top of the cushion; often find myself in that position when I wake.