I need to keep my legs elevated when sitting. Was wondering if this would work for me?
585174
It doesn't really elevate the legs but because of the shape of the ball there is less pressure on your thighs than sitting in a regular chair.
585175
Unless your propping them up on something under your desk, table etc. this is just a chair , a really cool chair. But all in all it's just a chair.
585176
If you need to keep your feet elevated this will not work for you. This is great for working on the core muscles.
585177
If you are using this as an ottoman then your sitting chair needs to be at the same height or lower than the ball chair. Chair sits a little low.
2070818
I use mine only when I am sitting. Otherwise,it's too low for me. It all depends on how tall you are.
1266220
I would think so. I use my chair at a computer desk and the seat goes up and down.
1454068
Yes, your calves and feet are. It was an important aspect of this chair for me. Many chairs of similar design do not have your feet high enough. This one does.
1949019
If your back problem requires you to keep your legs elevated then I think this pillow would work for you. My wife has lower back issues and this pillow allows her to sleep at night. She use to use a recliner as a bed until we got this pillow. She loves it and I have my wife back. Hope it works for you.
1303792
I realty think it would work fine. I sit down then slide the squatty potty in position under my feet. It's a squat position without the weight on your legs.
2213350
I'm quite thin too and have had no problems. You're not really sitting on your bottom, anyway, but straddling the seat. I borrowed one from a local 'back' shop to try out, because they are quite expensive: perhaps you could do the same.
1594314
If you were going to sit down, the best choice is to take the Stand Steady off your desk and set it aside. The legs are easy to adjust, but the lowest setting may still be too high for sitting in a regular chair. It would work if someone was sitting on a stool.
1643756
cannot think there would be. You set where you place your chair. Short legs might be an advantage because you wouldn't hit your knees on the desk
486015
I'm 5 foot seven and the chair was too high for my feet to touch the ground, and that was at the lowest setting it would go. I only use it occasionally at my desk. I had to purchase a different brand you use on a daily basis. But the chair was at a good price. I hope this was some help to you. Otherwise I think it would be comfortable it's well-made.
880885
It depends upon your height and the length of your leg from knee to heel. The seat is well padded under the thigh. If the height of the chair to the floor is adjusted so your feet rest flat against the floor, you should have no problem. A trick I use to relieve pressure points is to occasionally lean back and rest my feet on the base of the chair. From what I've read, it's hard on the back and the whole body to sit for a prolonged period of time; so I usually get up and walk around a bit and stretch. This usually relieves any muscle tightness I experience.
716264
I can see it possible, but not for long.....I usually ride with my feet out on top (too crampy for my legs) and I'm 5'8 and it works fine, but there were a few times where the balance seemed to be off. Worth a try doing it though
363445
I have the same problem. I am an "hourglass" shaped woman, 147 lbs, and my butt and legs spill over the edges of the Backjoy posture relief, which doesn't allow me to use it properly. Did you find something that does work for you? I like the concept and think it could help... at a larger size!
1764062
I am 5'7" and I have the setting at the max in order to fully extend my legs...My guess would be that it may not work for someone of your height.
2192976
Well you have to keep your feet up off the floor. I sometime use a tube or water bar bells to keep me up. They are great. Just used mine again this morning. Hope this helps.
329621
Sorry for the late response. The foot rest measured about 19" from the floor when it is elevated. If you have the foot rest raised (elevated), you will have your legs up sticking straight out... at least that is the situation for me. Not sure if the weight of the legs will affect the degree of the foot rest elevation in over time.
2046044
Yes the legs follow up for storage. I wanted it to use while sitting in bed and it was to high to be comfortable for me. I tried to use it while sitting up and it was still to high for me.