Decent chairs

[Guest]

Here you go

 

 

Dave cut up a shopping trolley that his brother had dragged out of a river for it's casters to make the framework for the bases.

 

Millie looks decidedly un-impressed mind..

Edited February 18, 2011 by MJG

[Ange]

Millie looks decidedly un-impressed mind..

 

believe me she'd be curled up on one of the seats if we let her! We had to ban her when she decided to take ownership of one of them and growled at us if we tried to turf her off!

[Bagpuss]

Impressed with the custom accumulator under the steps; where'd you get that? Want one!

[Smelly]

Er, lets get this right, you've previously been in some sort of high speed accidents, and for some time have chosen to sit on some back torture device that's bad for your neck, and now your neck is starting to hurt?

 

 

Yeah... I know... It's been something I've been planning to sort out for a while but, well, you know, didn't get round to it. It's not so much the achy neck; I get that most times I have to work on/check the batteries, it's more the numb fingers that are, at least intermittently, bugging me. They're new and a good indicator of a troubled disc at C7/8.

[david and julie]

I get that most times I have to work on/check the batteries, it's more the numb fingers that are, at least intermittently, bugging me.

I have Spondylosis Smelly and the symptoms you describe are exactly how mine started (when I was in my 20's) its miserable when it gets bad.

 

I find the most important thing(for me) is having pillows that are in really good condition - any wear at all, or if they're too soft, and I get grief. I find one of the firm memory foam pillows with a softer pillow on top of it does the trick for me.

 

When working for long periods in awkward positions a surgical collar (from a chemist) will help support your neck and alleviate the pain - i've been through years of this.

[johnmck]

Hi.

 

Anybody got one of Wilsons (Kinver) Captains chair and give me a comfort reading? Going to the N.E.C. next week and any heads up appreciated before hand.

 

John

[Smelly]

I have Spondylosis Smelly and the symptoms you describe are exactly how mine started (when I was in my 20's) its miserable when it gets bad.

 

 

A lot of my lingers have Spondylosis and you're absolutely right... 'tis not a prospect I'm looking forward to.

 

A common description describes ground glass type pain, does that compute?

 

Damn i'm sure I'd typed "punters"

[david and julie]

A common description describes ground glass type pain, does that compute?

I'm not quite sure of the description but I'd reckon that when it gets bad its an equal to (or worse than)toothache but a bit duller and more intense. On the plus side it only flares up occasionally - it may happen weekly - or even not at all for months.

 

As I said i've had this since my 20's (I'm now 58). I've tried all sorts - some things worked short term but most didn't - some even caused me more pain (chiropractic and physio).

 

I'm not a doctor, so don't take my comments in that light - but I've found that any surgeons I've spoken too are extremely reluctant to suggest surgery - so you're on your own really.

 

Give what I've said a go and see how you get on - and don't underestimate the value of a good quality mattress, it will really help.

[Ange]

Impressed with the custom accumulator under the steps; where'd you get that? Want one!

 

haha!! Missed this one earlier! That's called our recycling centre / footware storage area - very custom made in that you just chuck recycling and dirty footware into the zone

[Wiggins]

ankolysing spondolytis (& other spellings thereof) is indeed an autoimmune condition, involving stomach problems and diet and spinal problems and medication and often surgery, and generally (I am told by my sister) Not At All Fun, even once the initial nasty period has died down.

 

It is reasonably rare, however, so some people might not recognise it when they meet it...

[Smelly]

but I've found that any surgeons I've spoken too are extremely reluctant to suggest surgery - so you're on your own really.

 

 

 

The funny thing is, working with a lot of disability Tribunals, that although it's a pain in the neck (but not the arse; then it's serious) that it doesn't cause much functional disability; even to the point where the surgeons are actually interested in intervening.There seem to be protocols in place as to when they will but it's all controlled by MRI results and whether a GP will refer for an MRI scan, at least in Brum, seems very subjective... I'm with a "referral happy" surgery but don't want to waste the NHS's cash... It's not that bad.

 

I was sympathetic to clients with nasty necks when I got into he current job and probably led a few folk up the proverbial garden path before, having seen adequate scrutiny of how little disability it causes I gave up.

 

ankolysing spondolytis (& other spellings thereof) is indeed an autoimmune condition, involving stomach problems and diet and spinal problems and medication and often surgery, and generally (I am told by my sister) Not At All Fun, even once the initial nasty period has died down.

 

It is reasonably rare, however, so some people might not recognise it when they meet it...

 

is it an osis or an itis? I've seen both yet they are very distinct creatures.

[headjog]

Arthritis: Common term for many different diseases,caused by inflammation in one or more joints, resulting in pain & stiffness.

 

Ankylosis: Fusion of bones across a joint, caused by inflammation,either in bony tissue or shortening of connective fibrous tissue, resulting in severe or complete loss of movement.(ankyle= stiff, spondyl=vertabra)

 

Spondylitis: inflammation of synovial joints of back bone (The capsule that contains synovial fluid)(itis= inflammation)

 

Sponylolisthesis: A forwrd shift of one vertebra on another due to a defect in the bone, or the bones that normally bind them together, may be congenital or develop after injury.

 

Spondylosis: spinal condition resulting from a degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the cervical,thoracic or lumbar regions causing pain & restricted movement.

 

Spondylosyndosis: surgical fusion of intervertebral joints

 

Ref; Tortora & Grabowski, principles of anatomy & physiology

 

 

'Course, I probably wasn't listening properly when my GP gave it a name!

 

Edited to add; Return nerd comment- there is No C8 vertebra. There are 7 cervical vertebrae numbered 1-7, the next along is T1 through to T12.Of the 31 pairs of nerves,the ones at this point ARE however numbered 1-8. C8 is part of the brachial plexus that supplies the skin in some areas of the mid & back parts of the forearm, triceps,fingers,most forearm flexors,both pecs muscles,& the Latissimus dorsi.

Edited February 19, 2011 by headjog

[Chertsey]

Marvellous Ange, thank you. And I'm sorry I somehow failed to notice the bit where you said you didn't have any photos... Thank you for taking one specially.

[grumph]

When looking for a chair you first need to know your measurements. Height, width and depth of the seat are 1st priority followed by back height and arm height. Your weight is important when assessing the different foam densities and even fabric texture can be relevant. If you are going for a seat that "moves" you need to be aware there are different actions available that can make a significant difference. After getting the right size, flexibility is key. Something like a waterfall back where the cushions are accessible to change the stuffing is really important, multi way actions will work not just for today but for next years problems as well.

Car seats can be brilliant, Volvo's are one of the best. Retain as much of the variable actions as possible - it doesn't matter what colour it is or what it looks like, if it works for you !

You need to sit in a chair for at least a few hours, preferably a few days or a week before deciding. Remember that over time the chair will adjust to you and you will adjust to the chair making everything very comfy. If you get the sizes and shapes wrong those adjustments to the chair will make you worse.

All I do is chairs for the disabled, so if you need more info just pm

 

Clive

[Wiggins]

is it an osis or an itis? I've seen both yet they are very distinct creatures

 

I think itis but have problems spelling it - and in the US they reverse the words, just to help...(which is where I was when tested)

 

Apparently the two top specialists (one in Oz one in the UK) are brothers. & that (cricketer) Michael Atherton has it. Or so I read.

 

Crap disease, and have always been thankful my sister's version is mild. & that she married an osteopath.

 

Edited - I do wish I could work out that quote stuff, I read the instructions & everything. Must find coffee...

Edited March 12, 2011 by Wiggins

[Ange]

Marvellous Ange, thank you. And I'm sorry I somehow failed to notice the bit where you said you didn't have any photos... Thank you for taking one specially.

 

You're very welcome