This is without a doubt the best chair for back pain. I have been dealing with spine issues for 10 years. My biggest problem has been sitting. I had two artificial discs put in my lumbar spine last year and i have still been unable to sit in a chair for longer than 20/30 minutes without my back muscles going into spasm. I have spent so much money on different chairs trying to find one that does not cause my back to flair up. I decided to give this chair a try thinking it might relieve the pain and muscle spasms caused by sitting due to the angle of the seat and the front rest to lean into for support. It did exactly that. I have been using this chair every day and it has made a world of difference. I have been able to sit for 1 hour + using this. If you are in a similar situation where you are blowing money on different types of ergonomically designed chairs that don’t help, i highly recommend trying the NuChair.
Returning to work after a full right hip replacement was miserable, I had purchased a foam wedge for my office chair, this was an attempt to get the correct angle for stationary work (sitting at a desk), I needed to keep my knees lower than my hips, needless to say it doesnt work well. I researched online for office chairs for hip replacement recovery and NuChair and a couple others came up, I liked the angles described for NuChair and decided to purchase. Received m chair within a week of ordering it, was able to assemble easily, biggest accomplishment was that I was able to sit 3 hours straight with no discomfort or pain from my hip, previously had 20-30 minutes and had to stand up and move around. I am so pleased with the results!!
I decided to invest in a NuChair after finding that other expensive ergonomic chairs just weren’t working for me. As a resilience and well-being coach working remotely, I spend long hours leaning into online sessions with my clients. Despite my best efforts to maintain proper posture, I was experiencing worsening back pain that negatively impacted my work. After just two weeks with the NuChair, my posture has noticeably improved, my back pain is gone, and I’m breathing much more easily. I did have some initial soreness in my body as it adapted to the change. I am very happy with my NuChair purchase!
Thank you so much for your detailed review. We're so happy to help. I'm glad you mentioned the adapting process, that strengthening of the postural muscles is so important.
I wish there was an option for a slightly smaller seat. My bottom is pretty small and I could definitely use a smaller seat!
Thanks so much. We do have different seat sizes, but please contact us to schedule a Zoom call and we'll give you some tips for easier on/off.
I am a tattoo artist. My mum and family bought me this chair. Total surprise to me! (How cool, right?!?)
I've been using it for over a week now and I am highly impressed.
The amount of position options is sooooooo great. The seat cushion is comfy. And the adjustable riser is perfect! I'm still getting used to dropping old habits, but I feel my 5 star rating will go up another 5 stars with more use.
Brava NuChair! Thank you.
Its a strange experience. And I cant sit in it all day so I alternate with my traditional ergonomic chair. The front support and angle really supports my low back. Takes some getting used to and new muscle development in the upper back but feels good for my posture.
Thanks for the review Daniel, I'm glad you're finding relief. For some new customers, it takes a week or two to build strength in the postural muscles that atrophy using conventional chairs. Switching back and forth till the muscles strengthen is what we recommend, good call. There may always be times where you just want to lay back in your old ergonomic chair, it's a relaxing thing to do. But when you need to sit up to your work, nothing will soothe your back like your NuChair.
I work from home and I have herniated disc's so I bought an ergonomic steel case chair, however I couldn't sit in it for more than 15 minutes without having pain. With my NuChair I can now sit for hours. I'm genuinely satisfied with my purchase, it was worth it.
Love the chair... Hate the wheels and already have replaced them with the roller blade style wheels... Also the back rest or front rest stem of the chair should not go down so far to get hung up in the base...I've already scratched a mark in mine from it...Back pain is virtually gone...Usually have to take pain meds to get through the day..but haven't taken anything in the last week using this chair. I've have been tattooing for 48years now since i was 16...with all of the sitting and little activity over last 15 years I've gained some weight...My biggest was 320 I've lost about 50lbs so far...With all of the sitting and the pressure from that I've gained some prostate issues...With the tilted position and my hips being in more of a standup position it takes the pressure off my groin area and is helping with my prostrate heath immensely. The chair overall is amazing and really helps.. Just a few few things the engineers might look into and make some changes that are noted in the beginning of the comment.. God Bless your all in the your personal journey to good heath in the craft we all love.. Thank you NuChair It's been a life changer for me.
Thanks Danny, so glad NuChair is helping with your back pain! Sorry we don't have caster options yet, but as you found they're easy to change out. We're limited by our BIFMA testing, hopefully we can offer some options soon. As for your issue with the riser, that's the only time we've been informed of it. I'll pass this on to the design team. Thanks again!
So, I found it hard to find a position that was comfortable. I have shorter legs, so getting on and off the chair has been challenging. Also the drop riser is very thick so it makes it harder to lash my clients because of the gap between myself and my esthetics bed!. The wheels stick out far and I'm always getting caught up on them when I try to get off the chair. On the plus side, I've had less pain as a lash technician. My hips and lower back feel better using the chair. I purchased the leather one, so it makes cleaning a breeze. The chair is a great concept. I will update in the weeks to come once I find a good position. I may need to switch the drop riser.
Hi S, we'd be glad to schedule a video call with you to help with some adjustments and use ideas. Just shoot us an email or use our website contact form. Thanks for the review, glad we're helping with the pain. Let us help improve your experience.
I like the chair,I use mine for sewing.I make a lot of quilts so the only problem I have is the fabric in front of me where the part of the chair is against my chest.I just have to tweak it a bit to get the right adjustments yet,but I can tell the difference from my old office chair.
HI Sharon, thanks for the review. There are some adjustment tweaks we may be able to help you with. Please contact us to schedule a zoom call and we can go over some fine tuning with you 1 on 1.
I love the NuChair. I noticed a difference in the way my back felt immediately. I would recommend this to anyone who has to sit all day in their job. I’m a permanent makeup artist and this chair is made very well, of great material, and very sturdy. The adjustment features are great, especially since I’m under 5’. It’s hard to find a chair that fits me well lol.
First, my initial review of this chair was negative. I had researched the chair and others on the market for six months. I was hopeful, after communicating with Mike at Nu Chair, that it would work for me (esp since my old chair was falling apart, literally, pieces of the fake leather seat were flaking all over our home, and the arms were so wobbly, I am quite sure the screws had become stripped). When it arrived, the box was torn, part of the high riser lift was sticking out of the side, and the top was also crushed in the move. So, I felt stuck; if I could not adjust, I could not send it back (given the original box's shape). I read on Nu Chair's website to give myself two weeks to settle into the chair, which I did. The first two weeks were not good. I felt at times nauseous, and my pinched nerve, then my lower and upper back, were in a lot of pain. My husband and I considered buying a new desk since the height of my old one and the chair seemed to be causing a lot of issues, and I noted that the desk we have in our living room did not give me the same problems as the one I used during the day. We did not find a desk that would work and returned home empty-handed. I was very depressed because the chair was an investment when one factors the price. I would not be able to return it, and I had hoped to find something that would work for me, especially since I am not tall and the Nu Chairs riser feature allowed me to sit with both feet on the floor. My husband then suggested using the riser feature to raise and lower the chair depending on which desk I was sitting at. After a week of doing this, I found one day, after sitting there for a considerable amount of time, that for the first time, I did not have any pain.
Since then, I have also found when doing my aerobics that my lower back on the right side, which always hurt during one exercise, has not been giving me as much pain, and sometimes none at all. I do not know if it is the result of Nu Chair, but this has been a more than pleasant surprise. I encourage anyone who buys the chair to give it more than two weeks to adjust and to play with the features to see what works for you. I want to add that the chair is extremely well-made, and I can see it lasting for at least fifteen years.
Further, Mike at Nu Chair, who helped answer questions, was very professional and helpful and never pressured me. If I have one thing to suggest, it would be to package it better in terms of how it is put in the box and shipped. If the chair had not worked out for me, I would have had to sell it on eBay or elsewhere. Considering the shape it arrived in, I feel lucky that it was not damaged in the move. Overall, though, I am very pleased and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a chair to alleviate back pain (especially if you need the ability to adjust the seat to accommodate your size or height).
I’m a tattoo artist and I can say this chair is saving me. I was previously using another ergonomic chair that was a saddle seat. It really did a number to my hips and low back. The second I sat in the Nuchair I felt instant relief. It keeps me in a neutral
Position and takes all the pressure off my hips and low back. I can be in it all day long and not be sore. I love how versatile it is with its positioning options and it is super easy to clean. Thank you!!
Thank you so much Katherine for your amazing review, we're so blessed to help. I've heard that many times about the saddle chairs, that input was used during NuChair's development stage. We wanted a seat you could sit in all day and not feel any 'hot spots' or pain. Please send us some photos, we''ll mention you in our social media posts!
Fantastic chair. Expensive especially since we shipped it to Canada. That said, if it lasts for years to come it will be worth the price.
Thank you so much Luvia for the wonderful review. Rest assured, your NuChair was built with top quality components and materials that are made to outlast our 5 year warranty.
Good material. Solid and easy clean.
Framework of chair is solid as well as the base.
Lots of adjustment choices to suit multiple positions and uses.
Very cushiony!
The wheels suck...for the price of the chair...the wheels are garbage.
The framework of the base has semi sharp metal corners...not comfy for feet getting snagged!! Needs a better design.
Wouldnt take much of a design change to make the chair more comfortable to sit in in the "backwards" ( normal ) position. Too bad.
The springs on the adjusting tabs are super strong and can hurt the fingers if you loosely hold them to adjust.
In general, Im happy with it. But it could be a lot better! Im on the fence if its worth the price to be honest.
Thanks very much for your review and advice Rebecca. We spent years designing and prototyping NuChair, and finished with a top seating design engineer team. The items you mention were considered.
The casters could be much more expensive, but that would result in an increased price. We reviewed after 1000 chairs sold, and since we only had a handful of comments about the casters we use (and by the way they're very easy to replace) we stayed with what we have since it make the chair more affordable to more people.
NuChair's design, from the geometry to the hidden contours in the seat, is to create superior ergonomic positioning for the user. Since the range of angles is limited, we went for the optimum position when used as it is intended. Many people still sit backwards in it, but the benefits are lost.
The springs are stiff for safety reasons, use the palm or fingertips to push down, curl your fingers under the paddles to lift.
Thanks again, and please let us know how your back is feeling!
I have only had my chair a couple of weeks, but I am LOVING it so far!
I find the base pretty big, but I understand why, and am adjusting to it.
Will be happy to recommend to anyone who needs back relief!
Thanks much for your feedback Teresa. We've found that some people do have a short period of adjustment when using their NuChair. It's different than the rest, and you're using postural muscles that are often neglected and atrophied from using conventional chairs. The result of becoming accustom to NuChair is improved and strengthened posture. Thanks again and enjoy!
Bought this chair for my son for his birthday. He's loving it! It has saved his back and he's raving about the chair. We will be getting him another one to have when he is working on the east coast. It's that great of a chair!
Super, thanks very much Rebecca!
Was initially going to sell it but now I've found the right adjustment and now i love it.
