Is is safe to use an exercise ball as an office chair?

December 10th, 2006 | by Michael |
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Llama friend asked:


I decided to take an exercise ball to my office and replacing my chair with it. All initially thought was a good idea, but now some people are saying that could not be a good idea. I just started using the ball and it 's kind of manufacturing of my back injury. Here's perch? some people are getting worried. I 'm Once you question whether the ease myslef in it, or if it 's approval to make a full sull'interruttore hours. Just look for some input. Thanks for all you can offer!

  1. 6 Responses to “Is is safe to use an exercise ball as an office chair?”

  2. By Jeevesdaddy on Dec 13, 2006 | Reply

    I actually tried that before. It will make your back so uncomfortable you will wish you never saw the thing. You should use it around or after lunch as an excercise ball, not as an allday support item. If you ask your doctor you will hear the same thing.

  3. By James on Dec 17, 2006 | Reply

    It just depends on how well you handle that size of ball on your backside, you know? You may enjoy it for a couple of hours, but then find that your back hurts, like the other day.

  4. By poet_by_nature on Dec 20, 2006 | Reply

    Does not sound like a good idea! No comfort, bad for your posture, not conducive for an office. Try going back to a regular chair. :-)

  5. By DidacticRogue on Dec 21, 2006 | Reply

    As long as it’s the right size (you’ll probably need the largest excercise ball you can find) so that you’re not reaching too far to reach your desktop, you should be fine.

    As for the backache, it’s little different than it would be if you were using a stool. The ball does a couple of things - it reminds you to sit upright and it helps work out your balancing mechanism. Great benefits both.

    Stick with it!

  6. By Jen on Dec 23, 2006 | Reply

    it will put a lot of stress on your back and cause problems for you… You can also fall if you are startled by something and hit your head but the worst thing is your back… seriously.. you dont want back problems… i have a bad back.. its not hurts and it never really gets better

  7. By Tara Fabulous on Dec 26, 2006 | Reply

    it is safe. if your back hurts, don’t use it all day

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