The Cure for Aeron Chair Withdrawal

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The Cure for Aeron Chair Withdrawal

By Sara Clemence ⋅ 1:28 pm February 9, 2009 ⋅ 9 comments

image aeron 300x224 We were barely able to write this post because we’ve been so busy doing Wall Angels. What are Wall Angels? Practically miraculous–and free–posture-picker-uppers, perfect for new freelancers/consultants/other employment-challenged individuals who are hunched over their dining room tables.

Put your back against a wall, pressing your lower spine into it. Your feet are several inches away from the wall, arms up in a bent surrender pose. Keeping your arms against the wall, slowly slide them up towards straight, then back down. Doing 10 is weirdly difficult. But when you step away, you’ll feel like someone is gently tugging your shoulders back. Thanks to Peter Tirschwell for the tip.

Since we’re not trainers, check out the directions at UCLA’s ergonomics office.

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Tags: health, The Working World, working at home

Discussion

9 comments for “The Cure for Aeron Chair Withdrawal”

OMG, i am dying at home in my “antique chairs” that i thought would look cute at my table. i swear i will have back problems for life now!!

Posted by Bridget | February 3, 2009, 9:13 am
Exercise balls make great work chairs, and you can do all sorts of stretching exercises on them while you’re percolating ideas. I can vouch that the burst-proof ones are worth the splurge — they’re still under $25.

Posted by Emily | February 9, 2009, 10:20 pm
Be glad your are rid of those stupid aeron chairs. THEY SUCKS DONKEY NUTS!
Seriously, they are not good chairs they’re just pseudo fancy.
About 8 years ago I bought a Recaro chair for my home office and I’ve never regretted it.

Posted by Eldon Hoke | February 10, 2009, 1:06 am
Had the entire office do this excercize this morning. The Fed Ex guy thought we were nuts when he walked in .

Posted by Luis Fernandez | February 10, 2009, 7:21 am
no comment!!!!!

Posted by gary w. ashby | February 10, 2009, 7:59 am
AWESOME… best info ever…
I tried first three excercises on the UCLA site… WOW!!! I had to print it out.. Will be doing these frequently.. I often get a bit stiff sitting too long over a desk. Like good shoes for excecise… a good Chair and good posture is needed while we work…
Thanks for this one!!WOW!!.. WOW! backways!! (^_^)
Bridgette
http://www.buyadaptogenspray.com

Posted by Bridgette | February 10, 2009, 11:04 am
WOW! WOW backways.. (^_^)
These are great…. Helped me a lot. I even printed out the instructions from the UCLA site… I will be using these often…
really & truly…GOOD POSTURE AND A PROPER CHAIR is key.. just as Proper shoes are needed for running.

Thanks for this one…
Bridgette

Posted by Bridgette | February 10, 2009, 11:08 am
I purchased a replica of the Aeron Chair from http://www.coolchairz.com for only $220. It is a solid chair with decent comfort and I love it!

PB

Posted by Paul | February 10, 2009, 1:23 pm
Ahhhhhhh…now that feels better! Thanks for the tip. Also, I am a huge fan of the exercise ball alternated with my desk chair. Variety, everything in moderation, etc.

Posted by Nancy | February 10, 2009, 7:30 pm

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