5 Reasons To AVOID Seat Cushions (on your ergonomic chair)
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We bought SEVEN office chair cushions to see if they'd improve the seat comfort of a hard seat. While they helped with seat softness, they had some HUGE issues as well. In this video, we cover the 5 reasons you should avoid seat cushions.
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1. Minimized Lumbar Support Effectiveness 0:21
2. Shortens Backrest Height 0:56
3. Hard Edge on Front of Pad 1:29
4. Shortens Armrest Height 2:03
5. Won't Fit Chair 2:41
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I have 35.00 seat cushion I bought to test and it has reduced any chair fatigue so much. I work as a digital artist and also game on occasion. I have had a sciatic nerve act up twice and these cushions are the problem solver. The contour cushions are usually memory foam with a gel (cooling) top and therefore the front and sides with flatten and form nicely. I have a Steelcase 462 Leap and I saved myself from purchasing a new chair. I appreciate your reviews, but in this case, I tend to have a different opinion.
Thanks. I have a kneeling chair that I just got the other day. It's my best first one. It's great in that position, and to move around a lot on, but of course too much sitting without stretching is bad. So, I'm seeing what can complement that. I do ethical hacking, learning coding, Sheets work, write articles, lots of gaming, digital art, make music, etc. :3
what do I google to see the cushion you use?
Please tell me what to search for cusion that you use?
@@johndor7793did u got the name?
Pretty sure that the intent for these cushions is when you don't have the ergonomic chairs (working from living room, etc).
QUESTION. Don't the ergonomic chairs have 'adjustable backs and arm rests'? You're clearly looks like it does. So why don't you then 'adjust up' the backs and the arm rests to solve the problem. Also, the seat cushions come with back supports. With an adjustable chair, they should be fine.
I have an Aeron chair with a headrest and use a cushion lab cushion with a coccyx cutout. I sit when not standing at my desk. This setup is a godsend.
Right on! As I'll discuss in a moment, when I removed the cushion I put on top of my Aerodyne chair seat, the pain on my gluteus maximus instantly went away - *DUH* !!! So in my older car, some years ago I bought a Moller cushion (actual correct spelling, apparently no longer made) to make driving more comfortable but no longer needed it when I bought my Lexus. So silly me, back then I put it on my Aerodyne and it seemed okay for the last 20+ years. Then a few days ago my gluteus maximus was painful on my right side when sitting, especially on the somewhat firm cushion that ruthlessly pushed on my hip bone. So my first impulse was to move the Moller cushion sideways so it didn't push on my right glut which gave some relief. Fortunately I then found your YT video and realized all I needed to do was remove the frigging cushion entirely - as you know, the Aerodyne chair works like a hammock, giving perfect support while contouring to the bones and anatomy of person. MANY THANKS
the main benefit I’ve had with these has been the tailbone relief. but agreed about all other points
I've purchased a couple of these seat cushions in hopes of helping with longer sitting periods, and this hits the nail on the head. Props self up too high and the hard edge is extremely uncomfortable. Only benefit was relief of tailbone pressure.
I have a SitOnIt Torsa, which I used the cushions with, and a Clatina Mellet. I find the latter more comfortable in terms of cushioning and overall support, especially with all its adjustments, lumbar support and special recline.
Do you remember the brand names of the ones you tried? -GK
@@btodtv Everlasting Comfort for both, I believe. One was a softer gel memory foam, and the other a normal and harder foam
Where can you buy a SitOnIt Torsa? We have them in our office at work and it is so much better than my Secret Lab Titan
Use a Roho style pressure cushion. These type of pressure cell cushions are used in clinical/ aged care settings to prevent pressure sores from extended sitting. Extremely comfortable for long term use. They also make a firm economy flight like a push business class seat.
I had not considered the extra height ruining the lumbar support. Thanks for that good info! I also wanted to point out that my experience with one particular style of seat cushion has a large raised pad in the front and a cut out in the rear for your tailbone. This seat cushion could be great but the cushy pad pushes firmly right up into the prostrate and scrotal area. It's great for your rear end but the trade off is now there is a large amount of pressure right where no guy wants it. If you turn it around, your groin is good but now your tailbone suffers. I have tried this for about 3 weeks and have had enough. Will be buying a cushion that's uniformly flat and not too thick (lumbar support) :)
I found that the chairs are designed for tall guys like you. The cushion actually made my 5 ft 4 inch frame fit the chair.
I could see that helping for some, but your feet would then be off the floor and a footrest is likely required to fix the issue -GK
Thank you. I watched this in the evening and today I went in and removed cushion. The back support of my Mirra2 is immediately better. Also the arm rests are actually supportive.
I agree with you, the steelcase leap v2 with the ultimate purple seat brings me way higher where the back isn't as comfortable and I have to have my arm rest on max height, also the seat is a little to wide for the leap, but it's still usable
That purple cushion does look to be the most supportive and comfortable though! -GK
Yeah it's the most comfortable cushion I've sat in, I wouldn't be able to sit in my chair without it, the ultimate also has a groove in the back, according to purple it's there to encourage proper posture, would like to see you all review it 1 day, I've heard some people love it and some saying they hate it
@@btodtv The problem is not with the cushions ,it is with that chair throw it away , that chair is designed in such a way you can't use any cushion on it , DO YOU HAVE SENSE OF THAT
Glad to hear it's not just me. I recently bought one of those seat cushions for my new ergonomic chair due to a compressed nerve in my lower back that I'm recovering from, and I couldn't agree more that it just makes me feel more uncomfortable. It advertises itself as providing spine support, especially for lower back issues, but after sitting on it for 10 minutes I feel the need to remove it and just sit on chair itself. It especially makes my legs uncomfortable. I think I'm going to just cut my losses on the $30 I spent and just trust the ergonomic design of the chair.
Same here!!
I have no choice but to use a cushion with mine as otherwise the arm rest position is too high even on the lowest position and pushes my shoulders up into a "shrugging" position which caused me so much pain. They just don't seem to design chairs for people who aren't tall.
Exactly. I can't comfortably sit at a desk without the extra height and even then I'm still sometimes too short for the average desk
Comfort is subjective and some people like sleeping in jade beds which is too extreme for me. However I find some pretty firm beds that are actually comfortable but don’t find them optimal. I like my bed medium to medium firm though but for desk chairs, I find very firm leather or leatherette ergonomic chairs to be the most comfortable for me to sit on.
I use the first one you sat on but for tailbone relief as no matter the chair I have tried out they ALL gave me horrible tailbone pain after only an hour or two on them. I will say I did have to add a lumbar back support to my chair because of what you pointed out being how much higher it puts you and how it messes with the one that comes with the chair.
Purple double seat cushion felt great for 1/2 an hour then started to feel even harder on my butt and coccyx and hips. I have a chair rated for 10 hrs and the chair didn't feel the same using it. after 2 chiropractor visits to easy the hip pain, I sent Purple back.
What is the best choice for cushioning in terms of all of the chairs you have tested and reviewed? Is there a particular chair or perhaps a top 3 which offer the best cushioning for long periods at a desk? Thanks in advance guys, love your videos, unbiased and informative. Clearly the chair experts…
Useful vid, im short with aeron B and purple looks good to me. i could try that
Thank you. Hopefully it helps if you’re having some discomfort with the Aeron -GK
I'm short, and by short I mean average 5'4", and desks are tall. I need the seat cushion just to comfortably reach the desk. Without the seat cushions, chairs don't go high enough and my shoulders are hunched up to my ears trying to put my arms on the rests and type on the desk
Sounds like an adjustable height desk is the better solution, but it is much more expensive-GK
@@btodtv Yeah. I can't afford a desk that is short enough or a find a chair that goes high enough. Sometimes it feels like office supplies weren't made for anyone below 5'8"
I've never experienced an office chair where my elbows could touch the armrests. My elbows are always at least an inch aboe the armrest even at its highest adjustment.
If you have adjustable lumbar support it shouldn't matter too much.
I'm also pretty tall, and that's my main concern about getting a cushion, I have a Duo Rest chair, and it's super comfortable, but that extra space could make the chair extremely uncomfortable.
That is a good way to look at it and honestly, if your chair is super comfortable I wouldn't look to change that -GK
well the chair i'm sitting in is too hard. its not an ergonoic chair..just wanted a better seat. this video just confused me..not sure what to do for an cost effective solution for my issue.
I moulded my own butt cushion then made the cut out near my coccyx,I then got some breathable mesh and made a cover for it and yeah OK it maybe not as soft but because its moulded from me the fit is amazing..and the support it gives is brilliant exactly where I need it..I snapped my coccyx in an accident and had it removed but now because I haven't got my tail which acts as a suspension leg taking most of the force from incidents.i find it very uncomfortable sitting on my arse,I always learn on one hip or the other so no pressure is exactly where I don't want it..
sir this basic problem u r facing .... because u r six feat heighted........but i am 5.3 and have a work hour of 8 to even 14 hours......so what i did .. is when i elevated with seat cushions it actually helped me with giving me the exact back support... its opposite in case where we are short... i thot u made a video about how it may affect the skin or so... but... its ok
I had to send back the Aeron. The lumbar was useless. I can’t stand a back rest that isn’t firm when I lean back in it. The arm adjustment ms were useless too.
The steel case jester was a better choice
Which lumbar did you have? -GK
On the Aeron I had the classic one where it slides up and down. On the jester it’s the one that slides up and down $20 extra option. I’m satisfied with the jester butt support and do need a extra pad.
That’s my 2 cents
Can you do a video on cushion office chairs? If you dont recommend those Id love to hear why. I.E. Serta Garret Executive Office Chair
Okay, the basic overview premise is well and good. But, you didn't tell us other options for comfort if seat cushions are not good with office chairs. That would of helped several of us.
i have artheritus in lower back. Which chair do you suggest for long periods of time like tv or computer surfing?
just like with those hard soul shoes. I don't care. This isn't always a realistic expectation and if they aren't going to make an office/gaming chair or whatever that I can be in for around 4hrs comfortably between when I clock in at work and go to lunch, to when I come back and clock out at the end of the day. All shit like this does for me is make it harder to find something that works and will allow me to be productive and consistent at my job.
Kinda makes it harder to work out consistently if my back hurts from the POS ergonomic office chair that isn't comfortable...
Bruh you have Herman Miller chair
That's one hell of a reason to avoid that Chinese gel kek who dafuq would buy this gel cushions when u have a chair like that smh..
Should I use a wedge cushion on an open mesh seat Sihoo M57- I am getting buttock pain probably piriformis syndrome
What about the Ultimate Purple Seat Cushion And I'm 6'4 with a Titan Series by Secretlab Gaming chair And yes I got some weight currently 😎 because I already own it but with 30 days as of Today Just wanna be safe about it
So what to do when the original chair seat becomes less comfortable over time due to possible sagging?
It’s best to just replace the chair. -Ryan
@@btodtv Can I use a seat cushion and a lumbar support cushion both? Cause the chair is quite fine at the moment, the seat has sagged up quite a bit as there used to be some clothes on the chair continuously which I have stopped now.
I have the Haworth Fern and the back support and arm rests work well for me. Only thing is the firm seat. Nothing is perfect I guess so my idea is to get a seat pad so I still sit low enough to support my back and arms, but with a little added cushioning.
Did you get use to the fern seat? Just curious. Or you added a cushion.
@@sittkukk8278 I used a very low wedge at first and that seemed to have helped soften the actual seat. A couple of months later I started using the seat instead.
@@giggggz glad to hear 👍
you should be able to adjust height of your chair back
Thinking of the cushion lab for my Haworth Fern but reluctant to buy it. Anyone have any experience with a cushion for the fern?
(1) Comfort Lab seat and back set: Fabulous on a dining chair with an added footrest. (2) The Aeron: The best, and perfect. (3) 1+2 together: Ridiculous. What are you even doing?
I must be crazy haha -GK
Just get a thinner seat cushion. An inch or inch and a half thick
What about let's say someone with prostate surgery?
what is the name of this chair???
herman miller aeron I think
Coxxyc seat pillow is required for me.
Hi, I checked all ergonomic chair on your site. Your chair is not there what you using on this video. Are you using different chair what you selling, or your site is wrong?
You linked lot of things, but why you not linked your chair? Could you please drop me a link of your chair?
2:41 we can see the chair, but no one is in the shop.
I'm 6'1 185llbs and have a used Haworth Fern. I made the mistake of not measuring the seat dimensions and not watching a BTOD review (at the time). The seat feels a little too small (almost 4 fingers+ to the back of the knee) and so firm. I was going to consider a seat rest, until I saw this video. Any recommendations for a chair for me?
What depth do you need to be comfortable? I would get that measurement quick. The firmness of the seat will be tough, since most of these high-end chairs have firm pads. You might want to consider different shaped pads, since the fern is pretty flat -GK
@@btodtv Thanks GK! I imagine something between 19-20" would be fine
You'll likely have to use the seat slider to create that depth. I wonder if the Fern feels so short because of the design of the waterfall front. It starts very early, around 16" on the pad. Other options like the Leap or Gesture will feel more like 18" to the waterfall front, but the seat pads are firm as well. I would check the design on the Fern to see if that is why it feels too short -GK
OK, now put them each on a cheap office chair with an old flattened seat. I doubt many people are using these on $800+ chairs.
does anyone have any recommendations on a possible solution. i have a SecretLab chair that i bought several years ago. but recently it's felt like the padding on the seat has flattened to the point where my butt starts hurting after sitting on it for a bit. i was hoping to get a cushion for it seeing as how expensive chairs are in general. and i can't afford another chair right now. any solutions would be appreciated. or is buying a new chair my only option?
Secret labs dont really have any support anyway lol just use a cushion if u cant afford to get a new chair
@@TheAdaoo7 I wish I knew about "gaming" chairs before I bought one. Everyone was telling me secretlabs was good. That's why I went that route. I kinda regret my purchase. If u have any cushion recommendations I'd greatly appreciate it.
@@sinnerslight i sit on my secretlabs for hours every single day and ive broken my tailbone twice. not sure what sort of things you do on yours of if you might be too large for the chair but ive been sitting in mine for hours daily for almost 5 years now and you cant even see where my butt groove is lol
@@therealtakenotes420 I bought the chair that was well above my weight range. I do have back chronic back problems. So that probably factors into it. I ended up getting a purple cushion cause the seat on the chair was just unbearably uncomfortable
Finally figured it out - Jay from RLM,
Idk how anyone uses a office chair without a head rest.
they're better reserved for car seats imo
I can see that being a better fit for them as well. Airplanes, trains, buses, etc. -GK
ofcourse he tells you there bad then tries sell you something else what a plank