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I appreciate the suggestions you gave me on the guitar support thread I started, so I wanted to share with you what I have been using to save my lower back and get relief when practicing guitar.
The first product I use for general support of my lower back while sitting is called the "Nada Chair", which is a contraption that you put around your lower back and has straps that go around your shin (below your knee) to support your lower back. It works amazingly well and allows you to sit basically anywhere and have your lower back supported, regardless of the chair type and whether it has a back rest or not.
The Nada Chair is great for sitting at your computer at home for hrs, but it has one plastic loop on each leg exactly where you'd sit the guitar, so you may scratch it unless you use a soft cloth or microfiber towel to cover the plastic loop and then play your guitar.
So for practicing guitar, I use another version of the Nada Chair called the "Back Rx". This version doesn't have the plastic loops, making it better suited for practicing/playing guitar. It is more portable than the Nada Chair and folds into itself in an ingenious way, making it really neat and convenient.
Here is a video of a guy explaining how to use the Back Rx.
I got mine from amazon, but the Nada chair from ebay. just FYI.
I hope this helps some of you who are dealing with lower back issues and can't sit for long periods of time. Both the Nada Chair and the Back Rx have been a God send for me and use them daily!
RE: Lower Back support for practicin... (in reply to JdeMaria)
In my opinion this is absolutely without merit.
I think there is a morality issue with consumerism. I am concerned with the squandering of the worlds resources to produce and then ship this tat.
In my opinion this style of produce encourages delusional thinking.
For most of us money is a finite resource. An open door policy to ill informed recommendations might strike some as courteous. These same people may once again be struck by my lack of cordiality.
For this very reason I seldom attend parties where people introduce their astrologers or spirit guides. It seems my opinion is the one which is least palatable.
Obviously this confuses me. But then I have never been into selling novelty to the poorly informed, wounded and desperate. And I do not count amongst my friends those who are.
RE: Lower Back support for practicin... (in reply to guitarbuddha)
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ORIGINAL: guitarbuddha
In my opinion this is absolutely without merit.
I think there is a morality issue with consumerism. I am concerned with the squandering of the worlds resources to produce and then ship this tat.
In my opinion this style of produce encourages delusional thinking.
For most of us money is a finite resource. An open door policy to ill informed recommendations might strike some as courteous. These same people may once again be struck by my lack of cordiality.
For this very reason I seldom attend parties where people introduce their astrologers or spirit guides. It seems my opinion is the one which is least palatable.
Obviously this confuses me. But then I have never been into selling novelty to the poorly informed, wounded and desperate. And I do not count those who are amongst my friends.
D.
WOW!!!!
Just relax man! It's just a tip on lower back support, not advise on how to buy a house. C'mon..
No need to go on a rant about "morality, consumerism and world resources"
You went even further suggesting I am "encouraging delusional thinking" and suggesting that I contributed with "ill informed recommendations" and ultimately implying that you would not consider me your friend for selling "novelty to the poorly informed, wounded and desperate?.........
Not sure what to make of your comments really, all I can say to that is, you aren't very tactful when dealing with others. You might want to avoid the parties for sure!!
RE: Lower Back support for practicin... (in reply to JdeMaria)
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ORIGINAL: JdeMaria
without any back support and hard as a rock. Yikes!
I have a spine and buttocks don't you ?
'Yikes' seems a little strong. Do you actually believe that it is impossible for a human being to sit on a wooden stool comfortably ? If so you are very confused.
RE: Lower Back support for practicin... (in reply to rombsix)
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ORIGINAL: rombsix
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"Back Rx"
I imagine it would dig into the knees & perhaps affect nerves or circulation, no?
Hey Rombsix,
the Back Rx is made out of an elastic material, so even though it supports your lower back by having your shins do the work, the pressure is not enough to make it uncomfortable on your shins or cut circulation.
It is inexpensive and worth a try if you have lower back issues and are open to try new things.
I use mine daily when at the computer and definitely for practicing guitar.
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RE: Lower Back support for practicin... (in reply to JdeMaria)
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ORIGINAL: JdeMaria
Hello guys,
I appreciate the suggestions you gave me on the guitar support thread I started, so I wanted to share with you what I have been using to save my lower back and get relief when practicing guitar.
The first product I use for general support of my lower back while sitting is called the "Nada Chair", which is a contraption that you put around your lower back and has straps that go around your shin (below your knee) to support your lower back. It works amazingly well and allows you to sit basically anywhere and have your lower back supported, regardless of the chair type and whether it has a back rest or not.
The Nada Chair is great for sitting at your computer at home for hrs, but it has one plastic loop on each leg exactly where you'd sit the guitar, so you may scratch it unless you use a soft cloth or microfiber towel to cover the plastic loop and then play your guitar.
So for practicing guitar, I use another version of the Nada Chair called the "Back Rx". This version doesn't have the plastic loops, making it better suited for practicing/playing guitar. It is more portable than the Nada Chair and folds into itself in an ingenious way, making it really neat and convenient.
Here is a video of a guy explaining how to use the Back Rx.
I got mine from amazon, but the Nada chair from ebay. just FYI.
I hope this helps some of you who are dealing with lower back issues and can't sit for long periods of time. Both the Nada Chair and the Back Rx have been a God send for me and use them daily!
Best
Number one problem of guitar players is restricted movement, which is what this device encourages. Don't be afraid to move around in the chair, put the leg up, down switch legs, etc. Learn how to do it mid song even, but keep moving your body, don't get stiff.
RE: Lower Back support for practicin... (in reply to Ricardo)
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ORIGINAL: Ricardo
Number one problem of guitar players is restricted movement, which is what this device encourages. Don't be afraid to move around in the chair, put the leg up, down switch legs, etc. Learn how to do it mid song even, but keep moving your body, don't get stiff.
Hey Ricardo, Yes I agree, and you can move with it as you suggest. You can cross legs and it will remain attached, it won't slip from your shin. You can lean forward, back, sit anywhere on the chair, etc.. Since it is elastic it moves with you, it does not lock you into one position.
RE: Lower Back support for practicin... (in reply to JdeMaria)
Provided awareness about the fact that comforting without building up supporting muscles will only worsen orthopedic problems ...
If you seek something comfortable for sitting and playing, I suggest kind of these:
Unfortunately I can´t name a brand. These sort of seatings with great certainty differ from each other to a great length. Depending on materials used, many ought to be just annoying.
I know a guy here who has some of such sacks coated with white leather in his weekend villa. And they are sheer incredibly comfy. You snug yourself in there and that thing will perfectly give way to your shape, support you evenly, and firmly hold its temporary structure until you change it.
It has been the most comfortable seating that I recall.
The second best choice was an oversized sofa at a cousin´s place. Everything with it was larger. Sitting hight, seating depth horizontally, etc. You would just throw yourself on there and be fine, even with guitar in hand.
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RE: Lower Back support for practicin... (in reply to JdeMaria)
JdeMaria--try a lumbar support which can be a rolled up towel (small size) or foam rubber. the support keeps your curvature and prevents slouching. obviously it would not work on a stool.
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