The final part of this 4 part report on office chairs for back sufferers concludes with a look at the last type of seating - saddle seats and dynamic stools. Both of these office seats are radically different to the normal chair found in the office, let’s take a look at each now.

First the saddle seat, as the name implies the seat is shaped like a saddle and it is intended in many respects to emulate the position a horse rider adopts when on horseback.

A good example of this type of seat is the Humanscale Freedom Saddle Seat, the carefully sculpted seat pad makes it very easy for the user to adopt an open seating position which in turn promotes healthy seating.

You can find a detailed review of this seat at Humanscale Freedom Saddle Seat Review

The other alternative chair is the dynamic stool of which there are various models on the market, probably the best known and also highest quality is the Swopper stool. The seat is actually supported on a height adjustable spring loaded column.

As you sit on the stool the seat moves dynamically and you need to use your feet to stabilize your seating position, once you get the hang of it it’s not that difficult. Because you actively use your body to maintain your seating position it keeps your muscles active and healthy. For further information take a look at the review here Swopper Ergonomic Stool Review

Both of these alternative seats take some getting used to and it would be best to try one out first if you have back problems. If you think that you might find either of these seats to be what you are looking for, be sure to follow the links above for more complete details.

This concludes our 4 part report on alternative office seating for back sufferers. If you have the misfortune to suffer with your back hopefully you will find something in this series posts to help ease your problem.