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From: jcp@osiris.UUCP (Jody Patilla)
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Subject: Re: Those good-for-your-back chairs
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Date: Sat, 1-Feb-86 10:13:30 EST
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> I'm considering the purchase of one of those chairs that is supposed
> to discourage slouched backs and other unhealthy back postures - I
> believe the original chair was called/made-by Balans.  I'd appreciate
> information, both on personal experiences as well as on brand
> names, good deals, etc.

	This chairs are indeed great for your back but my experience has been
that sitting in them for more than a few minutes is really hard on your
knees (at least if you have rickety ones, like mine). You might want to
use one on a trial basis to find out how comfortable it is for you.

-- 
jcpatilla

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