Aeron lumbar reddit. You can prob get the lumbar support separately and in advance for $25 or $30 on ebay or something. I’ve tried both, pad wins. Mirra 2 seat mesh width: 18 inches. I bought my Leap V2 new directly from Steelcase (online) 3 weeks ago and it's been nothing but pain (literally). All the lumber strip does is sit in front of the slats making that hard lower back extrude a bit further, forcing your spine into the natural S curve it has when you are standing upright. The lumbar support is a funny one I actually don't use it. The normal aeron lumber support is terrible, it's rigid and doesn't actually support the lumbar spine well. The lumbar support fell apart and duck tape isn't cutting it anymore. I find posturefit to be greatly superior to the lumbar support. Aeron is destroying my lower back. From bottom to top, it just seems to work, correcting your posture and addressing scoliosis. I came across these two on craigslist, Mirra 2 being $450 and Aeron classic $350. Having the ability to make those fine adjustments - to reclining and leaning forward also allow for I've used Aeron for 10+ years and changed to Embody very recently. lower part of lumbar). If I buy on the official site it won't ship until around Thanksgiving. Installation is a little difficult (on classic or remastered equally) as the lumbar bow is under tension and requires some finesse to get on the tracks. Aeron doesnt have a natural curve, cuz its all mesh. That’s pretty much the only con I have for the Embody. someone blamed the aeron for the "fetishization" of highly visible, external lumbar support devices, and i 100% agree. Curious as to this sub's opinions on the lumbar pad for the Aeron, and how it stacks up with the PostureFit. classic standard lumbar support. Does anyone know of a solution or product that can minimize or hopefully solve the squeaking all together? Thanks! If you're somebody that likes to lean back on their chair a lot i'd say you might want them or you could cause some damage in the long run. All 3 chairs are great chairs but the Cosm will only fit a select few numbers of people since there is no adjustments in the chair. Install a PostureFit. The Mirra is a great chair but it sounds like you’re just settle for a chair at this point. It's been said that that support should technically be called "sacral" support, because it works best at the upper part of the sacrum (e. The back just fits me right and is really comfortable. I have a Herman Miller Classic, the date under the chair says 2006 so I assume it's a classic. The basic lumbar support is basically just a pad that presses on your lower back. I'm looking to get myself an Aeron. I recently got an Aeron remastered size c. However, appropriate position varies by person. For the Embody some can feel the pixelated support system or the lumbar is too hard for them (this problem I feel is usually Aeron Classic. I know that HM sells different back support controls for the Remastered vs Classic Aeron. Thinking about it like that, it isn't fundamentally different to the Aeron's lumbar pad. The chair has a surprisingly decent amount of lumbar in just the mesh. It came with the lumbar support (not the more advanced posture fit on the classic). I just pulled the trigger on a like new Remastered Aeron Size B on Etsy for $427 (pre-tax), however I may need to cancel my order. Aeron owners, what do you find to be the best position for it? For reference, this is a size B and I'm 5'9", 155 lbs. The Aeron has excellent back support, without the need for the extra lumbar support. So far it‘s been great and the lumbar support is just right for me. Aeron back support is not as good, but way more comfortable. Today where I got the Generation, I tried an Aeron in size A which felt too small (I can feel the edge of the back frame). Anyone have luck with good 3rd party lumbar supports? There are a bunch on Amazon but reviews are sketchy/bad. Does the same thing as my Aeron and has the same support. It doesn't have any lumbar support, but I assumed I could buy one and install it separately. Aeron: Adjustable PostureFit SL vs. It's sacral support and on the Classic Aerons this option was considered a valuable upgrade. It’s the digital knit with no headrest and lumbar support. Every other HM chair is a designer chair first, comfort and ergonomics second, including Aeron. g. It keeps moving up and down. Aeron Remastered Size B seat Mesh width: 16 inches. The only thing I'm missing from Aeron is lumbar support. Starting to really like my Aeron but I can’t quite seem to find the right spot for the lumbar pad It feels best about 1 centimetre above my belt line, but that almost feels too low? The curve of my back is higher than this point, the point feels best is almost at the very start of the Lumvar curve part if that makes sense Tell us all about it on or sister sub r/OfficeChairsISell. Only thing left is to remove it. I bought an Aeron Gaming during their 15% off sale to see if it would help me fix my posture and relieve my lower back pain. So recently the Haworth Zody was on Black Friday sale in my region for 420 €. I'm 5'11" and felt that the size b was too small when I tried it out at the store, but now that I've been using the C at home for a couple weeks it feels like the lumbar support is hitting me too high up. I don't think there's a good way of answering that. So you don't really need that lumbar pad. In appears to combine the Posture Fit SL with the simplicity of the horizontal lumbar pad. Lumbar support is nice, but feels nothing like HM Classic Lumbar Pad keeps popping off or sliding down, ordered a replacement and it's happening with that too. In my experience the Leap v2 was WAY more comfortable than an Aeron. The Leap v2 was more comfortable than the Gesture I currently use. But the issue is: it's so hard and it digs into my back. I've gone through two of the classic lumbar pads (the foamy bar with butterfly clips) and was looking for something that I wouldn't keep breaking. 100% people are drawn to the posturefits like flies to a lamp. She is 5'1", about 110lbs. So, there appears to be three lumbar options for the Aeron. You can get used ones for $200-400 and it’s totally worth it. I actually find it decent for me. It really redefined what a chair could be to me. It's a tension-adjustable pair of small pads that protrude into your lower back. Out of curiousity. I highly recommend to avoid the lumbar support, and likely the headrest as well. wonder why HM made back support controls an either/or situation - either horizontal adjustment with the PostureFit or vertical with the lumbar. That's where mine is, and my chiropractic wife agrees it seems to provide excellent support. A Leap v2 came up at an unbeatable price and I snagged that for my dad. I can barely bend it with my hands. That's one of the most common office chairs on planet earth making inventory beyond common for it. Not too much and not too little. The classic has more aluminium parts then the remastered, though the remastered is still very durable. The Aeron’s arm rest easily beats out the Embody’s. I know I know. Depends on your body shape and your preferences. The real answer is, you need to try both. I like it the most of the chairs I’ve tried which include the Aeron, Embody, Gesture, and Leap. I'm trying it again currently and it sort of just bites into my back. Personally the chair feels better without it. This is causing a lot of discomfort The back rest on Mira2 seems stiff compared to Aeron, but has plenty good lumbar support and a nice contour. Initially I preferred the Aeron because of the combination of the seat and back comfort. My back hasn't been doing too well either. Personally, I was trying some refurbished Aerons at a used furniture dealer (they didn't seem to have any PostureFit models) and found the lumbar pad to be way too stiff (even when flipped on the thinner Like right now removing the posturefit SL basically turned my chair into a basic back support chair correct?, now I was wondering if I got my hands on the adjustable lumbar support by speaking to Herman miller, why couldn't I just it slide it on my chair? Seems to be an exact fit by the photos, I doubt herman miller would change their chair I bought an Aeron Chair from madisonseating in 2021 and recently realized my lower back has been killing me. Have read reviews on both sides. I believe parts from HM will come with instructions. But the Posturefit SL is much better than the adjustable one. My old aeron size c gave up the ghost and I need to buy a new one but looking on website it appears the lumbar support has changed. Herman Miller Mirra 2 vs Aeron classic. The A, B, C sizing is a bit more inclusive on the remastered. It's design is similar, and sitting in it feels similar too. The PostureFit supports mainly the sacrum and the location of the sacrum has very little variability among humans. There's no real adjustment, other than raising/lowering the height of the bad. The lumbar support helps avoid that but just not enough! Herman Miller Aeron - definitely a different level of comfort and support. Hi, I have the Aeron Remastered with posture fit SL, and was curious on what intensity level the lumbar support should be to be "most ergonomic" ? Um. I used a size B at work. Aeron Gaming. I kinda like that model's lumbar support since it adjusts both vertically as well has horizontally, unlike the PostureFit control. I'm open to buying new if needed, but I found a few used options in my area around $400-$500. Loving my Aeron thus far, however, one gripe I’m having with it is the Lumbar Pad. Hello, I currently have the early lumbar support, the black plastic bar. Two reasons, I slump forward quite a lot, usually for relief from the lumbar pain so the sacrum gets sore. ago. Then put the Classic Aeron lumbar pad on the backrest. The lower pad is hurting my back even though i have it on it lowest setting. I have the exact same issue, purchased used. As I was in the market for a 'proper' office chair anyway, I picked it up. Yes, your back may or will get sore, but that's the chair working. Aeron Classic I find it extremely comfortable when I have it set at the right height but it never last long. Aeron Remastered. Any tricks to keeping the lumbar in place, besides the obvious 'lose some weight'. Hi, Got a used Aeron recently but have been having problems with the lumbar support. Hey guys, had my aeron for a few months and am doing APT and upper body posture most days as my lower back and sacrum are sore often. Raising and lowering the arm rest as well isnt as nice on the Embody compared to the Aeron. Show off your awesome setups, discuss the Secretlab TITAN Evo or Secretlab Classics and Secretlab MAGNUS, or catch up with fellow Secretlab (or soon-to-be!) owners. Specifically, I bought the gaming edition of the Aeron, size B. Add a Comment. If you have questions about your Jetson, our experts and employees are here to help and provide guidance. So I got an used Aeron, which comes with the classic sponge lumbar support. The lumbar piece is far too low. The attachment unexpectedly came off, and it has been impossible to put it back on. contact hm. For me just when I get the lumbar support to a spot where I feel like it's good, it's too close to the top of the rails and it pops off of the rails CONSTANTLY. But at 5'5" and ~135lb, the Aeron always felt like too much chair for me. There's also a more horizontal lumbar support you can buy that I haven't used. A subreddit for all things Secretlab — we engineer award-winning performance gaming chairs for work and play. I find it far more comfortable without it - and also more supportive without it somehow. It either fits or doesn't fit. I just realized the lumbar support peace broke off and is missing after a recent move. I believe it has to do with the plastic clamps of the pad on plastic part where you insert the pad on the back of the chair. That being said, I have the bar lumbar support and it really feels like I can't find the right place for it (on either reversible side) and always feel like it's jamming into my back a little bit. Just remove it and change to the thinner side - if that is the case. I’ve replaced other chairs over the years and only wish I would of purchased a HM chair years ago. Removing it resulted in not enough support. It is a little more forgiving with the flexible back Overall, this chair feels very much like a kinder, gentler Embody. Not all Aeron’s have it, since it’s an optional add on. It's not lumbar support. The lumbar pad moves vertically on two tracks on either edge of the chair back. It also has a "regular" and "strong" back support by flipping the pad on one of its two sides. The little hack is by placing the original lumbar pad onto the top of the Y bracket of the posturefit but I expect this will be too much support for many. The classic lumbar support is very hard and defined and honestly was too much for my preference after awhile. One seller might said he might have some The way the lumbar support is designed it slides up and down a set of rails and in theory you should be able to adjust it to wherever you need it, but in practice it never works that way. She would be using it for her computer, but also for crafty stuff like sewing and macrame. If you don’t mind the wait they’re dirt cheap from Aliexpress. The posture fit SL is their adjustable lumbar support. If it looks that fancy, it must be premium right? Welcome to the Jetson community! We're here on Reddit to provide support with Jetson products. I like the Aeron because of the lumbar support it gives. The Aeron, Embody and the Cosm are meant to be sat in for 24/7 however, the Cosm is also like the Aeron, there is the low back, med back, and high back depending on your size. The only used Size C's I've found in my area have the classic style adjustable bar lumbar support. It feels like a GSD (get shit done) type of chair as it lightly cradles you into the mesh backing and lumbar support. But isn't what Mirra 2 has pretty much the same? Height-adjustable, tension-adjustable lumbar support? Why do people who like the lumbar pad seem to ignore the Mirra? What am I missing here? Recently, I saw a remastered lumbar support kit. I am pretty sure I got the Adjustable posturefit SL Currently have an engineer now headrest and am contemplating getting an atlas. I suggest you resell the chair and get a different chair that's comfortable for you. Aeron Remastered I just got a used aeron a couple weeks ago and have been really enjoying it so far. I prefer the mirra 2 to the classic aeron. The tension on the back mesh of Aeron is actually designed so that it already have lumbar support. So I just got a used classic C and was looking at these. Hey, I have the opportunity to buy an aeron remastered without back support for a reasonable price According to a 2010 Bloomberg Businessweek article, the Aeron chair "made a fetish of lumbar support". It's always just slightly mis-angled, and my back sits on it's edge. Hey, I recently bought an Aeron. Looking to return it and place an order with the adjustable lumbar support. Order posturefit SL and remove it. ialwaysmisspenalties. Hey guys, I've had my aeron remastered for around half a year now (got it brand new) and recently I've been getting some weird lumbar pain, upon closer inspection I've noticed that the PostureFit attachment came off the rails and it's floating, I can only pop it back in if I lossen the tension on the lumbar support, and as soon as I tighten it the whole attachment just pops out and become The item on the chair is the standard lumbar and height adjustable. Embody is a truly ergonomic chair (mostly. My classic aeron chair's lumbar pad is squeaking like crazy. The Aeron is a much more "comfy" chair in the sense that you can sit in different positions and be comfortable. Yeah I now have the PostureFit- on my Classic model and it was definitely an adjustment. You'll get used to it Purchased my first aeron classic recently. You definitely should not use one without it. I owned an Aeron for many years and then found a Gesture for a fantastic deal. Sort by: KarimTabbara1. Been looking to upgrade my "Gaming chair" to an office chair with better back support and I have a few co workers telling me to look at Herman miller chairs. Have tried with and without the posture fit. So I got remastered w SL and it’s much better. • 3 yr. 3. They're adjustable because ideally you'll find a position where it makes you feel more comfortable while sitting. Note, however, that it does not come with a headrest. • 4 yr. Hey did you ever switch the lumbar pad out Try pushing the lumbar further down the rails it might be too high up on the rails. The padding on the Embody’s arm rest is quite comfortable, but not nearly as comfortable as the padding on the Aeron. I bought a Zody, find it rather uncomfortable. Clearly other approaches exist - such as with the Mirra 2, There's no wondering required. You might need to tweak your new Remastered Aeron to more closely match the setup that worked for you in the old Classic Aeron. I just bought an Aeron classic with Posturefit and actually prefer the lumbar pad. I’m 5’10” and 170 lbs. The chair also allows me to sit in different positions comfortably. It's made for the remastered aeron and the chair in the photo is the classic aeron. I couldn’t find a comfortable position with the lumbar support. If you are looking for a chair that you can sit upright in, the Embody supports that a lot i had the same issue. Remastered has a better tension knob only requiring a few turns to feel the difference, while the classic has to be turned around 20 times. I recently ordered an Aeron C with the Lumbar Support attachment. The "fern" structure in the chair back stays with you as you move, very much like the Embody's pixelated structure, but while some people say they can feel the Embody's pixels poking at them, the Fern feels a bit more vs Aeron The Aeron would've been my default fallback because I've used it before and I enjoy rocking back in it. The chair feels very comfortable to me without the lumbar support, but maybe my body is still just adjusting to the chair and I need to ride it out? I've seen somewhat similar posts to this, but not many relevant responses, so if anyone has some more input that would be great. It does that well and it's extremely comfortable for very long hours if your using it properly. You should be able to find one used for less. If anything, I often recommend the sliding lumbar on the remastered as you can slide it to fit your lumbar curve better. Both systems (as well as older versions of both Hi everyone. The Aeron seat mesh seems to be the best tail bone wise, but I still slide too far back into the chair. Lot of times, "things" that are (v2) upgraded, might be an downgrade than it's I've had good luck buying used (not new) lumbar pads from highly-rated sellers on eBay. It's an ergonomic chair, it's designed to support a proper and healthy seating position. r/OfficeChairs is a place for ergonomic task chairs. Steelcase 1000% Got rod of my Miller for the Leap V2. . I was thinking of upgrading it to the PostureFit and wanted to hear some thoughts on this. they will replace your entire back piece. It arrived 2 days ago and unfortunately I am a bit disappointed and will probably Aeron Remastered I have the newer model I believe (not the classic), and I couldn't find any knob/area to move the lumbar back support up or down. Both posturefits on the classic and RM both kinda suck in my opinion. If you don't count crappy arms and the lack of lumbar adjustement), but really lacks in engineering/build quality. The Embody really almost forces you to be upright and is much more comfortable over long periods of time moreso, in my opinion, than the Aeron. Had an aeron with the posture fit sl. HM even sent me a new one, and it's the same issue - it appears about an inch short of being wide enough to fit back on the side rails. Hey Everyone, I know there are a million and one discussions on here about short term back pain while adjusting to the aeron and correcting your posture, but I wanted to gather experience from long term aeron users and discuss issues that have been sustained over long periods of time. I wish it wasn’t as stiff but that’s what happens with the metal frame My office chair: Mirra 2 fully loaded. Wife got me a Herman Miller Aeron chair and it looks beautiful, seems like it would be great for the back with the soft mesh and adjustability. The main reason I liked my old one was I could pull that lumber support all the way down and it would force me not to hunch over by pushing into my lower back. You should be able to pull up to remove it. I’m an athletic 195 5”9 and work remote. Mirra 1 and 2 (I do use a Mirra 2 at work for short times) were too firm mesh seat wise, and the leap v1, V2, and Amia’s seat foam just wasn’t comfortable (Crandall and Original). Really bumming me out. Sitting on a bad chair all day inevitably makes it worse (2 back spasm episodes that took weeks to recover from). I LOVE the adjustability - to get things just right. Besides this, it does not fit my back in any position. Aeron is nice, but not even close ergonomically to Embody. Reply. And I have a habit of over 10 years leaning towards the screen to focus. People need to take a critical, Freudian look within and figure out whether they've subconsciously added "highly visible lumbar support devices" to their list of fetishes, right between My Little Pony and Pokimane feet pics. For short sessions it's fine but as I'm sitting for up to 12 hours a day I'm starting to get more back issues, I have a history with lower back pain from doing heavy lifting in the past. Very subjective, but my experience with the posture fit SL hasn't been great. The pad makes the mesh of the lower back more resistant to yielding Many folks on forums and even on this reddit seem to love the old-school Aeron height-adjustable lumbar pad, which IIRC cannot be installed on the Remaster. I'm trying to buy an Aeron for my wife and I'm not sure whether Adjustable Lumbar or PostureFit would be better. you get used to Embody after a week or so, but I still wanted to have a bit of lumbar support. But my overall rating would be: Aeron Remastered>mirra 2>Aeron classic. Personally, the most important feature for keeping your back free of pain is the locking recliner. The lumbar pad on my classic Aeron size B just broke. Aeron back pain long term. The Mira2 reminds me of the Embody chair in many ways, like a meld between Aeron and Embody. I have the Aeron with leather arm pads size C and love it. . The lumbar support is already there, in the second photo it's the Y-shaped piece in the middle. The remastered lumbar will fit on the classic Aeron back. Like many I've been working from home and I've had a "gaming" chair for a long time. For some the Aeron PostureFit can feel like it's digging into their back or not doing enough at full settings, or they dislike the frame around the mesh digging into their legs. Tell me why I should Man, my new remastered size C (I'm 6' 2", 215) is just wrecking my back. I don't think anyone's going to be able to give you These are all just my experiences though, however I have heard that more people prefer the lumbar pad over the posture fit on the classic aeron - I think the upgraded posture fit on the remastered aeron is way better. We can help with general questions, warranty replacements, part requests, and more! For the Classic Aeron, HM made two back supports: the lumbar pad and the PostureFit support. I’m never stiff or sore. Some people are saying the Mirra 2 is better than the Aeron There is a Remastered Aeron Lumbar Kit that gives the benefits of the Posture Fit SL without drilling holes or needing the mechanism. The classic aeron posture fit is depth adjustable so it'll help you sit up straighter. [1] Galen Kranz has commented that while the company is aware that a perching position (facilitated by the chair's rounded front rail) is preferable, it put in the lumbar support to conform to public expectations—"because that's what people think is required for it to be a scientifically A: Either back support styles will fit your Remastered Aeron, just ensure that you order the size (A, B or C) that correlates to your chair. It really works. I've always wondered why HM didn't offer a back support control for the Aeron that worked like the one that the Mirra 1 and 2 models have -- with both vertical and horizontal adjustments. Embody spine support is massively better than that of Aeron. Doesn’t really directly focus on lumbar - but overall seating. Source: Aeron Lumbar Support - Herman Miller Store But I want to hear your experiences before u go ahead and buy one. Typically a lumbar support should hit about mid-lower back. This will work for the time being but I've been testing out an Embody Gaming, Aeron Remastered size C (same options as gaming version), and a Haworth Fern without additional lumbar. People that have this issue are almost certainly not sitting in it properly. For the Aeron owners with lower back pain, what is your lumbar preference between the old support pad and the remastered lumbar kit below? Aeron Lumbar Pad vs PostureFit. Feel my back is burned. I picked up a barely used Mirra 2 w/cloth off of Facebook marketplace for $400 a few weeks ago. The adjustable lumbar support is just a piece of soft plastic that you can adjust up and down but it is ineffective. Just know it costs a lot of money if you change your mind and want the posturefit SL support. It’s a good choice if you’re looking for a step down in price from the Aeron. Yes. 1 / 2. Putting a lumbar pillow on an aeron is like putting ketchup on your steak. my lower back is absolutely killing me. It doesn’t move as freely as it would on the Classic Aeron, but it will fit. Make sure that the listing has Herman Miller as the manufacturer in the description -- immediately skip any listing with unbranded or another vendor name. Aeron lower back pain. The classic can have a inferior geared I’ve been editing professionally for almost 10 years and it’s a lifesaver. The seat's cushion is very thin and causing a lot of pressure on my butt/thighs. This might provide a clue as to whether your issue comes from the control's position or from how the control works. 1. Best lumbar support intensity for Herman Miller Aeron Remastered. Yeah, it's really cheap, so just get it and if you don't like it, either return it, or swallow the $25. I liked a lot of steelcase chairs, but the Fern was my favorite by far. I’ve had the Fern for about a week so far. I have a size B Aeron from about 12-15 years ago. If posturefit isn’t something you would ever want, disregard everything after the The aeron never worked for me, most herman miller chairs haven't. I’m getting lower back issues situated at where the lumbar pad is currently in contact with. Is say that if the person was more focused on back pain issues then Mira2 or Embody might be the way to go. I bought an Aeron Chair from madisonseating in 2021 and recently realized my lower back has been killing me. Using this method the posturefit works more as a holder for the original lumbar pad rather than a back support itself. Guys, I have manageable but intermittently bad lower back pain due to a herniated disc. Overall the entire fabric/cushioning on the seat/backrest is thin and I feel like I'm not My personal chair: Gaming Aeron Size B fully loaded - Styling is amazing and I get a lot of support. You can post a review, ask for a review or find out more information from our community. he sure it <30% deposit? In my opinion, its less focused on lower back (which the Aeron Classic lumbar support was) and more focused on better posture overall. I skip the new ones because so many come from clone vendors. Any suggestions for replacement pads? I’ve seen nothing but negative reviews about the knock offs on Amazon. I was wondering if the newer versions, like posturefit is better than this one. cl km no ck rd xa hk um zs fr