Stools?

[mum_2_be]

Hey folks,

I like the rolling stool at Massage Warehouse, but I'm wondering if there's a less expensive option. I didn't see anything like it at Ikea. Any suggestions?

-EM

 

[Christina J]

Is there a used office-furniture store near you? I've gotten high-quality items from ours, and have seen some rolling stools with good pneumatics. (Of course I saw them *after* I laid out 85 bucks for a brand new stool, but it'll probably wear out in 15 years and boy will I save money then!)

 

[myopic]

I'm in the market for a new stool. A friend has the Earthlite stool but it seems so cheaply made for the $99. I'm looking for suggestions or testimonials.

 

[Alana]

www.bestmassagetable.com

Just yesterday in the mail I received my stool from http://www.bestmassagetable.com/massage-products/all-massage-accessories.php I am very happy with it so far. It seems sturdy enough and the height range is from 17" to 22" which is adequate for me (I'm @ 5'6"). They only have a few color choice, but I got black and it's just fine. It is a rolling stool, and the height adjustment is such that you just pull the lever while you're sitting down and it goes up and down.

The cost was 49.99 and shipping was 9.00.

I haven't had it for very long, so I will update after awhile. I also bought their massage table cover. It seems thinner than I expected, but still very nice. I haven't given a massage using that yet, but will tomorrow.

I also get grapeseed oil from them, which at 19.50 a gallon is the cheapest I've found. I've used at least 2 gallons from them so far and have loved the oil. They did just raise their flat rate shipping for oil (any amount) from $5 to $9.

Edited to add: the stool did NOT come with instructions of how to put it together. It wasn't very hard...but I was a little surprised. It came with 4 screws and washers and a thing to screw them in with (hex nut thing?) the seat, height adjuster thing, wheels, and base were all separate...which I expected, I just thought there would be instructions!

 

[lotusflower007]

i just use my 55cm fit ball. or exercise swiss ball. everybody calls it something different .

it is quiet, but you have to realize when you stand up it may roll some, so you HAVE to check to make sure it is under your toosh before sitting. also it doesn't move as fluidly as a roller stool might. that's just a couple of cons, but i love it and use it all the time.

a good one costs about $20 and sitting on the ball puts less pressure on your spine than sitting on a chair. you can use it whether you have carpeted or hard floors... and you can use it between clients to stretch out lumbar and thoracic spine and (i love this) pecs, just balance on it with arms hanging out to the side. plus it's a good tool for showing clients ways to use it in the office for sitting and STRETCHING. those are some pros.

i also use it when seated at the computer.

 

[Mohit]

i just use my 55cm fit ball. or exercise swiss ball. everybody calls it something different .

it is quiet, but you have to realize when you stand up it may roll some, so you HAVE to check to make sure it is under your toosh before sitting. also it doesn't move as fluidly as a roller stool might. that's just a couple of cons, but i love it and use it all the time.

a good one costs about $20 and sitting on the ball puts less pressure on your spine than sitting on a chair. you can use it whether you have carpeted or hard floors... and you can use it between clients to stretch out lumbar and thoracic spine and (i love this) pecs, just balance on it with arms hanging out to the side. plus it's a good tool for showing clients ways to use it in the office for sitting and STRETCHING. those are some pros.

i also use it when seated at the computer.

I'm gonna' give this a try -- first at the home office and see how I like it. I've used mine for stretching and crunches but not as a replacement to a stool or chair. Thanks for the tips!

 

[lightmn]

I bit the bullet and bought the stool for MW. I love it. it's wonderfully adjustable, and quiet. Didn't think to look elsewhere at first. I may do so when I need to replace this one, but I do like it...

 

[gsaid88]

Lots of times you can find a basic adustable type desk chair
for about $25.00 and just leave the back off. They work well and certainly fit the budget too !

 

[mellodramatic911]

Just wanted to update that I have been using the bestmassagetable.com stool for several weeks now and it is completely satisfying. It makes no sound whatsover, rolls smoothly over carpet, and is everything I wanted it to be.

 

[The Paranoid Android]

Thanks for updating us shivashiva! I have a duralite massage table made by the same company (bought it almost a year ago)... and I still love it as much as the day I bought it!

 

[Angeltress]

i just use my 55cm fit ball. or exercise swiss ball. everybody calls it something different .

it is quiet, but you have to realize when you stand up it may roll some, so you HAVE to check to make sure it is under your toosh before sitting. also it doesn't move as fluidly as a roller stool might. that's just a couple of cons, but i love it and use it all the time.

a good one costs about $20 and sitting on the ball puts less pressure on your spine than sitting on a chair. you can use it whether you have carpeted or hard floors... and you can use it between clients to stretch out lumbar and thoracic spine and (i love this) pecs, just balance on it with arms hanging out to the side. plus it's a good tool for showing clients ways to use it in the office for sitting and STRETCHING. those are some pros.

i also use it when seated at the computer.

I'm gonna' give this a try -- first at the home office and see how I like it. I've used mine for stretching and crunches but not as a replacement to a stool or chair. Thanks for the tips!

I bought an exercise ball from Walmart for $10 when I was pregnant with my first baby - that was nearly four years ago and two kids ago and I use it ALL THE TIME.

It's replaced my office desk chair completely becuase I don't have the back pain issues when I sit on it vs the "regular" chair.

For massages I generally have used just a plain ole folding chair but am in the market for a comfy stool as well. I've been stealing Carla's (the hair stylist) stool - it's like a mushroom chair type of canvas seat part with three legs that unfold. Unusual. She got hers in Germany for $15-$20 I think. Very light, very portable.

Angela ,>

 

[manx_sue]

Lots of times you can find a basic adustable type desk chair
for about $25.00 and just leave the back off. They work well and certainly fit the budget too !

This is exactly what I did 4 years ago and never looked back. Love it!

I also use this for seated hand/arm massage. I love being able to roll right to where I want to.

 

[Miss Laura]

Stool?

I also just use a big exercise ball, and have for years. I actually don't think I've even put air in it since the original time? I tend to get stiff sitting, and if I'm doing someone's feet and spend thirty minutes without moving, I'm hard pressed to get on my feet.........the ball is great because you move slightly all the time, hence less stiffness. And if getting up is ever an issue, you just bounce once, twice, thrice, and you're up. I also recommend them to clients for stretching, so it's good to have one in the space. I know someone that places the one in her office under the face cradle when she's not working that area of the body and it makes a great arm support for the client.

 

[Callie :)]

They had an exercise ball at the office I worked for last, I LOVED it! It took so much pressure off my spine... *sigh* I have to get one for myself once I'm not working out of my car. I definitely recommend it.

 

[a wolf at the door (42)]

They had an exercise ball at the office I worked for last, I LOVED it! It took so much pressure off my spine... *sigh* I have to get one for myself once I'm not working out of my car. I definitely recommend it.

There are ball carriers you can get at doula supply stores becuase labor doulas often bring and use exercise balls as "birth balls". They are very cool cloth covers with handles. Easy to carry!