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Does anyone have recommendations for ergonomic seating with connective tissue disorders?

Or even tips for someone who sits/lays down all the time. (Fellow bedridden folk?)

I can’t sit up without getting a migraine, or worsening neck pain, and my shoulders keep being pushed forward and it’s inflaming my costochondritis. My entire ribcage feels like it’s being crushhed into a ball. Sudden sharp stabs of pain under my collar bone from the odd shoulder positions.

When I make art, I’m somehow I’m sitting in a position that causes more fatigue and pain.

So now making art has more of an impact than a day filled with super duper light physical activities.

Move around more is a good tip.

“Get that spine checked out” is something I’m working on.

But the chair situation.

I have no idea what to do.

I felt like gaming chairs might be a good way to go. Possibly…

And then there’s the truth that you never really know what you’re getting until you’re sitting in it. And I can’t get out to try any.

And a trusted ergonomic chair is an expensive investment.

I sit 99% of the time. 1% is just me walking to the bathroom or kitchen.

Heating pads, OTC pain meds, stretching and massaging neck muscles are not helping.

(Bah, I guess what I need it a guide on being bedridden lol?).