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Let's Talk Workspace Ergonomics - Fellowes Style

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Fellowes Workspace Ergonomics Professional Series Back Support 

Did you know that almost 7 out of 10 people experience back pain while working at their desks? If you tuned in earlier this week to the Fellowes Canada #WorkSmart Twitter chat, you probably already knew that. And perhaps you're among the 70% of us who suffer from back tension. As much as I would love to remedy the pain with a week's vacation lounging at the beach or a weekend getaway at the spa, we all know that there is a more feasible solution: remove the risk from your workspace. Prevention is the best medicine, as they say. 

Fortunately, Fellowes has identified back tension as one of four well-being zones to target if you want to make your workspace more ergonomically sound. They offer, as a solution, a selection of back supports and lumbar cushions to be used on chairs that do not provide proper lumbar support. The Professional Series Back Support with Microban Protection, as seen above, provides mid spinal support as well as lower lumbar support with memory foam cushions that help to promote good posture. This back support is designed with your spine in mind and is contoured to support the natural curvature in your back. It is made with a soft, breathable fabric and I found it quite easy to adjust. It is currently available at Walmart for $72.97.

Fellowes Workspace Ergonomics Lumbar Support

Fellowes also sent over an I-Spire Series Lumbar Cushion for me to try out as it targets one of my most troublesome areas - my lower back. Designed to help reduce back tension, the cushion is made with breathable mesh fabric and has an adjustable strap with buckles. I wanted to use it at work but the back of my office chair is quite narrow which meant I couldn't tighten the strap enough to prevent it from moving. So I now use the lumbar cushion in my home office and the Professional Series Back Support in my work office.

Fellowes Workspace Ergonomics Lumbar Support
I-Spire Series Lumbar Cushion - $25.28 at Walmart
We all know that good posture is important but I wanted to share some tips from Fellowes on how to improve the way we sit at our desks. My short-legged self needs to try the first one. I've never had a foot rest at my desk before but I suspect I would greatly benefit from one.

Checklist Zone 1: Seating and Posture

  • Chair Height - Keep your feet on the floor or on a foot support.
  • Seat Pan Depth - The back of your knees should not touch the seat.
  • Back Position - Your back should be in contact with as much of the chair as possible.
  • Neutral Posture - Work in a position that requires the smallest amount of muscle activity.
To learn more about the remaining zones, visit the Fellowes Solution Centre. Additionally, you can read about how Sheri of Kidsumers tackled Zone 3: Neck, Shoulder and Eye Strain. For more tips on how to achieve a healthy and comfortable workspace, I highly recommend that you refer to Fellowes' Ergonomic Checklist. There are so many useful suggestions so you may want to bookmark it for later reference.

Now that you're sitting at your computer with a greater awareness of your posture, it's time to try your luck at a special giveaway from Fellowes. Up for grabs is an I-Spire prize pack valued at over $200. It includes:
  • Monitor Support
  • Mouse Pad Wrist Rocket
  • Keyboard Wrist Rocker
  • Lumbar Support
  • Document Lift
  • Foot Support
To be eligible to win, please complete the Rafflecopter form below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Disclosure: I received product to help facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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103 COMMENTS

  1. stacey dempseyJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    I would love to try these products as I do find that my back gets very sore and If I spend to long I run into tendonitis too .The back support looks great

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  2. carol dennyJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I would love to win because I get a sore back and neck when I'm on the PC.

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  3. Sue2SueperJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I would love to win, I really love the rocker for wrist and keybaord.

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  4. Julie bolducJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    I would like to win this would make my day

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  5. DebbieJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    I find I need the extra back support when I am working at the computer
    (Debbie W)

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  6. Jennifer L.January 25, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    This would be so helpful. My back often feels uncomfortable when I sit at my desk for more than an hour or two.

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  7. Judy CowanJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I would love to win so I could give this prize package to my sister who could really use these products, she often complains about getting sore when working at her desk. (Judy Cowan)

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  8. Karrie C.January 25, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I'd love to win! I have the worst posture when I'm at my desk grading papers!

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  9. Clair PalmerJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I'd love to win the Lumbar Support, everything is great my back is bad and this could help

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  10. SilviaJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    i would love to win! This would be perfect for my husband and his back!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I would love this for my workspace in the office. I am currently experiencing a bit of back pain and neck with too much typing all the time ... this would be great!

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  12. FloJanuary 25, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    I would love this to support my lower back. My old chair needs to go.

    Florence C

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  13. Stephanie LaPlanteJanuary 25, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    I would absolutely love to win. I can be a pain free computer geek lol.

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  14. DARLENE WJanuary 25, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    My chair is broke, this is not a joke, that is why I want to win

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  15. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    I have had severe degenerative disc disease for 30 yrs and get painful sciatica which disables me This lumbar support would help me a lot

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  16. Lynda CookJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    With all the hours spent on the computer nowadays these are all great products and this would be great to own!!

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  17. Zoey JiruJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    I would love to win the prize. Specifically the Lumbar support and foot support to make sitting at a desk more comfortable and better for my back. But I'd love to benefit from improved ergonomics using everything else should I win.

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  18. JennyJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Id love the back support

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  19. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    I have back problems and carpeltunnel from being on the keyboard so much, this would be great!

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  20. Laurie B-C Amazon ReviewsJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    I would love to win because I have back problems and I find it very discomforting sitting at my computer for any amount of time.

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  21. Alayne LangfordJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    Although my work station is horrible and I would fail all ergonomic testing, I would still love this gift set for my husband! Hey, perhaps we can share what we need! Thank you!! :)

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  22. Victoria KJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    I would love to win this would really help while I'm working.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    I would love to win. I spend way too long sitting in front of the computer at work, so this would greatly help my back and wrist

    Melinda L.

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  24. Redlizzy1January 26, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I would love to win this for my daughter, who does a lot of sitting at the computer for her job. I would love her to be more comfortable. Thanks for the review and giveaway.

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  25. DARLENE WJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    The lumbar support is what I need

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  26. flowerchildJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    I would love to win this for the back support.. Thanks

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  27. wendy HuttonJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    I would love to win as sitting at my computer too much by back and wrist get sore

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  28. Wayne LecoyJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    I am entering your giveaway.
    I would like to win this I-Spire prize pack
    because these sound like great products.
    I would like to try the I-Spire Series Lumbar Cushion.
    Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  29. outasiteJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    I would love to win this.

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  30. Dayna WJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    I'd like to win because between babywearing and blogging, my back is often sore.

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  31. mariaJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I would love to win!

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  32. charityJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    i'm on the computer a lot so this would help me

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  33. Caryn sJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    This prize would be wonderful to win as my husband has bad back pain and it could really help him out!

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  34. Sean MJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    This would be a great prize to win.

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  35. Hide C.January 27, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I would love to gift my husband with this as he spends many uncomfortable hours at his desk.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    I'd love the foot lift! My back gets so sore!

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  37. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    I would love to have this for a comfortable seating. Will surely like to try this product.
    Thanks for sharing this post. Keep posting more articles on office furniture online

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  38. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    I work from home and I need some comfort. My office chairs are stylish but my back is paying for it!

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  39. lizJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    this would be perfect as reason I am off on Med Leave....and benefits doesnt cover lumbar pillow....WIN WIN....thanks for this chance!

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  40. Karla SJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    It all sounds great,I would love to win this to help me feel more comfortable all over and no more sore wrists!

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  41. TinatchickJanuary 27, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    This would definitely help out at home.

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  42. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    I'd love to win because I suffer from lower back pain

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  43. ivy pluchinskyJanuary 27, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    this would help me out a lot!

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  44. Amy CJanuary 27, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I would love to win this.

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    imon the computer all the time my back could use this lynnbeaniethethird@yahoo.ca lynn clayton

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  46. LILLIAN BROWNJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    need the Lumbar support and foot support to make sitting at a desk more comfortable

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  47. HollyJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    I'd love to win this for my husband. He sits at a computer for 2 jobs and I think this would be really helpful for him.

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  48. Andrea AmyJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    I could definitely use some foot and lumbar support! Awesome giveaway, thanks for the chance.

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  49. AmberJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    I would love to win as I spend a lot of time at the computer each day. I usually tuck a pillow behind me, but the I-Spire Series Lumbar Cushion sounds like a much smarter idea!

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  50. nancy2880January 28, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    I'd love to win, especially the lumbar cushion.

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  51. Michelle TremblettJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    This would be fantastic, I have horrible lower back pain due to sitting improperly, the lumbar support would be great

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  52. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    I need support while i'm at the computer, i've gotten some soreness lately!

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  53. Paula SchuckJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    These would be great for in my office.

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  54. Tina L.January 28, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    I would love to win to improve my workspace especially the lumbar support.

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  55. kelly youngJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    this would help me for work and home use

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  56. JulieJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    I would love to win the lumbar support as I cannot sit at the computer for too long because of my back!

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  57. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I would like to win these for my mom for her sore back and arthritis in her wrists when she is at her computer.

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  58. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    love to win the lower lumbar support..i get a sore back

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  59. UnknownJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    I would like to win, I spend a lot of time at my computer and these items would help me be more comfortable and productive.

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  60. OrieMGJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    This would be perfect for when I go back to work in the summer. The monitor support and foot rest for my home office would be welcome additions.

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  61. Tricia CooperJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    What a great prize for those that have to spend way too much time at a desk/computer as their job! I would love to win this prize pack!!

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  62. j nelsonJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    The document holder would be of greatest utility to us!

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  63. patriciaJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    i would love ti win this prize pack.

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  64. Josh SJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    I would love to win. This would be great for my back.

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  65. Belinda MJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    I would like to win because this would keep me comfy while at the computer

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  66. Laurie PFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Great prize pack! A lot of us could benefit from having some back support while sitting for extended periods of time...

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  67. tanyab79February 1, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    I would love to win because I don't find my chair very comfortable and this would help my back.

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  68. BeanscouponsFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    I will need to spend more time at my desk this year and I have found in the past that I do not have adequate tools to prevent injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. I would like to win to prevent future/further damage to myself (Sabrina Tong)

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  69. Tanis SFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    This would be great for my back as it's supportive and would help when I'm sitting at my computer too long!!

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  70. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    It is great for my back, I would love to win!

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  71. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Would LOVE to win this, especially the back support because my back sucks! lol

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  72. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    I would like to win, would love to win is really what I mean! I have a sore back and shoulders and could really use this prize to correct my posture at my computer. : )

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  73. LauraFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    I would love to win this, posture is something we all need to work on.

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  74. Darlene SchullerFebruary 5, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    I would like to win as I currently have to use a lawn chair as a comp chair.. my desk is actually a small table.. lol

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  75. UnknownFebruary 5, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    because I use a coffee table right now and there isnt any room to rest your hand while surfing

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    1. UnknownFebruary 5, 2015 at 5:32 PM

      im mean I use a tv tray lol not coffee table

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  76. Victoria EssFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    I'd like to win this for my mom!

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  77. Suzie BFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    I would love to win as I spend a lot of time at my computer and could use better support!

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  78. catgirl1February 7, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I would love to win this - I spend way too much time at my desk & my back would appreciate some support!

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  79. BreeFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I spend way to much time on my computer working and think this could really help me!

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  80. suzieFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    I would like to have this for when I travel

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  81. suzieFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Sorry wrong post above for the comment
    I would like some support for my shoulders

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  82. MeganFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    My hubby suffers from an injury from his early 20s and this would help make life sitting at the computer not hurt SO bad.

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  83. jemrahFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    i spend a lot of time sitting at a desk - anything that would help alleviate stiffness would be a godsend!

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  84. Angela MFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    I'd love to see if any of these things would help with my wrist, back and hip pain from sitting at the computer.

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  85. marlibuFebruary 12, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Would love to win for my hubbys home office
    Marla

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  86. sarah sarFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    I'd love to win this for my mom. She has a bad back and loves to use her computer but could really do without the back pain!

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  87. Karen C. HillFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    These would be great to win! I'd especially like to try the mouse wrist rocket. I find that being on the computer so much causes me a lot of pain in my wrists when I use my mouse

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  88. jopfohFebruary 13, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    since i am NOT 37 my body is starting to fall apart lol. some back support would be awesome

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  89. Yuen CFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    I would like to win because it would be great for my back

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  90. UnknownFebruary 14, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    I am in my 50's this chair would be so comfy. Would be sweet to win.

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  91. Holly MacRitchieFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    I would love to win because my wrist gets very irritated from using a mouse all day!

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  92. UnknownFebruary 15, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    I would love to win because I think I have really bad posture at the computer and hopefully all this would help me focus on properly sitting at the desk.

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  93. Bee W BedardFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    would love to win - i get a sore back sitting in my chair at work

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  94. blogginggalFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    I find my back gets sore at work so I'd love this because I think it would help! (Suzi)

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  95. paisley25February 17, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    The lumbar support looks great would be perfect for my sore back

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  96. Jennifer P.February 18, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    I have been getting a sore back and neck while working at my computer lately, and I know I need to get it better set up for proper ergonomics - winning this would really help me!

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  97. Angie In My 30sFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    i deal with a LOT of back/neck pain and i'd love to have some products to help support me while i sit at a desk all day,

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  98. BonsFebruary 18, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    I want to win this to keep my posture and maintain my back health.

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  99. RhondaFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    I have chronic low back pain and so this maybe a big help...TY.

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  100. lushkaFebruary 19, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Would love to win as my office space needs a major upgrade!

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  101. Andrew Pham (apham17)February 19, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Thanks for the chance, would love to win this for my mom's computer room

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  102. Lori LewisFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    I would like to win this for my hubby. He gets back pain from working long hours at a desk! Thanks so much!

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