Portable Saddle Stool - Make Any Chair a Swinging Saddle Chair - Perfect for Ergonomic Office Chair - Makes A Great Gift for Coworkers and Friends - Comfortable Ergonomic Stool (Black) - by Humantool

I have been working from home since March 2020, and due to bad posture while sitting for hours on my office chair, I have chronic back pain on the lower right side of my back that bothers me so much. I was looking for something that would help and wouldn't break the bank, so I bought this stool, but didn't expect much (I had bought the Upright device and returned it because it didn't work for me and required constant recalibrating). I was shocked by how much better my back immediately felt the moment I sat on it. It did take some getting used to, but now I can unconsciously correct my posture while sitting (to not fall off the stool), and still feel comfortable. Assembly was easy, and I love the fact that I can move it to different chairs around the house. Highly recommended!

I absolutely love this product!! I had an accident over 20 years ago that sometimes affects my lower back, and this was the key. Now, it’s not the most cushioned, so I added som cushion, but other than that, if you need flexibility, support with your back, lower back support and if you sit at a desk often, this is it!! You can add it to a stool so it can support you while you stand!Amazing!

Update: When I purchased this - Humantool listed on the Amazon page, """💯 ALWAYS BE ENTIRELY SATISFIED. We have made a complete commitment to make you stay happy with your portable saddle stool. But for any reason if you’re not completely satisfied, simply contact our friendly customer support and enjoy A COMPLETE REFUND! No questions! No small letters!"When I asked to get this refunded by Humantool - the owner Antti Limingoja refused to honor this. He immediately removed this description in the listing after I brought it up. But it still says 100% money back guarantee down the page (as of this writing). So much for "no questions" and "no small letters!" Completely dishonest.He stated, "Hi, I have now checked the policy with Amazon. Since the normal returning time has passed and if there is nothing wrong with the product itself and if the using only brings problems after this time, the pain is not likely to be caused by the chair. Defective chairs can be returned normally within the time limit provided by Amazon. You can also send a complain to Amazon within 90 days.Best Regards,Antti Limingojafrom Finland"Note: I only had the saddle for about 45 days (and the saddle has a complete refund policy if unsatisfied for any reason at any time). I would not advise dealing with this company because you will be given the run around if you have issues. I have contacted Amazon to escalate & they sided with me. Based on the poor customer service by the owner of this company, I would not advise bothering with them because you will be sold a lie and marketing gimmicks. The saddle doesn't really do anything and it is a very pricey gimmick.Original review: I've been using this for about 6 weeks for now on and off for general office chair use. Was intrigued by the concept as I have a kneeling chair that actually helps with lower back issues (sciatica/herniated disc/protruding disc), and heard good things about saddle chairs. The problem with kneeling chairs is that they cause discomfort in the shins after about an hour or so so you have to get off of them.This is not a bad idea but it seems to cause discomfort in the groin area after 20-30 minutes. Tried many times and it would get uncomfortable after not long.For a male, that is six foot and 170 lbs, the price is a bit much for what it is marketing to do. Maybe this works differently for women, but I would suggest if you have lower back issues/sitting discomfort try a combination of a recliner for home use, a reclining office chair for office use, and rotate with a kneeling chair to rest the lower back throughout the day.I haven't tried a saddle chair yet but that might work better than this b/c they don't wobble and are in a fixed position.For the price being asked here (about $158 at the moment), the value proposition is questionable I would say. It's basically the same idea as a balance ball chair which goes for less than half the price of this.

I used it immediately upon the product arrival, and I am very satisfied. First of all, it relieved me from the lower back pain in the sacral area. Also, my hip joints bilaterally, I am finally relieved from the pain whenever I sit down in the chair. No matter how expensive the chair I have been using, they did not help. But I am so thankful to Humantool for such a brilliant idea of the design to promote circulation, position change frequently while sitting, exercise while sitting, and relieve the chronic pain in multiple locations while sitting. So far, I am very satisfied with the product. Thank you!

For this price you would expect something sturdy and well made. This shouldn't bepriced higher than $60. it is cheaply made out of plastic. unstable as you swivel as the seat isnot attached to the base.

sorry for three stars but doesn't seem to work as promoted. it didn't move much when sitting on it so the "active movement" wasn't there for me. also it hurts my groin area if you know what I mean.

Great for floor-sitting meditation. On carpet the saddle with the ball base works very well. On a mattress or un-carpeted floor the base is needed. My goal: seiza or vajrasana meditation pose in an office chair. Adding a yoga block beneath the ball gave the exact height needed so now I CAN SIT SEIZA OR VAJRASANA IN an office chair!!! Also a huge help for a sprained SI joint. Just bought a second one!

Great concept and well made.Improvement can include the bottom carpet fixed to the bottom of the disk with more grips. An accessory option for a real leather cover would be cool to protect the seat.Overall love this product, makes seating more fun whilst engaging my core. Some people might take some to get used to the saddle chair, I've have been sitting in one for a year now. Like all balance balls users needs to be careful to prevent falls.