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Have a look at the Tama HT741 Ergo-Rider Throne. Has a good backrest as well. Okay not a cheap solution worth a look.

Eeeeer Trig? Shazza?

Its me keef on behalf of Anne, thanks for that

To be honest you only need a round stool. It's all about drum stool height and posture you see.

http://www.sportsrehab.com/drumminghealth.htm

Couple of pics demonstrating the incorrect 'Phil collins' slouch...and the 'Thighs perpendicular to the floor', shoulders back, chest out, chin slightly raised posture.

For years I used a bog standard stool the only problems I got - in the last 5 years or so - was a numb backside (thicker seat helps) r cramp in the left leg. The only problems back wise were sciatica / and lower lumbar region were direct result of the weight of the damn hardware bag and the ridiculous routes you have to take with it to get to a 'stage' or rehearsal room...

try the "drum centre" in eccles - lots of stock in store so you can try before you buy!!!
i have one thats modelled on a harley davidson bike seat - bein female n all the seat is cut out (more bum/thigh room) - nice n comfy - no cramps x
soz i dunno how to post links!!

Got to agree with drum bloke. It's all about the posture. A stool with a back rest will not stop you from slouching, it will only stop you from leaning back too far. You could try the "motorcycle" style seat rather than the round top. That will help you position your arse further back on the stool which is generally a good start. Good posture will come with discipline over time.

I'm 34 and I still slouch.

Pretty much what Drum Bloke said regarding posture, a throne with a backrest isn't essential...just down to how much you wanna spend.

Whilst I'd always reccommend my beloved TAMA for most hardware I definitely reccommend a Roc n Soc throne. You can buy with or without the backrest but as Shine says, before you order anything go & try a few out at the drum center Eccles.

http://www.manchesterdrum.co.uk/Shop/C97/R6/Hardware/Thrones/Stools

Good Luck.

@SB thanks for the link - i WILL have to take some lessons in how to do that sort of stuff!!

Easy peasy - just copy the link in the address bar at the top and paste in here. Same with photos / Youtube vids.

Nod from me for a visit to Eccles (Mcr drum centre)

I have used them on and off over the years (decades!!) they are ALWAYS helpful. Not many music shops in Manchester now where you get a level of service and a very well stocked shop...

SB - cheers will give it a whirl x

aye drum bloke - i always go to the drum centre for replenishments, i think the attitude of the staff there is what draws me back time after time!

Thanks for all your tips , Im sure she will be reading them all later on, i have also thought about a body belt for correcting her posture, ? what do you think ?
ps .she has been drumming years by the way ,but obviousley the back pain is from a recent injury,just wanted to get this in just to clarify

ahem...would depend on the size of her marraccas! dont think id get one to fit me lol x (and NO im not bragging believe me!)

Lol well you are both in the same club there ,

God i am so dead now !

Yamaha DS 950 . Its a sq seat, and I find it superb. As others have said, a back rest will only stop you leaning back, wont help while playing. It may give you some respite between songs. The 950 can have a back rest fitted.
Again this isn't a cheap option, but my arse feels so much better :)

BDB

hehe! - girl power!

Ha Ha ! cheers Steve

a drummer needs a penis to counterbalance and compensate for the back arching forward!

@ Bass Bloke:

If it's a recurring injury then Anne would benefit long term thru healing and prevention. Massage, stretching and exercise are better. You could use supports and back rests but your just masking it and drumming won't help, in fact can make it very much worse and irrepairable.

Get to a Sports physio/masseuse. (I know a very good one in Mcr!..behave you lot! Not the dodgy 'extra's' type)
They'll assess and pinpoint the problem and advise on stretching and exercise to remedy. It's not that exspensive and can get rid of the problem completely.

There you go and try telling anyone that drumming isn't just about hitting things and they won't believe yer..

@ dyehouse - hmm not quite sure i understand the logistics of that but hey at least ive got two built in arm rests which is always a bonus i spose!!! lol x

roc n soc do a cracking drum stool with back rest but they are not cheap but they are drumming luxury!!! if its a recent injury it should clear up wit a couple of deep tissue massages. hope this helps here is a link so you can look at the picture. craig. x

http://www.drumshop.co.uk/product.php?id=1078

@Gordon
"a drummer needs a penis ....."

that'll be the guitarist then????
LOL
Willowstickinupforthedistaffdrummers

willow - i was thinking it but didnt have the nerve to put it....(thanks!) haha x

haha ... happy to oblige!
it was a joke that wrote itself to be honest
WtF

apologys Karen!
I should have mentioned it was a private joke rather than a general one!

Yep G , i know you meen well .but also thanks again for all the tips etc Im sure there are quite a few here that may help the situ

Also
She woid be the 1st to say , i have 3 pricks in the front to !
Actually NO thers 4 now

its ok G - i was really trying hard to picture the image u conjured up but it just wasnt happening...thought it mite have something to do with band members xx

Tell Ann she can try mine out before she buys one,

Rick.

ps - if I get my mic back - LOL.

I've had similar problems, and the answer isn't particularly cheap.
Tama Ergo is not a bad place to start, but Roc'n'Soc are better ( I have one with a back rest) You can buy just the seat and backrest seperately if you have a compatible stool base.
The ultimate, however, is Soundseat, and they do have UK distribution. I know of several top pro drummers using one of these, and they all sing its praises. This is the link to the UK site:
http://www.5351.co.uk/seats.html
and, yes, I'm in the market for one. They also make guitarist's seats, too.

Rob

Cheers Rob , i hope she is reading these comments on how helpfull you all have been

@ dakota-bass bloke-hey trig-just been talking to freya-(who's 60 now, still does karate-2nd dan)-all the comments on here are really good advice-only thing is-as freya points out-anne is built slightly differently to us guys (are you reading this, G???).-reckons a "woman centred" physio first call, ask about excercises to strengthen various bits and pieces, perhaps suitable clothing-otherwise may cause problems in later life? ;-)

Cheers V all noted and thanks to Freya.
Bloody hell Annes gonna be givin me a sick note next ! lol joking aside , we jope anything helps , i to suffer with constant 24-7 pain ,so i do know what she is going thru, buts thats another story
Again many thanks for all your advice

how nice to have 'civil' responses to a blog - even WITH jokes...drummers done good!!!

Nice to see drummers getting the recognition they deserve :o)

I havent read all the replies but i changed from a std round to the shaped item, but one thing i keep saying im going to do is fit a flat roller bearing into the seat so it can swivel on the post as i refer a bit of movement of the seat when im moving rather than swiveling my spinal chord.

Ann has asked me to thank all of you for your tips, and help sp again many thanks , she is on the mend slowly