Hi Leah,
The right chair is one that reclines or tilts back. I can't sit without leaning back. I mainly use an office chair. As for neck braces, thats been tough to find the right one. Most neck braces are designed to keep your neck immobile. The problem I have is that I need to be able to tilt my head forward to swallow. So I need a brace that will hold my head up, yet soft enough so I can tilt forward to swallow. We purchased a manerva brace. Which has a front and back, like a vest, made out of plastic, with an adjustable chin rest that screws to the front of the "vest" and also a head rest thet attatches to the back (which I don't use). Once I sinch it up with the velcro straps, it works great. It not only supports my chin, but also helps to keep my back straight. Without it its hard to walk because I tend to lean forward due to the weakening muscles in my back. However.....the chin support is only adjustable with a screwdriver. When I stand, its great, but when I sit, the chin support sits level with my eyes. My hands can't work a screw driver all that well, and i'm up and down constantly. So basically i only use this brace when i'm going to be walking or standing for a stretch. Around the house I use a foam wip lash collar. It doesn't give great support, but its better than nothing and i'm able tilt my head forward to swallow and its comfortable. By the way, that manerva brace is $900.00. Absolute medical gouging! There is less material with this thing than hockey shoulder pads. My medical insurance covered it for me. And they wonder why our health care is in such bad shape. Hope this helps a bit Leah. I'll keep trying untill i find something that works perfect.
Les