While some of us have commenced work at the office, most of us are still home-based. Those who are working from home will know that a quiet area and great tech essentials are key to heightening your productivity levels. But if you’re hunched over your desk half the time, you’re paving the way for a whole bunch of problems.
If you’re already plagued by nagging back pain, perhaps it’s time to tweak your posture with seat and back cushions. Since we spend long hours at work, there’s really no better time to get one for your home office.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best seat and back cushions to invest in to keep you aligned all day.
Best seat cushions for better sitting comfort
Sunny Seat Double Layer Gel Cooling Support Cushion
Unlike memory foam, this cooling cushion uses a gel-like honeycomb design that helps to relieve pressure by evenly distributing weight. As such, the cushion is able to conform to your body shape while supporting your rear and spine. The grid design allows air to circulate too, perfect for humid days without the AC.
Strong and durable, the cushion is able to retain its shape with daily use. The gel cushion comes with a non-slip cover too, so you don’t have to readjust much throughout the day.
Sunny Seat Double Layer Gel Cooling Support Cushion retails for S$25, available at Lazada.
Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion
Made with pure memory foam, the Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion does exactly what it says – bring you everlasting comfort. The soft cushion contours to the shape of your bottom, and it responds to body heat to keep you cool during the day.
It has an ergonomic U-shaped design that takes the load off your back. In fact, the design is highly recommended by orthopedic surgeons and doctors when it comes to treating chronic or acute back pain. With continued use, you’ll notice an improved, more comfortable posture,
When the cushion needs a clean, simply throw it in the washing machine. It comes with a plush cover and a non-slip rubber bottom too, great for the desk chair and car seat.
Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion retails for S$49.96, available at Amazon.
Kieba Coccyx Seat Cushion
Just like the Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion, the Kieba Coccyx Seat Cushion uses memory to provide much-needed relief and comfort to your lower back. What’s more, it has a cooling gel material on top to lower body heat and take the pressure off.
Its U-shaped cushion relieves tension and promotes proper spine alignment, so you can sit tall and feel better while you work. The cushion comes with a breathable velour cover that can be removed easily for washing. A non-slip bottom helps to keep the cushion in place all day too.
Kieba Coccyx Seat Cushion retails for S$48.95, available at Amazon.
Bod Support Memory Foam Seat Cushion
While some cushions can be too soft or too hard, Bod Support’s Memory Foam Seat Cushion sits right in the middle. It’s made with a heat-responsive material that provides support and comfort all day long.
The U-shape wedge takes the pressure off your tail bone by helping it stay suspended. It distributes your weight evenly across the cushion to align your spine and correct your posture. This, in turn, circulates blood flow, reduces muscle fatigue, and relieves tightness around your legs.
Apart from a washable cover and non-slip gel rubber bottom, this cushion also comes with a backrest strap to prevent the cushion from shifting when you sit and stand.
Bod Support Memory Foam Seat Cushion retails for S$61.98, available at Amazon.
Best back cushions for better sitting posture
Everlasting Comfort Lumbar Support
If you’re struggling with chronic lower back pain, a lumbar cushion can help relieve some of the pressure on your spine. This one by Everlasting Comfort is ergonomically designed to fit the line of your spinal curve to maintain proper alignment.
The cushion comes with extension straps on the back help you achieve a perfect fit on almost any office chair, and the removable mesh cover is machine washable for easy care. When paired with the Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion, your back will feel much better, so you can focus on the task in front of you.
Everlasting Comfort Lumbar Support retails for S$43.41, available at Amazon.
Core Products SitBack Rest
When you sit on a chair that offers no back support, you’re pushing all the weight to your spinal discs. Adding a lumbar cushion like this one from Core Products can make sitting way more comfortable. This cushion has a contoured foam with side support wings that provide firm support to help you sit right.
The back cushion has an adjustable strap, so you can move it up and down your chair to give it an upgrade. The ideal position for the cushion depends on your height and curve of your spine. So the cushion should be placed where your lower back naturally curves inward.
Core Products SitBack Rest retails for S$53.08, available at Amazon.
Goodyear Full Size Back Support Pillow
If you’re someone who’s chained to the desk all day, your back has probably cried for help more than once. Try Goodyear’s lumbar support cushion, a full-sized back pillow that uses memory foam to ease your lower spine into a comfortable position. It alleviates pressure and gets proper blood circulation going.
Most lumbar cushions stop at the middle of your back, but this elongated one provides more than 18 inches of additional support. You can use the strap to adjust it on your chair to keep it sturdy. Its plush cover gives the cushion an extra luxurious feeling, and it’s machine washable for easy care too.
Goodyear Full Size Back Support Pillow retails for S$52.28, available at Amazon.
Newgam Lumbar Support Pillow
Like Goodyear’s lumbar cushion, Newgam’s support pillow is 18 inches high, providing additional support for the middle of your back as well as support for your lower back. The memory foam creates comfortable support, so you can still work or relax at the desk without straining your spine.
Ideal for all-day use, this cushion is perfect for office chairs, car seats, lounge chairs, and even wheelchairs. You can fit it on your chair quickly with its adjustable clip belt. The removable cover is washable while the inner cover resists sweat and dust, so you can zip it off and toss it in the washing machine.
Newgam Lumbar Support Pillow retails for S$51.68, available at Amazon.
Best seat and back cushions for complete support
Orthopedic Memory Foam Seat Cushion
Made of grid fiber cotton and memory foam, this seat and back cushion duo goes easy on your spine. The soft material reduces the pressure that causes lower back pain and stiffness in the hips. Its seat cushion has a hollow space to allow ventilation too, which keeps you comfortable and prevents bacteria growth.
The lumbar support cushion comes with an elastic band to stop it from slipping, and it has side pockets to store small items like your phone. Both cushions have a removable cover that can be washed.
Orthopedic Memory Foam Seat Cushion retails for S$38.84, available at Shopee.
SOFTaCARE Seat Cushion
Did you know the lumbar spine is the most common site of arthritic lower back pain? If your lower back pain is related to arthritis, you might need a little extra support from SOFTaCARE’s two-piece set.
The memory foam cushion has a cutout at the base that relieves pressure on your lower spine. The lumbar support pillow attaches to the back of any chair or car seat, and it won’t move around thanks to the two adjustable straps and a non-slip bottom. There’s also a side pocket for your smartphone to help you stay connected while limiting the number of screen distractions.
SOFTaCARE Seat Cushion retails for S$70.39, available at Amazon.
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