Furniture
Work-from-home back pain usually comes from a chair with no lumbar adjustment and a seat that's too deep, not from sitting too long.
A few questions about your situation, not about the product.
Answer all 3 questions to see the spec sheet to shop with.
A back cushion or mesh curve that moves up/down and in/out.
Why it matters
Your lower back curve is personal; a fixed bump often sits in the wrong place and hurts more.
What to check
'Ergonomic design' with a fixed back is not lumbar support.
Distance from back to front edge, and whether the edge curves down.
Why it matters
Two-three fingers should fit between the seat edge and your knee, else circulation suffers.
What to check
Tall and short users need seat-slide adjustment; most cheap chairs have none.
How the back reclines and whether the seat tilts with it.
Why it matters
Tilt with lockable positions relieves spinal load through a long day.
What to check
Tension knob should match your body weight.
Height, width, depth and pivot of the arms.
Why it matters
Elbows at 90° stop shoulder and neck strain during typing.
What to check
Fixed armrests that hit the desk force you to sit too far back.
Class 3/4 certified hydraulic cylinder and nylon vs metal base.
Why it matters
Cheap cylinders sink slowly within a year; metal bases handle more weight.
What to check
Ask for Class 4 gas lift and the weight rating.
Breathable mesh back vs padded upholstery.
Why it matters
Mesh suits Indian summers; foam feels plush but sweats.
What to check
Cheap mesh sags in a year — press hard in the shop.
Basic mesh chairs to fully adjustable ergonomic chairs with synchro tilt.
