While some people do prefer to use a sit-stand desk to alleviate the issues that come from sitting too long at work, there are those who need to be seated when working. Doing this for extended periods of time can bring about lower back pain and other issues like neck pain. If you are one of those who have to be seated while working, a lumbar support pillow should help. Here are the reasons why it is a good idea to use one:
Promotes good posture while seated – One of the reasons back pain and neck pain happen when seated is poor posture. People tend to slouch after some time when seated. The use of a lumbar support pillow is a good idea since it forces the user to maintain good posture. The shape of the lumbar pillow follows the curve of the back, keeping the user in proper posture at all times.
Bridges the gap between the chair and the spine – Most chairs, even ergonomic ones, usually have the user sitting with some space between the spine and the back of the chair. Using a lumbar support pillow helps remove this space, giving you the back support you need when seated.
Learn more about pillows and supports in our complete guide!