The 8 Best Office Chairs For Back Pain Of 2023 To Stay Healthy Through Hours Of Sitting

Being able to adjust (and readjust) your seat to best align with your posture is critical for maintaining support for your upper back. This chair allows for just that, offering an adjustable headrest and armrests, with customizable height and tilt tension. Plus, the 3D lumbar support responds to the precise amount of pressure you exert, providing just the right level of cushioning for your back.

This chair has nearly 4,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, plus over 1,000 extremely positive reviews. People say it's "insanely easy to put together," high-quality, sturdy, and a "total game-changer for anyone who spends a lot of time sitting at a computer."

Beloved by many gamers for its sturdy yet comfortable lumbar cushion and headrest pillow, this Amazon bestselling chair was made with all-day comfort in mind. You can even tilt it as far back as 150 degrees for a nice, quick stretch (extremely beneficial during a long workday). The wheels make it easy to move throughout your office space or home, but it's built with a sturdy, high-quality steel that's meant to hold up over time.

It has nearly 50,000 perfect five-star ratings, with thousands of reviews to boot. While flimsy packaging was an issue for other models we considered, reviewers say the chair arrives in pristine condition and is easy to set up within 20 to 30 minutes. Even people who spend 10+ hours sitting say they would "10/10 highly recommend" this chair.

This budget-friendly option streamlines your seating needs with a thick seating cushion, solid lumbar support, and some simple adjustments. It even has a curved backrest to best fit the contours of your spine. You won't get all the bells and whistles of a more expensive chair, but you will get a comfortable and supportive seat that costs less than $50.

Just note, this chair is not designed for heavier people. It supports up to 250 pounds, but reviews suggest that it's best for petite adults or children. There are 30,000 five-star ratings and a ton of positive reviews, with multiple people mentioning that their back felt great after long hours in this chair.

Yes, technically this is a gaming chair. But it has features that work great for an office chair, too. The chair is fully loaded with an adjustable headrest, lumbar support pillows, and even an extendable footrest—talk about comfort. It has a 130-degree tilt recline, with fixed, padded armrests and a padded leather seat. You can choose from several colorways, along with a few different models.

While you can pay an additional $60 for assembly, reviewers say this chair is extremely easy to set up on your own. 20,000 five-star ratings and thousands of reviews speak to how well-loved the chair is by gamers and home-office workers alike.

If you tend to feel confined by armrests, this chair is a great choice. The best news? You don't have to sacrifice lumbar support to get a breathable, armless design. This chair has a contoured mesh back to align and support your spine, plus adjustable seat height and an extra thick, nontoxic foam seat cushion. You'll have plenty of room to stretch while staying supported and comfortable throughout each day. Even better, it costs less than $100.

There is a lot of positive feedback for this chair on Amazon, which can primarily be summed up by this one review: "Comfortable, supportive and so easy to assemble! I have lower back issues that now cause pain in my leg and this chair has really helped eliminate some of the pain. I also LOVE that it's armless."

Short on space? This chair comes with all the spine-supporting features we love, plus it folds up for easy storage. It swivels, has a secure seat lock, adjustable height, and flip-up armrests. The ergonomic backrest supports the natural curve of your lower back, which helps alleviate tension and pain. You can also tilt the chair with a simple push of its lever.

Customers love how easy it is to assemble and store, with plenty of rave reviews about comfort and durability.

Our editor has (and loves) the Branch standing desk and has been eyeing this ergonomic chair for some time. Its simplistic design comes in three colorways for the seat and two for the frame. You can customize a whopping eight points of adjustment (including unheard-of features like armrest width, lumbar support, and seat depth) to best fit your body. This innovative piece is great for keeping your spine aligned, reducing pressure points, and maintaining good posture.

The chair has a 4.6 overall rating on the brand's website, with over 3,000 reviews. One reviewer who says she and her husband fight over this chair writes, "We'll definitely be purchasing another Branch chair soon so we no longer have to duke it out. We both have bad backs (my husband has had 3 lumbar surgeries and he's barely 30 years old) and this chair relieves so much tension; my own posture is better and I love how customizable it can get."

Constantly feeling pressure on your lumbar? This ergonomic office chair is an ideal choice for relieving lower-back pain, thanks to its adjustable lumbar support. With just a turn of its dial, you can shift your support 1.9 inches up or down and 1.2 inches forward or back. Plus, the W-type cushion evenly distributes your hip pressure—another bonus for your lower back.

While the reviews are primarily positive (highlighting the adjustable features and durability), many people do suggest that the chair could be a bit softer, with some suggesting that you use a pillow for additional comfort.