While many of us are putting in long hours working from home, we may not miss the commute - but our back misses the break from the all-day sitting sessions.
One way to help ease the suffering? Invest in one of the best seat cushions for back pain. The main benefit of a posture-correcting cushion is that it will help ease compression in your spine.
High-density memory foam can provide relief from lower back pain and offer an extra level of soothing support.
So, if you’re one of the millions of people in the UK who suffer from orthopaedic problems then don’t despair - take control and try a medication-free solution that provides relief the natural way, by getting your body into the correct alignment with a chair cushion that reduces pressure points contributing to your pain.
Now, are you sitting comfortably? If not, we've rounded up the best seat cushions for back pain below to make sure you do...
The best seat cushions for back pain
1. Supportiback Premium Donut Cushion
This Amazon number one bestseller boasts a non-slip bottom and three pressure contours for maximum pain relief.
Designed by a team of doctors and physiotherapists, the memory foam cushion offers support for recovery from lower back problems, haemorrhoids, ulcers, prostate, coccyx, sciatica, and perineal pain.
What's more, the velour cover is machine washable for easy cleaning.
Price: £28.87, Amazon - buy here now
2. Gel Enhanced Memory Foam Orthopaedic Seat Cushion
Looking for a coccyx cushion that promotes a healthy posture? Call off the search.
This contoured U-design memory foam cushion encourages you to sit properly so you can increase blood flow to your legs and feet, improve lumbar spine alignment, sciatic nerve pain, hip pain, arthritis and lower back pain.
The foam gently moulds to your body and takes the pressure off areas that are causing you pain.
Price: £34.95, Amazon - buy here now
3. Iamcomfi Coccyx Cushion
Slaving away at your desk all day? This U-shaped memory-foam cushion will ensure you're well supported.
The high-quality memory foam cushion is firm and hard enough to keep your tailbone at an elevation raised from the seat to alleviate coccyx pain, sciatica and hip pain.
The cover is machine washable and, when travel is back to normal, you can also take this with you on the plane for a more comfortable flight.
Price: £35.79, Amazon - buy here now
4. Essort Seat and Back Cushion Set
Wage war on back pain with the duo back and seat cushion for ultimate WFH desk support.
The velvet fabric is soft and comfortable while the memory foam provides fantastic support for you back and buttocks.
The tailbone butt pillow and the back support are intended for long hours sitting and great for a hard day's work at the home office.
Suitable to help alleviate lower back pain, sciatica, tailbone injuries, and coccyx pain, as well as high pressure in maternity. A multitasking marvel.
Price: £38.99, Amazon - buy here now
5. John Lewis & Partners Specialist Synthetic Lumbar Support Pillow
Helping you to maintain a comfortable position during all those Zoom meetings, this memory foam pillow is ideal for all-day desk duty.
The streamlined cushion is covered in a neutral grey that will fit seamlessly into any decor scheme, and which can also be removed for washing.
Price: £20, John Lewis - buy here now
6. Preup Memory Foam Seat Cushion
This coccyx cushion has a high-performing memory foam and ergonomic design to battle pesky back pain.
The surface of the back support cushion is contoured to distribute your body weight across the seat. The wedge shape reduces pressure on the tailbone, helping ease lower back pain and pressure on the spine.
There's also a non-slip gel rubber bottom, and the cushion cover is machine washable.
Price: £20.99, Amazon - buy here now
7. ComfiLife Gel-Enhanced Non-Slip Coccyx Memory Foam Seat Cushion
With over 10,000 rave reviews, this gel foam seat cushion for back pain is a high-performing pick.
It won't go flat over time, it's ergonomically designed to provide maximum support, promote a healthy posture and reduce pressure on the spine, helping to alleviate lower back pain problems, herniated discs, tailbone injuries, sciatica and other spinal issues.
Machine washable, non-slip, comfortable and clever.
Price: £79.99, Amazon - buy here now
8. Sotor Lumbar Pillow Cushion
Got a whole week of reports and meetings booked in? This wedge seat cushion for back pain will contour your body's pressure points to alleviate suffering as a result of long days in your office chair.
Helping to restore your spine's natural lumbar curve to the correct posture, it will offer relief from lower back pain, numbness and pain from sciatica, herniated discs, tailbone injuries, back pain from pregnancy, hip pain, haemorrhoids, and pressure sores.
Hassle-free cleaning, a slip-resistant bottom, and a comfy velour outer layer seal the deal.
