7 Best Lumbar Support Pillows so You Can Sit Comfortably
Reduce back pain and correct your posture in an office chair or driver's seat with these cushions.

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We all spend a great deal of time sitting — in office chairs at work, in the car or train while commuting, on the family couch to watch a movie or in a reading chair with a book. Much of that time spent on our bums may be unavoidable, and if you're sitting with bad posture, you may be dealing with frustrating back pain. Rather than succumbing to the short-term comfort of slouching, lumbar support can make sitting straight-up effortless.
Slouching or slumping in a chair for a prolonged period can increase discomfort and pain in the lower back, according to one study. A lumbar support pillow can provide back support and help correct your sitting posture, leading to less lower back pain and allowing you to stay physically active and pain-free throughout your life.
The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab test all sorts of seat cushions, sleeping pillows and mattresses for back pain to help you stay pain-free in your daily life. To find the best lumbar support pillows, we had testers of a variety of ages try different options and provide their feedback on factors like comfort, ease of use and back support during their nine-to-five.
Isabella (she/her) covers commerce and product-related content in the home, lifestyle, fitness, technology and beauty. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English: Literature & Rhetoric. Before joining GH, she was an editorial assistant at Prevention, where she covered health topics and celebrity news.
Grace Wu (she/her) is a product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she evaluates fabric-based products using specialized equipment and consumer tester data. Prior to starting at Good Housekeeping in 2022, she earned a master of engineering in materials science and engineering and a bachelor of science in fiber science from Cornell University. While earning her degrees, Grace worked in research laboratories for smart textiles and nanotechnology and held internships at Open Style Lab and Rent the Runway.


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