Our Favorite Ways to Alleviate Back Pain While Working From Home

Scouted contributor Steven John swears by this stuff for all his aches and pains. “Within about 15 minutes of my first application of the CBD Muscle Rub Plus, I realized my thinking was no longer 90% focused on the pain in my back; the dulled ache was only taking up about 15% of my attention, far more tolerable than before.”

Scouted staff writer Dan Modlin can’t imagine sitting on anything else except this cushion. “The seat cushion relaxes under pressure so things in your pants, like your wallet, or your butt, won’t take the brunt of the pressure from the chair—instead, the cushion will.” It’ll turn any chair into an ergonomic seat in no time.

This is my personal favorite. It has a permanent spot under my couch so I can get a massage while lounging. It really works out shoulder knots and because you can customize the strength by pulling your arms forward, you can really dig in.

While getting a new desk chair won’t immediately help with back pain, having the right chair can help prevent it from getting any worse. This one has a fully adjustable headrest, so you can really maximize your working position.

Scouted contributor Wendy Rose Gould bought this mattress for her guest room and promptly slept on it for multiple nights. “I usually read a book or thumb through my Instagram or Facebook for a good 30 minutes in bed before falling asleep, she said. “But I dozed off within 10 minutes each night because I couldn’t keep my eyes open. I slept through the night without any issues, and I’m a very light, finicky sleeper.”