For Remote Workers: The 3 Desk Accessories That Fixed My Chronic Back Pain

Published: April 01, 2026

After years of slouching over a laptop, I finally found relief with these three cheap but game-changing desk upgrades: 1) A lumbar support cushion (the $20 one from Target works just as well as the $100 ergonomic chairs), 2) Monitor risers to raise your screen to eye level (I used old books at first), and 3) A footrest (even a shoebox works in a pinch). Small changes, big difference. What's your go-to office hack?