We Picked The Best Office Chair For Back Pain at EVERY Price

Back pain is one of the biggest reasons most are looking for a new office chair. We picked the best office chairs for back pain at every major price point.

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[CHEEBnRUN]

After watching your videos for months, I bought a custom Fern last week. Seems to be the best chair for me. Thanks for all the info and honest opinions you've shared over the last few months ( and years). Your tier list videos were an invaluable tool in my decision making process.

[ori-yorudan]

Last week I picked up 2 brand new Steelcase Leap V2's for $25 each off facebook market place from an office that was being dissolved.
I've probably used up my luck for a while.
Loving the chair for my daily use and home office though!

[Dreforian]

Just got the Colamy Atlas. I'm 6'6". The chair is good for the upper body, though I never felt fully relaxed in it, even with the head rest. Maybe not enough "give". However the curve in the back and my body size meant that the lumbar support actually didn't do much. It was there, but not really "pokey". Just very shallow. The much bigger problems with the chair for someone my size were 1) the seat; despite the much-storied length adjustment, it still only got to about 2/3 of my thigh length. Can't slouch in this at all or your cheeks will be the only part touching the seat. 2) the arms. they were neither long enough, nor steady enough. The adjustment options sound great and look adequate in 3 seconds of footage, but practically, I can't get them to sit still, so they shift around with any kind of motion under the pressure of body weight. Don't grip them while standing up. They CAN be adjusted to at least support your arms when sitting up straight, and using a keyboard in your lap or medium desk height, but they are almost useless when reclining. I would have gladly traded the deeper recline settings for longer seat or sturdier armrests.

TLDR: There's being tall via being long-bodied, long-legged, or both. The Colamy Atlas works well (in the back department) for any sort of long-bodied person. It falls short (literally) for long-legged tall people.

PS: And the arms are either suffering from quality control, or they are just bad. The Atlas incorporates amazing adjustment *options* *for the price* but it doesn't execute those options well enough to justify them

[Mullerchiropractic]

I'm curious, which chair has the best seat cushion?

Piriformis syndrome is something I see in my office all time, and this is due in large part to the seat cushion either never having been distributive enough before bottoming out or breaks down within a year of daily office use (8+ hours per day). However, I noticed this feature was never mentioned in all the reviews. I agree the back rest and lumbar support is important, but I'd argue that the seat cushion is equally important.

What are your thoughts on seat cushion quality, comfort and longevity at each price point?

[camgeiger]

Currently sitting in my Leap V2 refurbished from BTOD, gotta say, I'm impressed with how good the chair is. There isn't anything exciting about it, it's just a good feeling chair that works well! Used the Black Friday 10%, thanks for that, and it ever arrived 2 days early to Florida, NICE! Thanks guys for all the great content you produce out, and I look forward to the live stream Monday! Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

[AP-temk]

Sitting in a Radano office chair right now. Literally the most supportive office chair i've ever sat in. The lumbar support is a godsend.

[Naaylor]

Just ordered the Zody for £314. I hope it is actually good

[jmag]

I’m 511 230, budget is 700 -800 and I’ve been watching videos for like a month and still can’t decide. I think I spend at least 10 hrs a day in a chair and have low back pain. Looking for any guidance. I wish I could afford a Fern it looks so cool and seems to be the best …

[thearkhostxbone]

What color/material combo is that blue/white zody? can't seem to find it anywhere?

[JuanAM-]

Hello, was wondering if anyone could help out. I've been indecisive on which chair to pick under 200. It's between the Ticova and Colamy Kirin. Which one do you think is better overall in terms of build and seat comfort? Or if anybody has any other recommendation under 200, I would appreciate it as well.

[Jason-drse]

I'd like to see cushioned Manager's chairs Big and tall, Something on the more squishy soft side then the workers chair.

[realshmoothie]

Hey, I feel like I'm dying in my leap v2. My lower back is constantly tensing and spasming up in it. Way too aggressive lumbar. What chairs best allow you to fit in your own comfortable position with less aggressive lumbar? I'm 5'7" 165

[heroteen]

What chair does anyone recommend for a lot of reclining? I spend a lot of down time playing games while reclining on my chair, but my chair is pretty terrible at keeping my lower back from hurting.

[mastercookie]

I have one question, I'm looking for something cheap and still semi-comfortable. For the past year I've been using a small kitchen chair for my desk and recently been hoping to switch to something more comfortable but under $100. The cheapest chair on Amazon is a PayLess Office chair for $20, would you, or anyone reading this comment recommend it? (for my situation at least)

[shoutingstone]

Be aware that if you're in the UK or EU and looking for a Fern it DOESN'T come with the upholstered digital knit backrest with no option to add it. The only option available is the Mesh back which looks awful (like stockings stretched over a DVD rack). I've spoken to a rep who confirmed they have no plans to offer the upholstered back in the EU/UK market either.
I imagine this alone would knock it out of its S Tier spot so would be great if you could mention that when you do future roundups for us non yanks :)

[CloudMountainJuror]

Does the Colamy Kirin have tilt tension adjustment? I’ve looked around your reviews and online and can’t seem to find a clear answer to this yet - it doesn’t look like there’s a tension knob on it, unless I’m missing it?

[catalin]

What are your thoughts on the new Ergohuman 2023 Project?

[Physiker]

I am also dealing with back pain and since not all of the chairs in your list are available in Europe, let me ask you something.
I am looking for an office chair for home, where I don't sit 8 hours a day, budget around €500. So I stumbled upon the Herman Miller Verus going now for €545, but then I saw Haworth Zody on sale for €650 (black version), which I feel is a great deal.
I am 177cm (5ft10) and do not wish for a very strong lumbar support, also prefer mesh chairs. What do you all think?

[Dandubin]

Hi guys! Given the choice, would you choose the Clatina Mellet or the Colamy Kirin?

[Youngcat]

Would you consider doing a review on 2 Canadian brand chairs, namely the Global G20, and the Allsesting YouToo chair?