Best Office Chair for Upper Back Pain
If your upper back aches after a long day at your desk, you’re not alone. That tight, nagging pain between your shoulder blades isn’t just annoying—it’s a sign your body’s working way too hard just to keep you upright.
Here’s why it happens—and what you can do about it.
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What’s Causing Upper Back Pain While Sitting?
Most upper back pain comes down to poor posture, weak support, or hours of sitting without proper movement. The biggest offenders:
Rounded Shoulders
When your shoulders roll forward (hello, laptop posture), your upper back muscles overstretch and weaken, while others get tight and overworked.
Lack of Support
If your chair doesn’t support your pelvis and upper spine, your muscles have to pick up the slack. That leads to fatigue, strain, and inflammation.
Desk is Too High
Even if your posture is decent, working at a high desk will pull you into a forward posture. And the forward posture strains the upper back causing pain.
Tips to Relieve Upper Back Pain
at Your Desk
These simple changes can make a big difference:
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Check your Desk Height
The height of your desk should be the height of your forearms when your elbows are bent at 90 degrees. This allows your to sit with your shoulders relaxed, reducing strain on the upper back.
2
Move Every 30–60 Minutes
Even just standing up and stretching your arms overhead or walking around the room can help decompress your spine and relieve tension. This also helps relieve mental stress, which can often settle as upper back strain and strain.
3
Try These Quick Exercises
- Wall Slides Stand with your back and arms against a wall, then slide your arms up and down. Helps mobilize the upper spine and shoulders.
- Thoracic Stretch Over Chair Sit in a chair with a mid-back height. Lean back over the top of the chair and breathe deeply to open your chest and thoracic spine.
- Scapular Retractions Squeeze your shoulder blades together for 5 seconds, then relax. Do 10 reps. This reactivates your postural muscles.
This is general guidance only and not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.
Why the Anthros Chair is the Fix for Upper Back Pain
Typical office chairs fall short because they ignore the real problem: the pelvis.
Anthros is the only chair built to align and support your spine from
the bottom up. Here’s how it helps:
Precision Posture System
Anthros’ patented two-part back system anchors your pelvis in neutral and lets you adjust the upper back support exactly where your body needs it.
Upper Back Support That
Actually Works
No more generic contours. Our thoracic support is independent and adjustable, so your spine stays upright naturally—without strain.
Effortless Tilt Without
Collapsing Posture
Our Posture Lock Tilt technology lets you chill and relax—without letting your shoulders slump or spine collapse.
A Supportive and Soft Cushion
Gentle contours with Cloudfoat® and Cloudtex® technology offer optimal comfort and support.
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