5 Tools to improve your posture

Somewhere between the third Zoom call and the fifteenth scroll break, your posture gave up. Hours of typing, scrolling, and slouching have made all of us resemble reluctant question marks.

Appearance aside, bad posture can affect productivity, cause muscle strain, and lead to headaches. Bad posture has also been linked with poor blood circulation and scoliosis.

But there are tools today that help you to stand a little taller. From ergonomic chairs to comfy cushions, there is something for every overworked employee.

TBS has listed five products to help you improve your posture.

Ergonomic chairs

Employees sitting for longer hours are at a significantly higher risk of developing back pain and bad posture. Ergonomic chairs can be a great way to tackle the interferences that occur from prolonged periods of screen time. Designed to support the natural curve of your spine, these chairs help to keep your back straight and your shoulders relaxed.

There is a myriad of ergonomic chairs available for you to explore. Task chairs, executive chairs, mesh chairs, kneeling chairs, and saddle chairs. However, for your typical workday, task chairs are suitable.

An advanced ergonomic chair is engineered to support the natural curve of your spine, encouraging you to sit upright. These chairs usually have comfortable seating that ensures you can sit for a long time, an adjustable headrest, armrest and lumbar support.

With a 150-degree multilock tilting system that allows you to recline safely and adjust your seating angle accordingly, it also helps to reduce fatigue during long hours of work. Combined with a 3-inch high-density moulded seat cushion, this chair is your go-to for long work hours and deadlines.

Where to buy: LIVING edge 

Price: Tk 25,500

Standng desk

A standing desk is more than a functional workspace accessory. It can help to significantly improve posture. By reducing the tendency to slouch that arises from sitting for prolonged periods, it engages the core and back muscles and supports overall better posture, improving spinal health.

The best standing desks combine practical engineering with refined, elegant design. Smooth motorised adjustments allow for effortless transition between sitting and standing, while stable two-stage columns and a robust coated steel frame provide unwavering support. The impact-resistant tabletop offers durability, and precise height control encourages natural movement, adaptability, and flexibility.

Where to buy: GRID 

Price: Tk 42,500

Posture Cushion 

Often thought of as simple accessories, adding softness to a chair or accenting a living room, cushions are more than just decorative pieces. A posture cushion is in a league of its own. Far from being merely decorative, these specially designed cushions serve a precise purpose: to provide targeted support that enhances comfort, reduces strain, and encourages proper alignment during long periods of sitting. For those who spend hours at a desk or in meetings, a posture cushion can transform an ordinary chair into a wellness-focused seat that actively promotes spinal health and overall comfort.

Crafted from a thoughtful blend of cotton and high-density foam, this oval-shaped posture cushion marries ergonomic design with the luxurious, responsive feel of memory foam. Its contours are carefully engineered to relieve tailbone pressure, gently supporting the hips and lower back while subtly encouraging a natural, upright posture. Lightweight yet resilient, it adapts to your body with every shift, making extended sitting not just tolerable but surprisingly comfortable.

Where to buy: Tynor 

Price: Tk 2,300

Monitor stand

Monitor stands are used to elevate screens to eye level, reducing neck and shoulder strain. They promote better posture, minimise slouching and enhance desk organisation. Monitor stands help to reduce slouching and promote a more natural, healthy posture.

Monitor stands are easy to use. They are designed to elevate the screen to eye level, relieving eye and neck strain. Some also offer drawers and compartments for storage. If you are lucky enough to get a very good one, it may also offer cable management and space underneath for keeping your keyboard. Some monitor stands also offer smart cable management, combining ergonomic support and practical, minimalistic management.

Where to buy: GRID

Price: Tk 2,500

Neck pillow

Your usual travel buddy can be more than just a pillow. Usually perceived only as a sleeping tool, neck pillows are now also used for their posture support features. With the right features, an ergonomic neck pillow helps keep the head aligned with the shoulders and prevents forward-head strain, neck tension, and encourages upright posture.

Ergonomic neck pillows are often made with high-density memory foam. Specially made for improving posture, an ergonomic pillow usually cradles the neck while also easing built-up tension and discomfort. By maintaining proper positioning, they help relieve neck pain.

Where to buy: Tecno Health Bangladesh

Price: Tk 5,80