I spent fourteen months working from a dining chair before I finally bought a proper ergonomic chair. By the end, I had chronic lower back pain, a standing appointment with a physiotherapist, and a very clear understanding of what sitting badly for eight hours a day actually costs, in discomfort, in productivity, and eventually in …

When I started working from home full-time, my setup was a laptop on the bed with a pillow propped behind me. Within three weeks, I had a persistent ache between my shoulder blades that didn’t go away on weekends. My bedroom had become my office, and my body was paying the price. Setting up an …