Qutool Back Support for Office Chair Memory Foam Cushion Lumbar Pillow Cushion Lumbar Support Pillow for Home, Office Chair, Car, Travel

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Height: 37 to 41 in | Weight Capacity: 275 lbs | Headrest: No | Adjustable: Yes | Warranty: 7 years Material: Memory foam | Positioning Straps: Yes | Shape: Rectangle | Care Instructions: Machine washable cover Height: 37.3 to 42.5 | Weight Capacity: 400 lbs | Headrest: No | Adjustable: Yes | Warranty: Limited lifetime However, a person should consider how they are intending to use a lumbar support pillow before purchasing one. Her preferred material? Anything inflated. “Inflatable cushions allow firmness adjustment as well as the ability to shift your weight and activate your core muscles throughout the day,” she explains.

That said, if you’re recovering from injury or need something more stable, a fixed-shape memory foam cushion with a little give might be exactly what you want. Think about what kind of support you need, then find a cushion made of material that will give it to you.Based on our testing of 19 lumbar support pillows, the Samsonite Ergonomic Lumbar Support Pillow is our top choice thanks to its soft-but-firm memory foam, secure fit, and high-quality construction. We continue to test each lumbar support pillow at home and will update our recommendations if we notice anything substantial that we haven't already documented. Most cushions are either inflatable or made of memory foam, and while one isn’t necessarily better than the others, it’s important to know what you need in terms of support before you choose between them. Physical therapist Susan Eby, MS, of Eby Physical Therapy in New York City, says too-firm cushions are uncomfortable, but that squishy memory foam can, in some cases, compress too much to provide many benefits.

John Gallucci, Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT, CEO of JAG-ONE Physical Therapy in New Jersey, specialist in injury prevention, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and athletic conditioning For a midrange pillow (in terms of pricing), we were impressed at the construction and never noticed any flattening out. That said, we weren’t able to test this pillow as much as one we would keep in an office chair since it’s just for the car—and sometimes we simply didn’t feel we needed the extra support and removed it mid-drive.

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The most important factor to consider when purchasing a lumbar support pillow is where you’ll use it. Some lumbar pillows work in both your car and your office chair, for instance, but if you’re looking for a pillow for using in bed, get one that’s specially designed for sleeping or laying on.

If you spend eight to 10 hours a day at your desk, Dr. Radermacher says investing in a good office chair is basically investing in a long-term commitment to your spinal health. His advice? Don’t cut corners, but you don’t have to break the bank, either: with a little research, you can find an affordable office chair that provides just as much value as the more expensive brands. Material: Memory foam | Positioning Straps: No | Shape: Oblong | Care Instructions: Machine washable cover, dryer-safe inner We researched dozens of seat cushions and evaluated them for material, price, added features, and breathability. Each of the seat cushions chosen in this article was determined to be the best of these factors. Setup: We assessed how easy it was to receive and assemble the chair. If white glove delivery was performed we noted that, along with how clear the instructions were and if we needed a second person to help us put it together.Comfort: We used each pillow a minimum of 10 times over the course of two weeks, for at least 30 minutes at a time while either sitting or lying down. This allowed us to assess the comfort of the material the pillow was made from, including how soft or firm it was, and whether it became more or less comfortable with repeated use. We also appreciated its appearance—the gray color looked less like an eyesore than other options on the market. It held its shape nicely throughout testing, and even though it’s light in color it didn’t attract much dirt. The price point is perfect for the support this pillow provides, though we would have loved to see more adjustability in the straps: they were extremely long for the chair we were using, which meant the pillow often slipped out of place when we weren’t seated in the chair. Durability: An office chair should be stable and built to last, so we tested the chair to see if it was wobbly or flimsy, and also looked for any manufacturer’s height and weight limit requirements. Material: Memory foam | Positioning Straps: Yes | Shape: Wedge | Care Instructions: Machine washable cover