Lumbar support

I've just changed my car and find the seat hasn't got enough lower back support. Has anyone any experience of lumbar support cushions. If so, I'd like to hear what you think of them and which type you'd recommend please.

 

I can't say I have much experience of them, but if its to use in the car, there is one thing to keep in mind.

To keep up with the ever increasingly tough Euro NCap safety standards, which are aimed at trying to make sure we walk away unharmed in the event an accident, the car seats have been the focus of a lot of attention in recent years. They are designed to kind of hug your body in the event of a wallop from the side or rear, so that the force is shared out evenly rather than being concentrated on one spot and causing increased risk of injury.

So, if you buy a lumbar support cushion for use in the car, it might be a good idea to get one that is specifically for the car (if there is such a thing) or at least get some good advice from someone who knows all about them and their safety implications. Of course it would be best if you don't bump your car, but its best to err on the side of caution all the same.

 

I used to commute 100 miles a day and I found a mesh support on a frame a great help. Anything that makes the journey more comfortable can only help toward concentration and road safety.

When Gliding I made my own lumbar support to keep the weight of the parachute off my shoulders, I could be up there for 5 - 6 hours and come down fresh as a daisy.

Before the pedants start spouting, it was a German glider but the parachutes were British. Cheers, Tony.

 

I use this one - memory foam and wonderfully comfortable. Costs about £25.

Tends to shift a bit from side to side when getting in and out of car, so I have to make sure it's where I want it before I belt up. No big deal, though. Highly recommend it.

 

Thanks Daisees. I was checking them all out on the internet and reading the comments, none of them really stood out accept one and that was a bit pricey.