Car Lumbar Support

Have you ever counted the number of hours that you spend in a vehicle each week? You may be surprised! And if you are not in the habit of using a car lumbar support cushion...

...you may have found that all of those driving hours are giving you driving back pain, hip pain, or leg pain, and back muscle tension.

Although automakers work hard in designing ergonomic car seats, with built in back support, it is difficult to create seats that will be comfortable for every driver and their passengers. Thus the need by some people for this added car accessory.

What is a Lumbar Support Car Seat?

Basically, lumbar support products for the car are not much different than the lumbar chair support cushions used with an office chair. The primary purpose of both is to help prevent back pain and encourage better sitting posture. As a matter of fact...

...certain designs allow the same lumbar seat cushion to be used for both an office or home chair, and a car seat.

However, unless you are sitting in a stopped automobile...

...your car, truck, or SUV lumbar support has an additional role of lumbar stabilization, as the body sways with automobile movements and the low back and spine respond to the leg functions of acceleration and braking.

For these reasons, it is important to make sure that the lumbar car support you choose is a well made, comfortable product.

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Buying a Lumbar Support Auto Seat Cushion

Have you ever shopped for a lumbar chair support for your office or home? If so, you know there are lots of choices. The same is true when buying lumbar support for a car.

Found on the Internet at Amazon, at auto parts retailers, and some major department stores, car lumbar support pads, cushions, and wedges are often...

...made of molded foam and other synthetic materials. Some massage and vibrate, others are heated, and some, designed with an extra high back, offer mid-back, upper-back, and neck support.

Also for your auto is an adjustable, inflatable lumbar pillow, or contour seats designed for vehicles with bucket seats.

You will find inexpensive and cheap car lumbar support seats, and ones that cost well over $100. So which type should you select?

If you have a back problem, you may want to ask a medical professional for advice. Particularly if you have had back surgery or a serious back injury. Otherwise...

Carefully reading the descriptions of any lumbar support products you are considering, should help you in making a decision. When I purchase one, I look for...

• a well padded chair cushion, but not so padded that I "sink" into it
• a cushion that does not stop mid-back, but instead allows my back to rest in a natural position
• a pad that is properly fitted in the seat area so that my legs rest comfortably, and...

A word of caution...
Too much of a good thing can be bad. When using a car lumbar support be sure that using it with your car's built-in support does not increase your back pain.