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Today\u2019s fast-paced life has left us with little time to focus on our physical and mental health. Fierce competition, mental stress, and lack of physical exercise have created havoc in our lives and have led to severe health conditions, which are difficult to manage without being mindful of our lifestyle choices. Lower back pain is one of the most common health issues among working professionals who have to sit for long hours without any lumbar support like a lumbar cushion<\/a><\/strong>. To make things worse, poor posture puts great pressure on the lower back and elevates stress on the soft tissues, which further aggravates the pain in the lower back and makes you susceptible to other chronic issues.<\/p>\n

According to statistics, 7.5% of the world\u2019s population suffers from lower back pain.
\nBack pain was the leading cause of disability worldwide, in the year 2017.<\/em><\/div>\n

All You Need to Know About Lumbar Back<\/h2>\n

Before we delve deep into the different aspects of issues and solutions related to lumbar back, let\u2019s look into its anatomy. The lumbar back is the area between the thoracic region that supports the rib cage and sacrum, which is connected to the pelvis; it has five vertebrae labeled as L1 through L5. Our spine has a natural S-shaped curve that changes once we sit on the chair for long hours with our upper back resting against the chair and lower back placed in a forward position, leaving a gap. This position puts extreme pressure on our soft tissues as they support these muscles throughout the day. In this situation, the right posture, the position of the chair, and a lumbar support pillow<\/a><\/strong> play a great role.<\/p>\n

Choosing the Right Lumbar Cushion<\/h2>\n

Most of the seating out there, be it an office chair, car seat, recliners or sofas have some kind of lumbar curve. For these kinds of seating Ergo21 has their Lumbar Cushions in two sizes. Regular size 18 x 18 w X 1.5 inches, which works very well with task types of chairs that have a low back or your typical wheelchair. The Large size 18 w x 24 x 1.5 inches is good for high back chairs, sofas, automobiles and recliners. The high resilience medium density foam provides the proper support and at the same time fills in the gentle C curve without digging in. In addition, the spine\/back rests on the 4 LiquiCell membranes that keep the nutrients flowing. Another benefit of this type of foam is that it absorbs the road vibrations. The design itself slightly forwards the chest thus increasing breathing by 20 to 25% which helps in staying alert on the road and prevent fatigue because of the higher oxygen intake.<\/p>\n

The picture on the left has the Ergo21 Original 2-inch Seat Cushion and the small lumbar.<\/p>\n

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On task chairs like the one on the right, one can use their Ergo21 Lumbar Roll. This measures 16 w x 10 x 2 inches. It can be strapped to the back and adjusted perfectly to support the spine.<\/p>\n

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This too has the LiquiCell Blood Flow Technology. In addition, all the three Lumbar devices are covered with a soft micro stretch fabric that does not create pressure points so one can sit comfortably. This chair features their popular Ergo21 Travel Cushion which is very versatile and can be folded in half for easy travel and can be used on a sofa, recliner, dining chair, car and is the favorite of pilots who fly long hours.<\/p>\n

From the United States<\/h2>\n

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\nMelinda Cerisano Suglio
\n5.0 out of 5 stars<\/em> Awesome!<\/strong><\/a>
\nReviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020<\/p>\n

Verified Purchase<\/a>
\nI am an airline pilot and I have to sit for hours strapped to a seatbelt. Boeing seats get worn down and I have tried many many cushions. This travel seat cushion is easy to carry around it folds well in a tote. It is designed so that you can move forward while seated and twist around without being bothersome. I fly international trips and this cushion has released all back and leg pain. It is a great lumbar pad as well. This has been a great find for me!<\/p>\n

Where the depth of a chair is an issue for big body types, the Ergo21 Travel Cushion is ideal as a back\/spine cushion. One just slips it behind and positions it at the lower spine.<\/p>\n

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\nNurseNan
\n5.0 out of 5 stars<\/i><\/em> Instant relief \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/a>
\nReviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022<\/p>\n

Verified Purchase<\/a>
\nInstant relief using ERGO21! I have 1 or 2 of nearly all ERGO21 products; THEY ALL HELP ME MORE than any other back cushion out there.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not exaggerating, 2 of 4 surgeons recommend I get a 4 level lumbar fusion (L2-S1). Was injured at age 63, now am a 71 y\/o retired orthopedic & rehab RN who knows how to pace myself & mostly do the right things re: pain management. I may push pain to the back burner, but it pushes itself to the front again, sometimes on fire.
\nEXAMPLES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Travel<\/strong> – using the lumbar back + sport seat in my old camper or car after a 5 – 6 hour drive (short breaks included), I literally stand up straight & walk about with 80% less pain or stiffness as without ERGO21.<\/li>\n
  2. Back & Butt<\/strong> – the travel cushion is my favorite versatile \u201cgo to\u201d cushion to minimize pain at home or even air travel,I sit on &\/or place behind back (I have 2).AND I enjoy bicycling again, maybe not for hours, but long enough for either a little cardio or a lot of feeling good just cruisin\u2019.<\/li>\n
  3. Sleep<\/strong> – I try to travel often, the sleep pad has turned awful mattresses into an \u201cawfully good\u201d nights sleep.<\/li>\n
  4. Foot Pain<\/strong> – after 5 foot surgeries since age 16, I use medical orthotics, but foot pain is still lessened by ERGO21 insoles.<\/li>\n
  5. TV<\/strong> – I try to resist to do nothing in the face of pain, but at the end of the day I have to. The open coccyx Cush didn\u2019t quite feel right until Steve said \u201cturn it around\u201d & voil\u00e0, easy fix for my old recliner<\/li>\n
  6. Value<\/strong> – a supreme product by a super decent company for a very fair price & MADE IN THE USA! If you want to pay less, you\u2019ll get a less effective product.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The ERGO21 selection, is UNMATCHED & backed by the ultimate customer service of owner Steve Gambhir! He has amazing intuition & experience in designing a very helpful line of pain minimizing & comfort maximizing items.<\/p>\n

    Just ordered the mesh chair cushion, lumbar roll + new to me foldable travel cushion w\/o foam; I\u2019ll add new review after I use them.
    \nMore than words, it\u2019s the experience !!<\/p>\n

    I can\u2019t say enough, but I\u2019ve said enough.<\/p>\n

    NanJanRN<\/p>\n

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    Who All Require Lumbar Support?<\/h2>\n

    As discussed earlier, people who are into jobs that require them to sit for long hours, for instance, IT professionals, graphic designers, call center executives, etc. need good lumbar support, which can be achieved by opting for a fine quality lumbar support pillow for office chair<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. Those struggling with lower back pain, degenerative spine conditions, spinal arthritis, whiplash, spinal stenosis, etc. also require lumbar support for utmost comfort while sitting. Depending upon the severity of the health condition, you can choose a lumbar cushion\u00a0that is versatile, super-soft and offers relaxation to the spine.<\/p>\n