My back issue is with the mid to upper areas. Does this support those as well or just lumbar?
808671
If you are in the 5 foot 5" to 5' 10" range the lumbar works. Otherwise it just plain doesnt work at all, is uncomfortable even painful to use.
808672
Yes, the lumbar support is velcro'd on so you can move it to best suit you.
808673
this comes up pretty high, just under my husband's shoulders giving his entire back support and the sides sort of cradle your sides. Hard to explain but we both have back issues and don't drive without it.
1967136
Yes magnets help. and helps support so back doesn't hurt as much. I'm a large woman and it was small for me and pulled to hard on my shoulders.
357219
The lumbar support is a medium density foam cushion that adjusts up and down to fit your back. It offers better support than without it, but the plastic "C" clips that lock the support onto the chair allow more give that I would like. From the looks of the new posture fit tech - it's more secure and less likely to give, offering more support than the lumbar support feature. In the end though it's still the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. It's more than paid for itself in the added productivity it's allowed me to be, instead of having to adjust, get up and walk off the sore spots... I can get my job done.
2135677
Yes and there was not for me. I was okay with that because I just "Googled" it and found out it is recommended to use with a pillow to support your head. For the money I spent I am VERY satisfied with this purchase. On the occasions where my back is stiff, I can feel it "pop" as I lay to stretch it out. :)
1749727
The back doesn't have to be all the way down to the seat to provide support. There is a 3 inch gap between the seat and back on mine, and it the bottom of the back hits me mid-buttocks, completely supporting the back.
930839
I like it, the high back gives me better head/neck support. If you need more support, the back cushions fit nicely in it. I have a bad back so this means a lot to me.
2045550
Hi, Honestly, I don't know what "air filled lumbar support" is. There are magnetics stitched in casings vertically down center back and horizontally across bottom elastic piece. I wasn't pleased with the quality of the product as the stitching came loose from the elastic the first day I wore it. It wasn't because I needed a larger size; I had to overlap the straps in front so much to fit that each of the velcro pieces passed each other. The material of the back piece has split a little in a few places too.
1026706
I have used it on my upper back and shoulder area. It is larger than some others sold. I just put the device where I wanted it and leaned against the chair to help keep the sticky pads in place.
1418065
I used this to cover the topper that works for me, so I don't know if this by itself will help your back.
1142973
I purchased the Obus for lumbar support. I have used it for 4 years and it continues to provide the appropriate amount of lumbar support. There is no cervical / neck support whatsoever.
957417
I don't think that it does. It only provides support for the lumbar area while walking or other activity.
2229802
You can reach your upper back; it is electric. It works well and helps a lot but as with all products in this brand line, it will either break or stop working in about three months. Good luck. I would look for something else.
2209491
I don't have that problem so I couldn't tell you on that. But it does give me relief to my lower back. You can always try one at stores that have them displayed or a friend that has one. But I would check with your Dr before you do it to be sure it is ok with your back problem
873957
Back support is ok. You don't feel that fluffy cushiony feeling, but it is comfortable.
219747
My problems are all in the lower back (Lumbar and Sacral), so I am not certain. As this uses body weight to stretch the spine, I can't imagine that it would be as effective on upper back/neck issues. I would want to try before purchasing such a device for your purposes. I do hope that helps.
1566710
As a bike commuter, i do notice when padding is too thin. The Atlas has been comfortable. Support is thicker (~0.5" extra pad) in the lumbar region. Works for me.
2241516
Not reallly, If you have back problems like I do there is no lumbar support. It would probably fit a very large person better. However, the seat has a nice padded seat and is very comfortable for many hours. The arms are very comfy also. To fix the lumbar prob for me I made a small blanket to fit over the chair and pinned it under arms and under the back and put a thin pillow to wrap around the inside back. Works great but not great to look at.