ObusForme Highback Backrest Support - Extra Tall Padded Seat Cushion and Lumbar Support Pillow, Portable Posture Support with Soft and Durable Foam

I am 5'6" and have been using this daily as a makeshift full seat back for an office chair that only has half of a back. It is SO much more comfortable now! This fits the shape of my back perfectly, and the moveable pillow is just the right size and shape to support my neck. It's also a good-looking design with no gaudy logos (unlike many other ergonomic products... big pet peeve of mine), and it just looks like part of the original chair at first glance. If I have any issues at all, it's just that it makes a bit of a crinkly noise when I move, since it has a plastic layer on the interior that's apparently meant to prevent issues with moisture. I won't take a star off for that, but I figure prospective customers may like to know in case that kind of sound bothers them. This was a pricey purchase for me, but I feel like I definitely got my money's worth, especially since it saved me from buying a new $200+ chair!

This was recommended to my husband by his physical therapist. It’s quite comfortable and really helps support his back. The chair back is a little low so this helps support the full back.

I have a low back office chair, and a crazy CEO who will freak out if all the chairs in the office do not match exactly. I was having so much pain in my neck, especially towards the end of the work week. This is firm, perfect height, adjustable, and supports my head. The price was steep for what it is, but I would recommend any day.

I'm not one to regularly leave product reviews - mainly because most of what I've purchased on Amazon are books, and I really think that's up to each reader. But I AM going to leave feedback on this BACKREST. Background: I have a "bad back" (congenital defect where there is very little room up the center of the vertebrae for the spinal cord. I had a slipped disc at L4-L5 about 20 years ago (chiro), the onset of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome throughout my IT career (chiro), a whiplash at C4-C5 in a head on collision (chiro), a complete "blowout" of my L4-L5 that had me on the floor screaming for 911 which involved morphine and carrying me on a board to the ambulance for an emergency fusion of my L4-L5 (neurosurgeon, titanium plate), and NOW, my C4-C5 (never healed properly), after trying EVERYTHING with my great chiropractor, had an MRI and the vertebrae are damaging my spinal cord, causing my entire right arm to go numb if I hold it above waist level for any length of time. So I will have my SECOND back surgery December 21st, 2010 (ho ho ho...). SOOOO... I have been around the block with back/neck pain. I have tried too many chairs to mention. NONE ever were "right." My last chair (executive leather) was HORRID once I sat in front of my Mac with it, and went to Salvation Army. My "new" chair is "okay," but I just didn't have the support I needed to sit in it for long hours in front of the computer and it caused middle back pain (which is ACTUALLY what got me seeing my chiro again - it was after a period of adjustments that the C4-C5 problem became apparent). I bought a "chiro Backrest" (The Ultimate? - a Canadian company) from his office, but that was useless - no support at all. I was reluctant to give this Backrest a try - but I'm not about to sell my Mac Pro and just use my laptop because of my back. So I gave this a try. THIS is the "Ultimate" (if there ever was one)! It COMPLETELY supports you. I use it without the lumbar pad, but I can see how someone who hasn't been operated on there may need that support. It's Velcro, so you can put it EXACTLY where you need it. The Backrest is awesome and fits like a glove. I have a tendency (the neck) to lean a bit forward, so I added what is actually a "lumbar roll" support around the top of this Backrest for my neck and it works like a charm. I have only positive things to say about this product. If I were you, I would buy THIS ONE, and have a happy back. I may get one for my car. The company is 5 STAR all the way; ships fast, great product at a MUCH LOWER price than most "ergo gear," and I've talked with them on the phone (number is in their Amazon profile) and they are SO customer-oriented! So, there's my "two cents," from someone who NEEDED this Backrest, and I am hoping this review will be able to help others like me (even if you have a GOOD back - if you want comfort and TAKE CARE of your back - buy this).

Good investment. I have 3, at home, car and work. Makes you adopt a good posture. Works good with one of the ObisForme cushion.

The back on this is high enough to support a person’s head all the way to top. Got this for husband after spinal neck surgery, really helps him support his entire spine. He uses it with an armchair. It would be hard to use on a soft couch, it needs the stiff back of an armchair or chair.

I was hoping it would fit in my Ford Maverick which has the most uncomfortable seats in the world. Unfortunately it hit the headrest. I did try it on a deck chair just to see how it felt. It seems like a well made product that will not collapse over time like memory foam solutions that are heavier. My other issue is that the item I received was obviously opened before (perhaps a return).The box was split a bit and there were small doug fir pinecones stuck to the fabric (could have gotten in the split in the box). I suspect it was a return as the support was not in a bag or anything inside the box. There was also additional tape on the box (like it had been opened). I might consider a shorter version once this is refunded.

Dont be fooled by these great reviews, this is hard and understandable. It has very little cushion. You can feel the hard plastic when you hold it or squeeze it. Again Very uncomfortable. High price trash. As for the adjustable lower lumber it's a very small piece of Velcro material that is holding this in place. Honestly not worth your time or money.

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This Obus high back support is the best made . Do not be fooled by other brands. I drive longhaul transport. Also I bought one like this one about 30 years ago . But accidentally lost it someplace when I switched trucks. Obus makes the best back supports.

Very high backed with lumbar support and ergonomic design. Goes up to my lower neck. I’m 5’ 4” tall. Fabric doesn’t breathe well and stuffing makes crinkly sound. Kept it as it gives me the support I need

Super comfortable. A little awkward getting it in the car and adjusting it but once it was set it was great!

Will work for taller people … the narrow upper part was my issue