OPTP The Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll Low Back Support for Office Chairs and Car Seats - Standard Density

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If you are disabled or have a long-term illness, you won’t be charged VAT on products designed or adapted for your own personal or domestic use. The Lumbar Rolls are good for counteracting slouching in most seats,and are firm lower back supports. It is also easier if you use a level sliding transfer especially when the arms of the chair drop down or can be removed.

The compact size makes it easy to bring along wherever you go, whether it's to the office, during travel, or even to use on your favorite armchair at home. As time has gone on, I’m loving this roll and if it was any softer, it wouldn’t have done the job of supporting my lower back. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. These do not have any real functional purpose so it is down to personal preference whether you choose a chair with wings.However, if you do need to move your bottom back, use the technique that is best for you (shuffling or lifting back), until you are supported by the back of the chair. The angle of a wedge whilst sat tilts the pelvis forward and this in turn helps to correct the alignment of the spine. The black velour covered Lumbar Roll Cushion from Aidapt has been designed to improve your posture and to help relieve pressure on the spine when seated. As mentioned previously, because the roll compresses down when lent on, it does not feel awkward to sit against. The correct seat height can be calculated by measuring the distance from the floor to the crease at the back of your knees.

It is essential that anybody who has complex seating needs should be assessed by an occupational therapist or physiotherapist who will be able to identify what the particular difficulties are and what might be the best solution.

Many of the standard high seat chairs can either be upholstered with water resistant fabric or can be fitted with waterproof liners between the cushion and its cover. For people who have continence problems, there is a choice of upholstery that is waterproof and has an attractive finish. Similarly, the support should not push your back forwards as this can overly accentuate the natural curvature of your spine.