Study finding
Lumbar support pillow reduced lumbar flattening by 2.88° (95% CI 1.01-4.75), bringing posture closer to neutral during prolonged sitting
Source: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2013Lower Back · Stays in Place
Support that stays where your back needs it, wherever you sit.
The Rest-a-Back lumbar support cushion is designed to provide additional lower back support while sitting. The weighted counterbalance strap allows the cushion to sit securely over the back of a chair without needing to be fixed in place.
Simply place the cushion over the chair back and adjust the height until the cushion sits comfortably against the lower back. The weighted section helps keep the cushion positioned correctly during use.
This portable cushion can easily be moved between chairs and is suitable for use at home, in the office or in the car.
30 × 20 cm
(12 × 8 inches)
Total strap length: 64 cm (including weighted section)
Putnams designs specialist support pillows and cushions — this listing is part of that range.
Each model targets a specific need (neck, knees, elevation, seating). Match the product title and who-it-is-for copy to your sleep or sitting position rather than buying a generic hotel pillow.
Use our pillow finder or the benefit bullets on this page: pick by body area (neck, knee, back) and position (side, back, sitting).
Most Putnams covers are removable and washable — check the care line in the product details for this SKU.
Yes — sizing, fills and covers are specified for everyday home use. Delivery to the United Kingdom is shown at checkout.
UK delivery usually takes 2–4 calendar days from ordering, including processing and weekends. Delivery is free on orders of £39 or more, or £5 below that. Check the estimated delivery dates beside the price for this item.
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The Rest-a-Back cushion is designed to provide additional support for the lower back while sitting.
The cushion uses a weighted counterbalance strap that rests over the back of the chair to keep it positioned correctly.
The cushion can be used on office chairs, car seats and home seating.
Yes. The velour cover is removable and can be washed according to care instructions.
The cushion is handmade in the United Kingdom.
Position lumbar support at the natural curve of your lower back, approximately at belt level (L3-L4 vertebrae). It should fill the gap between your back and the chair without pushing you forward or causing you to hunch.
Lumbar support pillow reduced lumbar flattening by 2.88° (95% CI 1.01-4.75), bringing posture closer to neutral during prolonged sitting
Source: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2013Center of pressure measure (comfort indicator) was significantly improved with lumbar support pillow (p=0.017) in 30-minute sitting task
Source: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College StudyA lumbar support pillow with a cut-out for the posterior pelvic tissues improved an objective measure of comfort in healthy individuals and patients with low back pain.
Cochrane Collaboration, Systematic Review AuthorsThese studies concern the wider product category or design principle and may not have tested this exact product. Individual results may vary. These products are comfort supports, not medical devices, and they are not NHS-approved.
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