Targeted profile
Support is concentrated where a flat backrest may leave an unsupported space.
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Weighted Lumbar Support Cushion
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£68.99
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Weighted back support that stays put on sofas and armchairs.Designed to rest securely behind you while giving the lower back a supportive lift.
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Estimated delivery: Jul 25 - Jul 27
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Weighted, No-Fixing Design
Counterbalance holds support over the chair back
Set Your Support Height
Slide the cushion until it meets the lower back
Portable CertiPUR Foam
Moves easily between home, office and car seating
Shaped support for the space behind your lower back
The compact profile fills the natural gap between the lower back and the chair or mattress, without requiring a bulky cushion.
Easy to position
Move the support until it sits comfortably against your lower back.
Practical everyday size
Designed for use without replacing the chair or mattress beneath it.
British comfort specialists
Made in Devon. Refined since 1979.
Second-generation, family-run British manufacturer with decades of experience creating practical comfort and positioning products.
- Family-run since 1979More than four decades of British design experience.
- Specialist support productsPractical designs for sleep, sitting and everyday comfort.
- Handmade in DevonProduced by skilled craftspeople in the Putnams factory.
Inside the Devon workshop
Family-run British manufacturing since 1979
Product details
Rest-a-Back Weighted Lumbar Support Cushion
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.
Product Features
- Weighted lumbar support cushion
- Counterbalance strap design – no fixing required
- Supportive CertiPUR® foam construction
- Removable zipped velour cover
- Suitable for home, office and car seating
- Lightweight and portable
- Handmade in the United Kingdom
Cushion Size
30 × 20 cm
(12 × 8 inches)
Strap Length
Total strap length: 64 cm (including weighted section)
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Delivery
- United Kingdom:Free delivery
- Order cut-off: 12:00 PM (GMT)
- Handling time: 1–2 business days
- Estimated delivery: 2–4 business days
- Courier: Royal Mail, Evri, or Yodel
Returns
- Return window: 14 days from delivery
- Condition: Unused, original packaging
- Faulty items: Full refund or replacement
- Restocking fees: None
- Refund processing: Within 10 business days
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rest-a-Back cushion used for?
The Rest-a-Back cushion is designed to provide additional support for the lower back while sitting.
How does the cushion stay in place?
The cushion uses a weighted counterbalance strap that rests over the back of the chair to keep it positioned correctly.
Where can the cushion be used?
The cushion can be used on office chairs, car seats and home seating.
Is the cover removable?
Yes. The velour cover is removable and can be washed according to care instructions.
Where is the cushion made?
The cushion is handmade in the United Kingdom.
Where should lumbar support be positioned?
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.
Research Behind the Design
Research Behind the Design
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, 2013Study finding
Center 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 StudyExpert insight
A 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 AuthorsImportant note
These studies concern the wider product category or design principle and may not have tested this exact product. Individual results may vary.
Consult a healthcare professional for personalised medical advice.