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Let me guess: you’re probably reading these words with rounded shoulders, hunched over and that all too familiar feeling of discomfort just above your hips. If you’re used to peering down (whether at your smartphone or keyboard), having general poor posture, or dealing with back pain for some other reason, we found a product that may help bring real relief — and on sale at that!
Reviewers call this lumbar support pillow by Samsonite a “game changer” for chronic lower back pain, while some say it’s an essential tool for reducing back strain while sitting in a vehicle or working from home. It’s adjustable and fits most chairs and car seats. Plus, it’s full of cushy memory foam with proper ventilation to keep you from running hot. Right now, the pillow is on sale for 30% off its usual price — dropping it to just $20 for a limited time.
This Samsonite may look like a regular pillow, but it’s far from it and your back will know the difference.
Plop it on a chair behind you and its curved shape pushes your lumbar forward, forcing you to sit straighter and taller. This elongates your spine and helps reduce pressure and strain on your back. Even reviewers who’ve had back surgery say it really works.
“I bought this back support, along with another brand to try, for a long drive across the country,” explains one review. “I can’t believe how great this back support worked for me. In the past couple of years, I have had [two] lower back surgeries, plus one neck surgery, and sitting for any length of time can be very uncomfortable for me, but with this back support, I had almost NO pain! […] I can’t recommend this support enough.”
The pillow also has a strap so you can firmly attach it to chairs, though some users say it’s unneeded, and it’s ventilated to prevent overheating. People use it in their office chairs, dining room chairs, vehicles of various sizes
If your back could use a little more TLC, reach for this Samsonite pillow and see if it helps your hunched-over woes. And in case you need more testimonials, check out what other reviewers had to say below.
And yes, tending to your posture is highly recommended by experts. Not doing so has some pretty serious consequences stretching far beyond back pain.
“Often times when we think about posture we are focused on the way it makes us look,” Liza Egbogah, a trained chiropractor, osteopath and myofascial release expert, told HuffPost in a previous report. ”[B]ut our posture has serious implications on both our physical and mental health.”
Egbogah asserts that, along with destroying your back, it can also cause headaches plus neck pain and shoulder pain — but it doesn’t stop there. Bad posture could be the culprit behind your constipation, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome. Big yikes there.
Grab this lumbar support pillow to treat yourself (or a loved one🎁) to more back and posture support. Also, scroll on for more promising reviews on this pain-relieving find:
“Made a world of a difference. Bought 1 for my crappy seat in my work van. It worked so well I bought 2 more, 1 for my recliner and 1 for outside chair. Didn’t make the pain go completely away, but it sure did help.” — Frank S.
“I have chronic lower back pain and sitting for more than a few minutes can be difficult. I bought this for my car and it is AMAZING. I no longer have to frequently squirm and rotate to relieve the pain. It was so helpful I bought a second one to use at home. Well worth the money. I tried two other versions before finding success with Samonite which provides a more ergonomic and firmer support.” — Bright847
“I had some pain in my back from over exertion and found this lower back support. It fits perfectly in my chairs at home and helped with supporting my back and eventually making the pain go awy.” — Douglas
“This pillow made such a huge difference in the comfort of my office chair! I work from home full time and my back was killing me since my chair had no lumbar support. Bought this to see if it would help and it made a world of difference! It adds great back cushion while not being too soft. I also like the removable cover so its easy to clean.” — C.G.
“Very comfortable. I work in an office and sit at a desk most of the day. My provided office chair has no lumbar support. I purchased this pillow in hopes that it would help support my lower back. This pillow fits my needs perfectly!! When I first purchased the pillow it felt like it was too much support however, after using the pillow for a couple of weeks I have noticed a dramatic change in my comfort at work and my back now feels 100% better!! Love this pillow!!” — Mark O
“This lumbar pillow makes such a difference! It’s firm but comfortable and keeps my posture in check during long hours at my desk. The strap holds it in place perfectly, and the cover is soft and breathable. My back feels so much better!” — Michelle Kivitt
Also, if you really want to double down on improving your back posture, then check out these other chiropractor-recommended finds worth considering, curated by former HuffPost Shopping reporter, Haley Zovickian.
Some travel-friendly resistance bands
“These are great portable workout tools that you can use to strengthen your stabilizers that reinforce good posture,” Egbogah said. This five-pack of latex exercise bands covers five different resistant levels that you can customize for your specific needs.
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Posture-supporting shirts (Yes, these exist!)
“If you’ve spent a lot of time with bad posture[,] it can be hard to have a good sense of what correct posture feels like. Posture supporting apparel like posture sports bras and tees help to reinforce good posture and prevent bad posture,” Egbogah noted. “As you wear posture friendly apparel your muscles and fascia will adapt to support you correctly.”
Egbogah recommended these posture shirts from AlignMed, available in men’s and women’s sizing. They’re designed to work as a wearable therapy that activates and retrains muscles as you wear them.
“I didn’t really want to pay this much, but it’s worth every penny,” wrote one Amazon reviewer. “This shirt makes me feel good. I have chronic muscle tightness in my back and find this to be a major pain reliever. Who knew my posture was the problem? I ordered just a bit smaller than I expected based on the guidelines that suggested the snugger the better. The tightness is the reason it works so well on my sore back. Don’t order too large.”
If you’re between sizes, AlignMed recommends sizing down.
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An around-the-neck phone holder
“One of the biggest contributors to poor posture is looking downwards to our phone,” Egbogah told us. “We spend so much time on phones and laptops and when we do, we’re often looking down. This puts a lot of strain on the neck and pushes our head forward into anterior head carriage (when the head moves forward out of alignment).
“A neck phone holder allows you to look straight ahead thereby preventing slouching and forward head posture,” she explained.
Based on Egbogah’s recommendation, we chose this gooseneck cell phone holder that sits around the neck and which Amazon reviewers call one of the best things they’ve ever bought. It sports silicone pads around the neck and foam padding at the chest area for added comfort, and it’s designed to be super flexible so you can bend it for your preferred view. It can also stand upright on a counter or table!
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Resistance bands with handles
This five-pack of exercise bands is another solid choice, according to California-based physical therapist Chris DeRosa, who specifically recommended the set for older folks because of its convenient handles.
“Routines with the bands can be used to build upper body strength and lower body strength,” DeRosa previously told HuffPost. “They are cost effective and come in varied resistance so people can use lighter or stronger bands if they feel the exercises [are] too easy or too hard.”
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Or a gooseneck phone holder you can clip to your bedside or desk
Clip this bestselling hands-free phone holder to the edge of your desk, and thanks to its bendy gooseneck, you’ll be able to text and video call at at eye level, sans hand fatigue. But the real joy of this gooseneck holder is its potential to reduce the neck and back strain that comes from slouching over our phones.
Based on Egbogah’s advice that looking straight ahead at your phone can help prevent slouching, forward head posture and resulting pain, we think this phone holder is an excellent choice. Reviewers call it a “neck saver” (and a “third hand“).
Just clip it to your table, chair or headboard to get started.
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A hidden-gem nylon strap tool for gentle stretching
In previous coverage, DeRosa also suggested this six-foot Stretch Out Strap for gently stretching the legs and upper and lower body after self-massaging. What sets this apart from other stretching gizmos are its 10 built-in loops, which allow greater control; you can also use the loops as comfy yet grippy holds for your feet and hands.
It comes with a stretching exercise booklet and access to its video stretching guide.
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A handheld massager to relax tense muscles
Egbogah also recommended this bestselling handheld massager to help loosen muscles that are overly tight from too much sitting.
“When we sit[,] our hips are flexed,” Egobah explained. As a result, the hip flexor muscles “tug on the spine and pull the body into a slouched posture,” she wrote. “By releasing muscles that tighten up and force you into poor posture[,] you can actually improve your posture.”
This handheld massage gun sports seven speed levels and ten interchangeable massage heads to target muscles from head to toe; its fork head is specifically designed to massage the upper back and spine, while its shovel head works on the lower back. At 40-50 decibels, it’s quiet, and is long-lasting to boot, possessing a run time of up to six hours before requiring a recharge. One reviewer on Amazon called it “a personal masseuse that fits in your hand.”
Clip the coupon for an added discount at checkout.
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Self-massaging, including with a vibration therapy massage ball
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Or self-massage using specialized rubber massage balls
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