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Research shows that a 150 lb. person puts up to 600 lbs through their third lumbar disc when sitting. The Back Seat™ reduces these pressures by supporting a substantial portion of your upper body weight. As the side boards push down into a chair, the vest lifts your upper body, reducing spinal pressures and relieving back pain and sciatica.
Features
- Reduces load through the lower back by 69% or more.
- Certain types of back pain (e.g., load sensitivity) are dramatically decreased and in many cases eliminated by wearing The Back Seat™. Clients who couldn't drive across town without feeling severe pain can now drive for hours pain free.
- Can be adjusted to support from zero to one hundred percent of your upper body weight. When supporting 25% of your upper body weight the unit technically doesn't produce lumbar traction, but what it does do is greatly reduce the weight going through the lower spine.
- Also eases tail-bone pain!
Comments
- Recommended for people who do not find relief with conventional lumbar supports. It is a little more hassle to use, and can take some getting used to, but for many it is the only thing that relieves back pain while sitting.
- If the seat slips up during use, first try re-strapping the vest, then try using less traction on the side boards. If breathing is difficult, decrease the traction level, or try loosening the top strap of the vest. It is not necessary to have the side boards at maximum height to receive maximum benefit.
- It can take 2 or 3 weeks to build up sufficient "rib tolerance" to use The Back Seat for longer durations. Be patient.
- People often still have back pain while sitting with a lumbar support. This is because there are two main components to back pain: Load & Lordosis. Load is the weight one puts through his/her back and Lordosis refers to the curve of the lower spine. Lumbar cushions only improve one's Lordosis. The Back Seat™ reduces the effect of both Load and Lordosis.
Warning: Consult your physician before use. Discontinue use if pain increases. Make all adjustments before driving, and always use your seat belt.