NRS Healthcare MEDesign Backfriend Back Support, Double Padded - Folds to Carry

I brought this in 2017. Not sure if it’s the same company. The price then was £60, after being recommended by a friend.I suffered from lower back pain and was not able to sit in any chairs Or lay on my back and I worked in the community as my job.I can honestly say this save me.At the start it went everywhere from the cars to sitting in restaurants, at home and In the office. At university, came to all my classes.This help relieve my pain, and I was able to sit in cars ( worst one).At the time I was 29 years old and believe me nothing to be ashamed of, to take it with you everywhere.I would not have been able to function if, it was not for this.Warning;When adjusting the clips at the back, follow the instructions. It was one of the most difficult things I have ever experience, if done wrong, it will damage the clips.Because I damaged it initially, the bit at the back broke two years later.I still use it in the car until this day.The price of this is well worth, the outcome.I can’t stop recommending this. I brought it again for a friend who can not sit for long.

This is a good item, generally. But I can’t help but feel it was ‘cut a bit short’. I do use it, but not as much as I would, if the the whole thing was altogether bigger. Bigger seat, depth & width, so of course, wider back too. I would think it is only reasonably comfortable for smaller sized people. I’m glad I bought the double padded one. I do understand that this is a portable item and, hence, needs to be neat & lightweight.

My Dad broke his back severly when we were younger. The doctors told him he would probably never walk again. Now he plays tennis and skis and a big part of his recovery has been due to this backfriend.I have one at home just for better posture (dont suffer from bad backs myself). Really comfy. If, like me, you had bad posture, it will feel a little strange to start with but now I find it so relaxing and comfortable. Just about to buy one for work.I saw someone else complain they were too short for this (5ft 2in). I am 5ft 8in and it fits me fine and my Dad is over 6 foot and hit fits him fine. So should be fine for most people.

This is a fabulous item. use it all the time while driving and find it very helpful and comfortable. I have been using the Backfriend for many years but the clips broke in my previous one and had to replace it. Even though it is a very expensive item I wouldn't be without one. Great purchase

I appreciate that for many this has offered significant relief so I don't want to criticise it too heavily for not fitting me. The challenge with an item that is designed to fit "the majority" is that it is not very adjustable when you are one of the minority it does not seem to fit. When I try and sit with this in the car for periods over 30 mins I feel that it is forcing my mid spine (upper lumbar / lower thoracic) into a shape that is not natural - ultimately it has ended-up causing me more pain. Having persevered for a couple of weeks, I have been forced to concede that the incompatibility of my spinal curve is simply not down to poor posture that can be corrected to fit this better over time - it just doesn't work for me. Shame really - I think this could have been great.

After a few friends recommended this product it was exactly as described, by them, and by other reviews I'd read online. It may seem on the small side but my boyfriend uses it whilst long distance driving and he said its absolutely great. He's recovering from a slipped disc and said it's very comfortable, regardless of the fact he's still in a lot of discomfort.

I bought this because I developed thoracic back pain. It does ensure your back posture is correct, and you do notice the difference when sitting. I don't find the seat very comfortable though. I did have to alter the height of the back, even though the instructions which you read when it arrives recommends leaving it as it is. It would be helpful if the instructions mentioned how you should experience the feel of it when correctly positioned. For instance, matching the lumbar support to the small of your back is critically important, in my opinion. And sometimes there is misleading pain as the back readjusts into its correct posture. Altering the height is a fiddle; you need patience and strong thumbs. It's light, but robust. Easy to carry around, and store when not in use.

My wife broke her back two years ago and swears this helps a great deal and help with her posture and relieves any pain in her back wither it's in the car or on her chair makes a great improvement even though the price seems high Amazon is the cheapest for this when we bought it but Def worth every penny my Mrs says .