Has anyone opted for an inflatable lumbar support? Does this sound like a good idea or not?
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Has anyone opted for an inflatable lumbar support? Does this sound like a good idea or not?
I've lived with two ruptured discs for over 30 years. Sometimes, I'm fine, sometimes not. I have a variety of pillows, braces, and gadgets that help me when my back is bad.
My suggestion is that you take a bath towel, fold it in half the long way, and roll it up. Stick some masking tape on it to hold the shape. You want a roll that's as wide as your back, and about 4-5" thick. Place that on the seat back slightly elevated from the pad. You'll know when it's in the right spot, depending on which disc is bad.
Try that inexpensive home remedy for a while. If it brings relief, then you could consider buying something more professional.
My suggestion is that you take a bath towel, fold it in half the long way, and roll it up. Stick some masking tape on it to hold the shape. You want a roll that's as wide as your back, and about 4-5" thick. Place that on the seat back slightly elevated from the pad. You'll know when it's in the right spot, depending on which disc is bad.
Try that inexpensive home remedy for a while. If it brings relief, then you could consider buying something more professional.
I'm 6'2"and a pillow works great for me! Gets me down lower in the seat were I want to be too.
Jay
Jay
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James Dean is rolling in his grave...
James was a short guy
;-)
Well, to be blunt, James Dean died young...
For the rest of us who are of a "certain age" - well, we make compromises. We've got inflatable lumbar in our Ford truck. Very nice. It is power, but you can get a simple system that is manual. You know the little rubber hand pump that is used for blood pressure cuffs? Looks like that with the bladder mounted inside the seat.
If said addition lets you drive the car more - knock yourself out.
angela
For the rest of us who are of a "certain age" - well, we make compromises. We've got inflatable lumbar in our Ford truck. Very nice. It is power, but you can get a simple system that is manual. You know the little rubber hand pump that is used for blood pressure cuffs? Looks like that with the bladder mounted inside the seat.
If said addition lets you drive the car more - knock yourself out.
angela
Rostra sells a kit. I added their seat heaters.
http://www.rostra.com/products/comfortseat-automotive-lumbar-support-by-rostra.html
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RPC-250-1454
http://www.rostra.com/products/comfortseat-automotive-lumbar-support-by-rostra.html
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RPC-250-1454
Hey you guys.....Inflate this....
Aren't those "little rubber hand pumps" also what is used with a Kerswill pump?
Troy, how did you know that? I didn't......
I had an inflatable lumbar support in my 91 Miata. It was pumped up by a little hand squeeze 'do dad'.
Worked fine, but eventually started to lose air.
Worked fine, but eventually started to lose air.
For the Miata one you can get those at moss motors or just google for that matter. Ex wife had one in her Miata. Not use how much you are needing it to blow up to.... It will not get as big as that pillow.
And the Ford Trucks they use a crank with metal wire that bows a piece of metal. I guese you can build something like that.
BADSPD
And the Ford Trucks they use a crank with metal wire that bows a piece of metal. I guese you can build something like that.
BADSPD
My Ford F250 has an electric version. No idea what goes on when I push the button - lot'sa motor noises and the lumber support "inflates".
Must have a Kerswill pump or something in there....
Must have a Kerswill pump or something in there....
I'm with Jim. I've just finished another 2,500 kms of our trip and am now in Victoria, BC. First stop was Yellowknife,NT which is 5,600 kms from our home. I always travel with a towel rolled up and placed in my lumbar region. Without it I'd be a wreck after clocking that mileage.