From: The effect of a lumbar support pillow on lumbar posture and comfort during a prolonged seated task
LBP group | Discomfort VAS (out of 100 mm) | ||
---|---|---|---|
Location | Baseline (mm) | Standard chair (mm) | Lumbar support (mm) |
Neck | 11.5 (19.1) | 8.7 (10.4) | 4.6 (7.0) |
Upper Back | 6.6 (10.1) | 13.8 (20.4) | 7.5 (10.7) |
Mid Back | 12.0 (11.0) | 10.6 (9.7) | 8.6 (8.1) |
Low Back | 25.0 (21.1) | 19.7 (13.1) | 17.7 (17.4) |
Buttocks | 6.6 (9.1) | 10.2 (17.0) | 5.3 (8.2) |
Thighs | 5.3 (13.6) | 6.1 (17.5) | 3.5 (8.1) |
Lower Legs | 2.1 (3.2) | 6.5 (17.6) | 6.1 (14.9) |