Everyone knows sitting all day isn’t exactly great for our health, but often it’s out of our control. If your job requires you to sit at a computer or in the car, there’s not much you can do about it. But what you can do is make your seat more comfortable, which is where having a lumbar support pillow comes in handy.Prolonged sitting strains the back by putting pressure on the spinal discs. It also tightens the hip flexors, which contributes to lower back pain. A lumbar support pillow is a cushion designed to fit the lower back’s natural curvature. This alleviates some of that pressure. It also promotes good posture and prevents slouching.Ready to upgrade your seat? Rounded up here are 10 top-rated lumbar pillows on Amazon with real customer reviews highlighting why they’re worth the money. This memory foam lumbar pillow with breathable meshMore than 23,000 Amazon shoppers have bought and rated this lumbar pillow, with the vast majority giving it a perfect five-star rating. What makes it so great? The memory foam material gently contours to the spine, making it easier to maintain good posture for longer. The mesh material is breathable, which keeps it cool. This pillow is small and lightweight, so you can bring it anywhere.Promising review: “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 KivettThis lumbar pillow that supports the whole backIf you want a seat cushion that supports more than just your lower back, this is the lumbar pillow for you. In addition to providing back support, it also supports the shoulders and hips. It straps right on top of any desk chair or driver seat — easy! Promising review: “I work a desk job and as someone who is only 27, I started to have muscle knots in my abs from sitting like a shrimp at my desk. This is a lifesaver and a reminder to sit correctly. I looked at quite a few before I bought this. Best bang for the buck. Great support. And it has straps to hang onto your chair. I wish I had bought this for my last car that didn't have lumbar support!” — Valerie k.This doctor-approved lumbar pillowThis memory foam lumbar pillow has been bought and rated by more than 42,000 Amazon customers — and the majority are obsessed. Customers who left reviews like that it’s soft and how it doesn’t lose its shape over time; this pillow really lasts.Promising review: “This pillow has been a lifesaver for my back. It’s super comfy and gives the perfect support for long hours at my desk. The memory foam feels nice and doesn’t go flat, and the straps keep it in place. I even use it in the car sometimes.” — Brandy REVIEWSThis tailbone lumbar cushion This similar pillow is designed to be sat on and not placed behind your back. The “U” shape helps support spinal alignment right at the base of the spine, helping alleviate pressure on the tailbone. This is a great pillow to take on long flights too.This lumbar pillow for your bed If you experience back pain when you sleep, having a lumbar support pillow, like this memory foam one, can help. Similar to lumbar cushions used in chairs, this lumbar pillow is placed behind the lower back and helps support the low back while you sleep.Promising review: “Worth every penny, I love it! This is exactly what I was searching for to get some back relief! Super comfortable for back support. Love the design, no bad smells, easy to travel with, firm but not too firm, durable pillow! I’ll be ordering my second one, Merry Christmas to me!” — CarolThis lumbar pillow designed to relieve multisite back painLike the other lumbar pillows on this list, this lumbar pillow goes right behind your lower back, but you’ll notice that its shape is different from the others. That’s because it’s designed to support the mid and upper back too, offering padding to these areas. Promising review: “I’ve always used lumbar supports, but I still come out of my chair with a sore lower back, so I decided to bite the bullet on this one. This one is a game-changer. I’ve been using it for the past week, carrying it with me to the office, my car and my PC at home. Keep in mind, I’m sitting down for the majority of the day, and it’s extremely comfortable and I feel like my back soreness has gone away. It’s a bit big, but I’m glad that it goes up to my mid back for support. I seriously recommend this lumbar pillow. It’s a bit expensive, but it’s well worth the price!” — Nick SalvadorThis cylinder-shaped lumbar pillow It may look like a foam roller, but this lumbar pillow was designed by physical therapists and is a top-seller on Amazon. While its shape is different from the others on this list, it works the same way, helping maintain good posture and prevent slouching, which takes pressure off the lower back. Choose from between standard density or firm density.Promising review: “I got the firm support and it’s perfect! If you’re concerned about it being too firm (in my opinion) it is not too firm. It has just the right amount of squish to be comfy while still being very supportive. I’m three months postpartum and work at a desk all day. My PT recommended I roll up a towel for lumbar support to encourage good posture, but I was tired of it not staying put and, frankly, I wanted more support. I found this and it’s perfect! I just strapped it onto my desk chair and there’s an instant improvement in my posture and comfort! As a mom to a new baby, I’m constantly hunched over in everything I do. So I highly recommend this for good posture!” — KKThis lumbar pillow for recliners Warning: This lumbar pillow just might make your recliner so comfy, you’ll never want to get up. It’s wider than the lumbar pillows made for chairs and supports the entire back, not just the low back. The cover is machine-washable too.Promising review: “I had no idea that our brand new furniture was killing my back. By the time I figured it out I was in agony. I ordered this pillow in brown to go with caramel-colored upholstery and it looks nice. Even nicer is the relief it provides for my aching back. It is well-made and attractive. Definitely recommended!” — GiddyYuppyThis lumbar cushion that’s perfect for traveling What’s great about this lumbar cushion is that it’s compact, making it easy to take with you when you travel. That way, you know that wherever you’ll be planting your tush, your back will be supported. The strap is adjustable, so it can fit many different types of chairs.Promising review: “I have scoliosis and arthritis in my spine. Sitting in the padded church pew with wooden backs had become so uncomfortable to my SI joints that I couldn't sit still. This is perfect to use to support my lower back. It makes sitting there far more comfortable. If it means anything to you, my husband's comment after the first time I used it was that I must have been more comfortable because I sat still.” — J.W.This lumbar pillow designed for carsIf you spend a lot of time in the car, this lumbar pillow can make you drives more comfortable. You sit right on it and the memory foam padding alleviates pressure at the base of the spine. The no-slip material ensures it stays in place.Promising review: “This is the one wedge cushion that was comfortable for me. I purchased three of the donut cushions for my tailbone and I returned all three — I could not get comfortable and seemed too thick, which hurt my legs. The Angel cushion has a slight angle, no hole in the middle and I have found it was the cheapest and works the best. I can position it more forward easily before I sit and it compresses for comfort without my legs being affected.” — WISGALClose Trending In ShoppingMore In Shopping