OPTP Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll Standard Firmness - #701

by OPTP

Product Features

• Polyurethane foam roll counteracts poor posture and supports the natural lordosis of the spine
• Removable, elastic strap allows patients to attach the roll to standard chairs and car seats, or wear around the waist
• 4½"D x 11"L
• Removable, washable cotton/polyester cover

Product Description

Over the years, The Original McKenzie Lumbar Rolls have literally helped hundreds of thousands achieve freedom from common low back pain. An adjustable elastic strap lets users secure the roll to standard chair backs and auto seats. Proven quality! An independent laboratory compared the high quality McKenzie Lumbar Rolls, by OPTP, with competitive products and found "...the OPTP Lumbar Roll is more supportive, will not lose its supportive qualities as quickly, and will offer more consistent support longer than the other rolls sampled." An independent laboratory confirmed the superiority of The Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll in a blind random analysis with test rolls from our largest competitors. While the foam used in a competitor's lumbar roll suffered immediate and continued structural breakdown, OPTP's roll suffered no structural breakdown and remained consistent through the test period. The lab's conclusion: "...the OPTP lumbar roll is more supportive, will not lose its supportive qualities as quickly, and will offer more consistent support longer than the other rolls sampled..."

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 4.8 x 4.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000H48WYA
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #8 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Balance Trainers > Foam Rollers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars after back surgery, November 6, 2006

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R. Parker (MS, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OPTP Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll Standard Firmness - #701 (Misc.)

I did not realize this existed or how helpful it would be until it was suggested while undergoing PT. I had tried other seat type cusions, etc. for driving and prolonged sitting and got no appreciable relief, the Lumbar Roll made an immediate impact providing comfort and promotong better posture.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great support, not so great strap, January 24, 2007

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derekscorp "derekscorp" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OPTP Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll Standard Firmness - #701 (Misc.)

I experience pain and discomfort from Sciatica, and there was a point when it made driving almost unbearable. After doing proper stretches and changing how I bend and such, combined with the Mckenzie roll & tush cush, I feel much better. I noticed an immediate difference in how I felt while sitting the car while using this product. I recommend it to anyone with lower back pain. The only problem I have with the roll is the strap that comes with it. It doesn't do a very good job of keeping it in place on my seat, to the point where I just took it off the strap completely and just place it myself every time I get in my car. It is a minor inconvenience I suppose, but still worth noting.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money....., February 1, 2010

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JD (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: OPTP Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll Standard Firmness - #701 (Misc.)

The concept of a lumbar roll is very useful, and this product fulfills that need, albeit with 2 major obstacles.
A, after a few weeks, this becomes as flat as a pancake and is useless....and B, you can create as good, or better support with an old towel, or generic foam piece or any number of improvised materials. These people pray on one's desperation to feel better, instead of giving you simple directions as to use common household items they lead you to believe this will be that much more effective...well, it isn't so don't waste your money. Lumbar support it very useful, but you absolutely do not need this product to obtain it.