I ordered this roll for neck support rather than lumbar support, but find it's not suitable for that purpose. Here's my situation. I like to sleep with a small roll type pillow for several reasons. I started using a rolled up bath towel and found it worked great to support my head and neck while preserving my hair style and not aggravating my skin which can break out with rosacea if I use a pillow that retains heat. I switch to a side sleeping position during the night often times and then the rolled up towel is not high enough to give me good neck support. I found a U shaped pillow at BB&B with a comfortable foam that I love in winter for back sleeping, but it doesn't work for side sleeping either, so I set out to find a foam roll that would work for neck support ideally from both back and side positions, but at least the side position. The pillow I like is not heat sensitive and firmer than most foam pillows, hence my thought to try the firm version of this pillow. Sadly, it is REALLY firm. It may be great for lumbar support, but is way too firm for laying your head against. I get hardly any depression in the foam from the weight of my head, so it feels rather like the upholstered arm of a chair instead of what I was hoping for. My search continues.If, like me, you are looking for foam neck support, I don't recommend this.
Rating:
[2 of 5 Stars!]