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Benefits
* Enables gradual relief from sciatica and general upper and lower back pain. After a few weeks using the soft inserts, the firmer Lumbar and Thoracic inserts can be fitted to progress the users relief from upper and lower back pain.

* The thoracic support encourages the shoulders to pull back and around the central vertical hump in the support, providing a better pattern of posture for the neck.

Materials
* Ventilation and breathable Air Mesh cover fabric

Colours
* Available in Black or Grey.

Chair Fitting Options
* Three fitting straps are designed to hold the Portable Back Support at the right height over a chair to suit the user's lower back.
* Straps are easily adjusted to fit different chair back. The vertical support position can be used when unable to use a horizontal strap

Car Use
* this back support is specifically designed to fit a car seat. The tapered sides fit neatly into the contours of your car seat.

Method Of Use

* Three fitting straps are adjustable to hold the back support at the correct height over a chair to suit the user's lower back. Straps are easily adjusted to fit different chair backs. A strap can be fitted vertically to support the Back Support on a chair, when unable to use a horizontal strap.

Place Of Manufacture

ComfyBack (Queensland, Australia)

Price Guide

Price from Comfyback

Models

Only one model is available.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.