Back Booster 1001 Inflatable Lumbar Support Cushion

These pillows do provide good back support, BUT they seem to last only a day or two beyond Amazon's 30-day return deadline,and then they develop bad leaks which make them unusable. Kinda expensive for 30 days worth of back support!05/24/12 - The manufacturer read my review and sent me two new pillows. I took one of them on a 35-day cruise, which included a 10-hour flight, and the pillow performed flawlessly throughout that time. No leaks, and great support and comfort. I have been using the other one in my car and can report the same great results.I appreciate the chance to try them again and am delighted with results now.

It leaks air therefore unusable. I inflate it and then after using it for 20 minutes it's deflated. I used it twice a week for a month and then it started leaking air. Contacted the manufacturer through email listed on their website and never received a response.Poor quality, definitely would not recommend, it eases back pain and provides comfort but it comes with the price that you have to purchase a new one after several uses since it will start deflating and you are no longer able to use it.

This is a good travel support cushion. It folds up small so it will fit in a purse or backpack. It doesn't take too much effort to inflate. I'll use it sometimes if I know I'm going to be at my computer desk most of the day. It worked great for me for about a week, but I think it may have a small leak already somewhere.

I ordered this item because I was just recovering from throwing out my back and was taking a long flight to Hawaii. Before the flight, I used the Back Booster a few times in the car and at the office, and it felt pretty good. Definitely made the recovery easier. The elastic strap that is attached makes it easy to hold the support in place on a car seat or a chair. This is espescially useful for taller people who may want to position the support a little higher. It takes some time to figure out the right inflation amount for you. I use it half inflated at most.The big test came on the 6 hour flight to Hawaii. Again, I found it to work the best when it was about half inflated. One nice feature is that the support is shaped so that one end is a little more round than the other. The instructions state that the round end should be at the top, but you can also turn it so that the round side is down if you need lower support. On a plane, you can't secure it to the seat since you can't wrap the elastic straps around the back of the chair, but since you're sitting in one spot most of the time, it stays in place. I thought that it provided great support. I honestly wish I would've used this even before I had back pain - it would've saved me many uncomfortable hours on flights.I give the product high marks for portability and durability. It deflates easily and folds nicely into a small pouch. I'm a big guy (6'4, 300lbs.), and lean onto the support as hard as I need to, but this product has not leaked at all. I keep it in the office now in case I start to feel a little bit of back discomfort. For a portable device that can help with back support and discomfort, I'm really pleased with the purchase.

I've purchased 3 over the past 4 years. The first one lasted virtually the entire 4 years, and I loved it. Stayed inflated for at least a day at a time. I accidentally left it on a plane, and had to order a new one to replace it.The 2nd one worked well for a few months, then developed a leak that deflated it in about 20min or less.The 3rd one deflated in about 30min right out of the box.I emailed the manufacturer, who asked me where I purchased it. When I said Amazon, I never heard from them again. Apparently they don't support any product purchased thru Amazon, even if it was within their warranty period.I put a few more dollars into a replacement, and bought a different brand. I've tested it, and it stayed inflated for several days. I will take it on it's first flight next month. I don't like the fact that the new one is bigger, and takes more room in my carry-on. And it is not wedge shaped, like the Back Booster is. But the Back Booster's inability to stay inflated is a deal breaker. The different brand I bought is seems to be thicker and better construction. But we'll see how it does over time.

I originally got this because I was taking a bunch of flights in a short period, and I needed some relief from terrible airplane seats. This thing worked very well on planes, although it sometimes pushed me too close to the seat in front if there wasn't much legroom.Anyway I began using this every day in my office maybe a month or two ago, and it has worked great there too. Unfortunately, it now doesn't seem to hold air, or as much as it used to, so the support is provides is much diminished. I'm not sure if this will still be usable on planes in the future, but I'm definitely going to have to get a different one for every day use. Of course, this thing also only costs $15 (at least on Amazon right now), so I can't really complain that it didn't last that long under every day use.I still give this four stars because it did do the job while it lasted, and it's honestly more convenient to have this while traveling, rather than a full size cushion that doesn't deflate.

"The Back Booster is a terrific product. I have had one strapped to my desk chair for months, giving me the best back support of any cushion or wedge that I have ever used. This thing is very rugged, and the company prides itself in quality as well as customer service. I actually had a problem with one cushion leaking (in the valve, I believe), which I believe is pretty rare. I emailed the company and the owner immediately replaced mine, without question. Again, I think such problems are so rare, but defects do happen, with any product.