If your lumbar support is too high, it puts pressure on the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels in that area of your back. This can cause an uncomfortable pressure point and can cut off circulation to certain muscles, leading to pain. It can also hurt your lower back, as it can twist without support.

Why does using lumbar support hurt my back?

When your lumbar support is too high, it makes you lean forward and slouch – causing you to feel fatigued. When it's too low, it forces you to hyper-extend your back – resulting to back pain. Position the adjustable lumbar support just above the belt line. The goal is to keep the natural curvature of the spine.

Why is my lumbar support uncomfortable?

If a lumbar support causes discomfort, it means it is set too high, too low, or too deep. A sustained lordotic sitting position decreases disc pressure and thereby disc degeneration.