I need more lumbar support

[Colin]

Although it's not my car, I still drive it enough to find that I'm not able to adjust the seats to get comfortable. I'd like to add some foam under the stock seat covers to add some support to help my (chronic) lower back pain. I had done a mod to our S2000 seats by sliding padding under the center section of the stock recaros. However, for the CR-Z it looks like I'll have to unzip the seat covers. Has anyone done this? Are there any pitfalls that I might run into?

[CR-Z Canadian]

If it's not your car, and the other driver is OK with the seats, how about a portable lumbar support (Obus Forme works well for my chronically bad back).
It won't damage the seat, can be removed at any time, doesn't look bad, and best of all, it is well designed to help your back.

Whatever you choose, I hope it works for you. I know how debilitating LBP can be, and that's no fun!

[Colin]

Thanks for that link, I'll be looking into that. Fortunately, the primary driver is somewhat oblivious to the need or lack of lumbar support. So if I were to find a 'cheap' way of modding the seat, it would probably be a better alternative considering our finances these days.

[Gitano]

You may want to look into an inflatable air bladder system. There are several you can find on the web. Here are some links to illustrate:

Universal Inflatable In Seat Lumbar Air Bladder

Inflatable Back Lumbar Support Pillow - Mfg# 127 | Seat Supports

"How To" customize seats with an inflatable lumbar support - Pontiac Solstice Forum

[Colin]

Thanks for those links, I guess I need to see how our seat covers come off to know what to do.

[CR-Z Canadian]

Colin,
I don't know your circumstance, but have you ever heard of this:
http://www.treatyourownback.com/subscriber/

A simple book with a dumb title, but it probably saved my life - literally.

Here are some of the Obus Forme products:
ObusForme.com | Obus Forme Home

I have the ultraforme, and the high back rest supports, and find them both very helpful. Have not needed them in the CR-Z, yet, though.

[Colin]

Originally Posted by CR-Z Canadian

Colin,
I don't know your circumstance, but have you ever heard of this:
TreatYourOwnBack.com - Treat your low back pain & neck pain using McKenzie techniques online in your home

A simple book with a dumb title, but it probably saved my life - literally.

Here are some of the Obus Forme products:
ObusForme.com | Obus Forme Home

I have the ultraforme, and the high back rest supports, and find them both very helpful. Have not needed them in the CR-Z, yet, though.

Thanks again for the links, I've lived with back problems most of my adult life. As with most, I've adapted my lifestyle to just work around it.

[Cybrwzrd]

How about one of these?

JDM CR-Z Lumbar Support

[CR-Z Canadian]

Originally Posted by Cybrwzrd

How about one of these?

JDM CR-Z Lumbar Support

Good find!