The Original McKenzie Night roll — Low Back Pillow for Sleeping and Round Back Support Pillow for Spine and Side Support — Size Large/Extra Large

When I got up in the morning, I could not bend over and had burning pain down my right leg. Was almost impossible to even dress. I saw a video on YouTube (Bob & Brad) and they were showing possible things to do to help this kind of back pain. I did the stretching and it did help. I ended up buying this lumbar pillow. It was a big awkward to start, but after about a week, I had no more pain in the morning. I could actually enjoy my shower. Worked for me.

I’ve bought this item 4 times over the past 4 years and each worked well, provided good support and helped me sleep much better without back pain. But the current version is awful. For some reason, somebody changed the design and this roll is now too big in diameter, too firm and too small in length (though I bought the exact same size as before)—pretty much unusable. Very disappointed.

UPDATE: I originally wrote this review the first of January 2023; it's now the middle of March 2023. I still haven't sought medical treatment for my back. Currently I'm on the fence as to whether it was a lumbar issue, or possibly a gluteus medius muscle strain/injury/pull? Whatever the issue, the key word in that sentence is 'was'. I'm not saying I'm back to 100%, but I'm now definitely somewhere in the 90+%. I still sleep with this thing every night, and I still wrap it a little lower than the product guide recommends. All the daytime back pain and difficulty bending down and sometimes even walking, is gone! Obviously I can't guarantee others will have my same results, but as I said below, I would buy this thing again in a heartbeat -- it has seriously been worth every penny! Cheers again! ________ So, I'm fairly certain I have an issue with one of my lumbar discs but have stubbornly not sought medical attention just yet. Sleeping had been a nightmare when trying to sleep flat on my back -- that's to say, I could lay on my back without issue or pain, but the moment I would try to get up, the lower back pain was almost unbearable. So I started side sleeping, which only helped a small amount. Yada yada, I was finally recommended this and picked it up on a whim... It is absolutely incredible. I probably look a bit ridiculous tying this thing around my waist at night, but no matter. I've been using it nearly two weeks now and my sleep has improved at least 70-80% or better. It recommends putting the product around the small of your back, but I go lower for my own personal comfort. Seriously, I don't typically leave Amazon product reviews, but this thing has worked beyond my expectations and I needed to show them some love. It's a simple design and idea and if there ever comes a day when I wear this one out, I'll for sure buy another. Cheers!

First, I didn't realize I could not return this when I ordered it. That is on me, lesson learned. This pillow may work for some, but it has caused me more pain in my spine and legs that even Gabapentin won't help. I felt like I was sleeping on a hard roll, not something that made you feel comfortable while giving you support if you are a side/back sleeper. Kept waking up due to the pain and being uncomfortable. So be sure this is what you need before ordering it as $40.00 is a lot to throw away if it doesn't work. The pillow itself is of good quality and worth the money, just didn't help me with my back and nerve problems. I wish you well in finding relief from your back pain. If the pillow works for you it is a 5 star, if it doesn't it is a 1. Being fair I gave it a 3 because it was a zero for me, but others might find relief and give it a 5.

Mine was too large (xtra lrg) but really it is as other reviews have said VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. McKenzie PT books said it would take a few days to adjust. I’m not sure I want to exchange for more appropriate size and give “a few days” a go…

The purpose of the McKenzie program is to RESTORE normal lordosis in lumbar and cervical spine AND discs. Distortion of the spine and discs (bulge, rupture, etc.) is what causes pain. I could see how this roll might not work if you are not following the book TO THE LETTER. And that includes constantly correcting your posture (which the books teach you exactly how to do) sitting, standing, walking AND sleeping. You are building a habit of good posture, which means consistently strengthening the postural muscles. My neck started acting up while I was working on the lumbar program. Instead of reading the neck program and starting that, I thought I would go to the chiropractor for a quick fix and he over-adjusted me and made it worse. So I started the neck program. When I was in a lot of pain, back and neck, the excercises initially increased the pain, but the pain reduced every time I did the exercises. When I hit a roadblock, I went back to the book and discovered I missed something. My pillow was a big issue for my neck and I had to get another one that I could use with the cervical roll. I so wish I had discovered this method years ago. I'm 72 now and so grateful I'm getting my strength back as well as significantly reducing all kinds of pain. I found that correcting my posture also improved my rotator cuff issues (full thickness tear, really painful, debilitating, refused surgery bc they always end up doing it over, makes money for them, doesn't heal you. Also used a copper infused brace that restricted shoulder movement, allowing to use you hand fairly normally while preventing re-injury of rotator cuff. I started the lumbar exercises about 3 months after starting the shoulder brace and the lumbar exercises accelerated the healing.). Only complaint is that it flattens out too soon. I'm buying another one because it's easier to use than constantly having to re-roll a towel.

Good quality and comfortable a lil bit pricey.

Don’t buy. It is scam.This product is extremely disappointing and uncomfortable to use. After just one use, my pain significantly worsened instead of improving. I am now dealing with serious lower back pain and undergoing treatment because of it. This has been a very negative experience, and I strongly recommend that others avoid purchasing this product.

after using for a while, it doesn't support than the beginning

Found the roll to be far too large for helping herniated discs. Was unable to use it at all.

not worth the money