Perfect for therapy and can be modified for sleeping.
I suffer from a herniated disk in the lower back and was looking for a device to elevate my legs while sleeping. As I unboxed the Therapist's Choice® bolster, my initial impression was it was designed for physical therapy and not well suited for sleep. Nevertheless, I gave it a go that night. After about one hour my legs were uncomfortable, so I returned to a pillow for elevation.<br /><br />I liked the firm support but the sharp peak was pressing into the back of my knees. I decided to modify the bolster to better suit my application.<br /><br />The vinyl cover was unzipped and with careful pressure, the foam interior was removed. An electric carving knife proved to be the perfect tool for the modification. Initially I tried one inch off the peak and and gave it a test nap on the bed. It was much better so went one complete night with it elevating my knees.<br /><br />This time, I went four hours before waking up with discomfort.<br /><br />The following evening, I carved an additional inch off the peak and this seems to be ideal. Firm but gentle support, suitable elevation, and a complete night's rest. I woke up with no back pain so reinstalled the vinyl cover and zipped it up. The small plastic zipper balked at first, but finally slid into position. The cover slides over sheets but my bent legs locked it into position as I slept on my back.<br /><br />In summary, this bolster is clearly a Therapist's Choice® with easy to clean cover and sharp corners, perfect for brief sessions. It is as advertised.<br />It took a few minutes with a kitchen tool to transform it into an ideal solution for sciatica pain relief at home. I think it is great and recommend to others with the noted reservations.
Rating: 4 stars