: of, relating to, or constituting the loins or the vertebrae between the thoracic vertebrae and sacrum
lumbar region
Examples of lumbar in a Sentence
This seat provides good lumbar support.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Saatva Classic Mattress, for example, was named the best mattress for lumbar support by Women's Health editors and spine experts because it was specifically designed for people who suffer from back pain.
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Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
For starters, the spacious 215-gallon spa features 29 stainless steel multilevel jets that can be set on a timer and a lounge seat with lumbar support and back jets.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 21 Dec. 2022
Do yourself a favor and add a seat cushion or some lumbar support to your car setup.
—Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2022
The pressure points for a back sleeper are found in the lumbar areas along the lower back.
—Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2021
Your room will seamlessly embrace boho style with this eclectic, lumbar pillow.
—Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
The removable headrest can also be used as a lumbar support pillow, plus the chair features natural wood armrests.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 9 June 2022
No matter the material or size, the Iskur’s lumbar support adjusts to meet your back in its optimal posture.
—Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 11 Nov. 2022
To be sure, changes in reimbursement are not solely to blame for the rise in lumbar fusions.
—Simone Betchen, STAT, 21 Sep. 2022
Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
For starters, the spacious 215-gallon spa features 29 stainless steel multilevel jets that can be set on a timer and a lounge seat with lumbar support and back jets.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 21 Dec. 2022
Do yourself a favor and add a seat cushion or some lumbar support to your car setup.
—Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2022
The pressure points for a back sleeper are found in the lumbar areas along the lower back.
—Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2021
Your room will seamlessly embrace boho style with this eclectic, lumbar pillow.
—Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
The removable headrest can also be used as a lumbar support pillow, plus the chair features natural wood armrests.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 9 June 2022
No matter the material or size, the Iskur’s lumbar support adjusts to meet your back in its optimal posture.
—Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 11 Nov. 2022
To be sure, changes in reimbursement are not solely to blame for the rise in lumbar fusions.
—Simone Betchen, STAT, 21 Sep. 2022
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lumbar
adjective
lum·bar
ˈləm-bər 
-ˌbär
: of, relating to, or near the loins or the bony regions of the lower spinal column
the lumbar region
Medical Definition
lumbar
adjective
lum·bar
ˈləm-bər, -ˌbär
1
: of, relating to, or constituting the loins or the vertebrae between the thoracic vertebrae and sacrum
the lumbar region
2
: of, relating to, or being the abdominal region lying on either side of the umbilical region and above the corresponding iliac region
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