I bought this, to use after a surgery, as backrest, as it is cumbersome to stack pillows every time you want to sit up. To say this made my life easy, is an understatement. It gives a lot of support for the neck, head and arms. I am so glad I bought this backrest. Vfm.After a month of using it, I bought another one for my dad, who is a senior citizen. He too loves using to while watching TV.