Abstract: A portable apparatus and system for supporting the lumbar lordosis region of the back of a human being including a panel and cushion assembled in supporting contact, with the panel being flexibly formed in the transverse shape of a columnar beam providing rigidity on the longitudinal axis of lumbar lordosis of the human being.

Abstract: An adjustable eye shade is provided which includes a headband and detachable visor element. The detachable visor element and headband are provided with hook and loop connecting elements secured at cooperative edge portions which may be selectively interengaged to mount the visor element on the headband at a desired elevation, angled inclination and curvature. The headband may be formed from, or provided at the interiorly facing surface thereof, an absorbent fabric material thereby forming a sweatband for participants in athletic games, such as tennis or golf. The visor element is structurally self-supporting and formed from a flexible material which may be bent or curved into the desired configuration and secured to the forward facing portion of the headband to obtain the desired angle of inclination and curvature for obtaining the most advantageous degree of protection from the sun, the most comfortable position of the headband on the forehead and cosmetic appearance.