i dont have back problems, so not sure just how well it would help with that, but i did get this chair as a gift years back and it is very comfortable. its big and a little heavy, but by adjusting the incline angle, you will be able to take a lot of weight off your back by going more horizontal versus vertical. ive fallen asleep in it, so it is comfortable
the legs can also incline, so it seems like that would help as well...kind of like a lazy-boy recliner