Orthopedic seat cushions are a special group of goods. And their peculiarity is precisely in their purpose. Some orthopedic cushions can be bought, guided by the desire to achieve additional comfort. Whereas the purchase of a seat cushion is most often necessary, since it is required based on medical indications, and also - attention! - to prevent the risk of these very indications.
A person spends the lion's share of the day in a sitting position. When eating, when driving, when working - if the work is related to office work, when watching movies or your favorite TV shows. And even at this moment you are probably sitting - at a laptop or PC, with a phone or tablet in your hands. And you are probably not sitting quite correctly. Please try to look at yourself from the outside right now, without changing the position of your body. You see: one shoulder is higher than the other, the spine is bent into a sad letter "C"...
Meanwhile, it is very important to maintain correct posture while sitting - after all, the main load falls on the spine, and this is, figuratively speaking, the central axis of the human body, on which, in fact, everything is held :) So, there are special orthopedic pillows, which just help the spine not to bend, holding the back in the right position, providing the ergonomic relief it needs.
Seating cushions can be conditionally divided into two types:
- for the spine - such pillows are placed under the back, leaning on them during seats,
- under the buttocks (under the tailbone) - they sit directly on them (they are also called rectal pillows).
Then there are varieties depending on the filler, cover material, shape and size of the product.
Yes, at first it seems that in this variety it is simply impossible to understand how to choose a seat cushion. However, this is an apparent impression.
In fact, to figure it out, it is important to look for your right pillow based on your needs. That is, you must clearly understand what expectations your purchase should meet, what it should “be able to do” and how to work in order not only to have a beneficial effect on your body, but also to help it with existing problems.
Statistics say that after forty years, almost everyone begins to “feel” their back. And for every five people in this age group, one already has obvious musculoskeletal disorders, confirmed by a specific diagnosis. Usually, sedentary work “hits” the back the most - these are drivers, office workers, employees.
A sedentary lifestyle puts enormous stress on the joints and intervertebral discs. The fact is that with continuous sitting in the same position, the same muscles suffer. Because they are in constant tension, or, in medical terms, in a dangerous state of semi-spasm. This is dangerous because of the formation of compactions in the muscles (trigger zones), which are usually localized in the muscles of the cervical, shoulder and lumbar regions, as well as the buttocks.
What are the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle? Osteochondrosis, inflammation and exacerbation of chronic conditions of the reproductive system, varicose veins, curvature of the spine, disruption of the heart and the entire cardiovascular system, excess weight, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, oxygen deficiency, hemorrhoids, etc.
“Wait, wait! Enough of scary examples! I have a sedentary job, and I have no problems with my back!” - almost every reader who has been touched by the described consequences and considers himself quite healthy will exclaim.
I don't want to continue to scare you, but this is NOT a problem YET. Muscle strain will definitely make itself known sooner or later.
Of course, if you run in the morning, or give your body physical exercise three or four times a week, or interrupt your sedentary work every half hour, squat, swing your legs, arms, bend and walk in place - you really have nothing to worry about. However, if you are in a sitting position without a break for more than two hours in a row, there is definitely a risk of complications.
Benefits of an orthopedic pillow:
- prevention of pain in the cervical and shoulder girdle, lower back and the entire spinal column by unloading the corresponding muscles,
- reduction of the load on the coccyx and pelvic area,
- normalization of blood circulation,
- relief of fatigue and tension in the back - in all its parts,
- for expectant mothers - relief of expectation of the baby in the late stages of pregnancy,
- prevention of diseases characteristic of a sedentary lifestyle (osteochondrosis, scoliosis, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, disorders of the cardiovascular system and musculoskeletal system, etc.),
- maintaining correct, natural posture when sitting and etc.
In addition, the right pillow will help alleviate the condition under certain medical indications:
- prevention of bedsores,
- relieving stress and providing the necessary comfort during recovery from injuries or surgery,
- normalization of blood circulation in the pelvic organs and, as a result, reduction of pain in the postpartum or postoperative period, etc.
Depending on the purpose and area of application, the filler of the seat cushion can be different. Often it is polyurethane foam, sometimes - polyurethane foam with the so-called "memory effect". There are pillows made of latex - rubber foam consisting of air-filled granules. Some types of pillows use natural filler - for example, buckwheat husk. Filler of biological origin can contain herbs as an addition - chamomile, thyme, mint, lemon balm, creating an additional aromatherapy effect during use.
The guarantee of the pillow's effective work for the benefit of your health will be its correct placement (in some cases - fixation) at the place of use.
Please note that back pillows for an office chair and for a car are two different products!
And please be healthy to us :)
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