Pillows for drivers
Orthopedic pillow for the car: everything you wanted to know
The main purpose of an orthopedic pillow for drivers is to make the time a person spends behind the wheel as comfortable and safe as possible. After all, prolonged sitting is much more dangerous than it seems at first glance.
Depending on the type and specific focus of the orthopedic effect, pillows for drivers are divided into categories:
- under the back;
- under the lower back;
- under the neck;
- under the buttocks.
It would seem that among the variety of assortment it is difficult to choose the right type of pillow. However, this is not so. The main thing is to know the weak points of your back and use this magical device to provide it with the necessary support.
Actually, it is this mandatory function that distinguishes an orthopedic pillow for the driver's seat from a regular pillow. The first one will steadily take on the load, relieving tension from the driver's back, while the second one will provide temporary comfort, but will not relieve the spine or muscles, no matter whether you put it under your back or, excuse me, under your butt.
Why does a driver need an orthopedic pillow?
No matter what the pillow looks like and what part of the back it is intended for, its task is:
- to reduce the load on the spinal column in the desired section,
- to relieve the back muscles,
- to prevent the occurrence of painful sensations (meaning headaches, muscle "clamps" in the neck, the so-called "aches" in the back, pressure in the coccyx area, etc.),
- to normalize blood circulation, minimizing the compression of blood vessels due to the load,
- to delay the signs of fatigue,
- maintain correct posture during forced sitting.
A pillow from each category should ideally fit the back of a car seat. If necessary, taking into account the shape, the pillow should be firmly fixed to the back so that the driver is not distracted by adjusting the device and returning it to the desired position. For this, many pillows are provided with special fixing straps that allow you to secure the pillow in the corresponding part of the seat at the correct level.
A separate category is occupied by pillows with special functions prescribed in the instructions. This is most often rehabilitation after injuries and surgeries, as well as orthopedic pillow for pregnant women, and prevention of diseases of the pelvic organs, hemorrhoids, etc.
As a rule, such pillows have the shape of a donut or a square with a round hole in the middle, or a U-shaped design. The filler can be different: harder buckwheat, softer - polystyrene balls and a very delicate innovative material "memory foam", which has a shape memory effect.
Filler for orthopedic pillows
Contrary to the constant opinion that you should still give preference to natural materials, such as buckwheat, we cannot but recommend pillows made of polyurethane foam. This material, incredible in its properties, was developed specifically for astronauts, so that long flights would be safe for the spine encased in a spacesuit.
As for buckwheat, in addition to its biological origin, its undoubted advantage is its price, which is much lower than that of synthetic products.
Orthopedic pillows for cars: how to choose and where to buy?
Virtual stores are filled with offers, so the question of "where to buy" is easy to solve. The OLVI online store also offers a wide range of products, you can order any pillow right now, using the "delivery of goods" service. Meanwhile, we recommend buying the device in person to try it out and choose the one that will provide the most comfortable sensations when using it.
How to use a pillow for drivers?
The answer to this question is rhetorical and is contained in the question itself. Place your pillow under your back/lower back/neck/buttocks (must be emphasizedJ) and go about your business with confidence. ....Your spine is now protected by an individual gadget that is guaranteed to make long car trips easier for your back and neck. An orthopedic driver's seat pillow is a real "must have"! And to relieve muscle tension and pain and improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, we recommend using a massage gun.
