Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Information About Lower Back Cushion Models And Designs|A Few Ideas On Lower Back Cushion Models And Designs|What Kind Of Lower Back Cushion Can Help Relieve Pain?

By Stevenson L. McKay


Since Dr. John Fiore created the first lower back cushion in 1968, thousands of people have used them to help relieve the pain and suffering associated with compressed disks, pinched nerves, and other back problems. His first models were made with foam rubber that he shaped with an electric knife, and then lent to his patients to see if they would provide significant results. The patients that used them consistently began to notice a marked difference in how much their lower backs hurt, so much so that they offered to buy their own so they could continue to use them. Since those days, lower back cushions have evolved to the extent that companies now provide upwards of 50 different designs and models for patients to choose from to relieve their back pain. Below are a few of the most common designs, which will help you, get an idea of which one might be best for you.

A version of the original design is currently the most popular and effective cushion on the market today, is made to be used in straight backed chairs, and bench styled seats, and eases back fatigue, pain, and disc pressure. The design, which consists of one piece of molded polyurethane foam and a 2-plane shape that give lateral and vertical support, allows it to do this.

There is also a thinner design for individuals who have vehicles with bucket seats or tend to use curved back chairs. The essential design of this cushion is the same as the original, but with a less pronounced slope since the curved back of the chairs already has a slight one.

For chairs and bucket seats that have less of a curve, there is another, thicker, style of lower back cushion available to help back pain patients. Taking into account the less prominent lumbar support of these seats, this cushion has slightly less contouring than the original design.

A wider version is also available for people with broader backs and shoulders, providing them the same comfortable support, but with more space. This design is good for these individuals, since it provides a little more space for them as they drive, work, and do other tasks.

Secretaries and others who use open backed chairs can't use a standard styled lower back cushion, since they slide out the back. But, there is a style that uses a unique crisscrossing elastic strap configuration to provide therapeutic lower back support while people sit in open back chairs.

Carrying a standard style low back support cushion is difficult for people who travel frequently, but there are inflatable travel versions that easily fit into pockets, purses, or briefcases. These are easy to use, and only require that they be inflated to the preferred level of firmness.




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