The purpose of an orthopedic chair cushion, its design

Why do you need an orthopedic chair cushion?

The orthopedic chair cushion is designed specifically for sitting on hard surfaces. This device helps relieve tension in the spine and relieve discomfort in the lower back after prolonged sitting.

The orthopedic product can be used in wheelchairs, cars and offices. Thanks to the massage effect, it is possible to avoid the appearance of cellulite, hemorrhoids, bedsores, and swelling of the limbs.

An orthopedic pillow is a “bedding” with different filling, shape, and purpose. Orthopedic “bedding” for stool is not therapeutic; it is recommended to be used as a preventive measure and an addition to treatment.

Purpose of a chair cushion

Thanks to the unique composition of the product, there is an even distribution of pressure, due to which the load is evenly relieved from the muscles, and posture becomes correct. A comfortable chair increases productivity and is an excellent addition to a regular foam seat.

Types of orthopedic chair cushions

Orthopedic chair cushions vary in shape and material quality. When purchasing something for a chair, you must make sure that it does not have any bumps, irregularities, or deformations. The market is filled with a large number of goods, but not all of them are of the same quality.

Ring

The ring shape is the most convenient and practical type. The product has a hole in the center, which distributes the load evenly.

Positive qualities include:

• anatomical design ensures correct lumbar curve;
• relieves tension from the sacrum and coccyx;
• universal parameters;
• retains its original shape even after long-term use.

Ring shaped pillow

Round inflatable pillow

Round inflatable pillow . This makes it easy to install on a seat of any size, as well as take it on travel. Features include ease of use, mobility, and reduces the load on the spine.

Round inflatable chair cushion

Square and rectangular shape

The square or rectangular shape ensures a comfortable position on the chair. The pillow is fixed on the chair and does not move to the sides.

The advantages include:

• a wide range of models, the ability to choose the seat size;
• good anatomical basis, due to which the body load is evenly distributed, so there is no tension and fatigue in the back;
• It is recommended to use for the prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Square shape seat cushion

Massage

A massage pillow is a personal massage therapist at home. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that thanks to massage rollers you can massage your neck, back, and lower back.

Benefits include:

• long-term use;
• a unique shape will give your posture the correct shape;
• muscles are trained without being distracted from work.

Massage chair cushion

Anti-decubitus

Anti-decubitus pillows are designed for people who use a wheelchair. The advantage is that it promotes comfort in any body position.

Memory pillow

A memory seat cushion is a unique accessory that every owner will love.

The advantages of such pillows:

• posture correction;
• no discomfort during prolonged sitting;
• prevention of osteochondrosis;
• ensuring and proper distribution of the load, which helps normalize blood circulation;
• When sitting for a long time, it prevents numbness of the lower extremities.

Shape memory pillow

Wedge-shaped

The wedge-shaped orthopedic pillow has a slope, which straightens the back and relieves tension from the back.

Advantages:

• forces you to sit on a chair with a straight back;
• good prevention.

Wedge pillow

Under the back

A chair cushion under your back relieves tension and properly supports your spine. This pillow fixes the anatomical position of the spine on the back of the chair, which helps to relax the spine while sitting.

Shape of chair cushion for back

Purpose

A sitting position is unnatural for the human body. If you stay in this position for a long time, the blood stagnates and hemorrhoids appear. The spine is in the wrong position, and if the seat is hard, the sciatic nerve is compressed.

The consequences of an uncomfortable body position in a sitting position include back pain, osteochondrosis, curvature of posture, sciatica, and numbness of the limbs.

Not everyone has access to orthopedic chairs, but everyone can buy a special pillow. They are recommended for office workers, programmers, students, drivers and anyone who has to spend a long time in a sitting position. There are also medical indications for the use of orthopedic chair cushions. They are recommended to be used in the following cases:

• women during pregnancy;
• after coccyx injuries;
• in case of poor posture;
• osteochondrosis, radiculitis, sciatica;
• for hemorrhoids;
• inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs;
• after operations on the pelvic organs;
• for men with prostatitis;
• disabled people

This orthopedic pad is used for chairs of different designs. It can be taken to the office, placed on a car seat or on an armchair. The peculiarity of pillows is that, due to their shape and elasticity, they correctly distribute the load on the spine and joints. Thanks to this, your posture is aligned and back pain disappears. Sitting on such a pillow prevents pinched nerves and poor circulation.

A correctly selected chair pad ensures a comfortable body position, relieves stress from the muscles of the back and legs, and prevents pressure on the tailbone and hips. Thanks to this, concentration, perseverance and concentration increase. To relieve discomfort while sitting, people used to place regular pillows under their buttocks. But the pads have a special shape, elastic filler and many other useful properties. Orthopedic pillows have the following advantages:

• can be used during rehabilitation after injuries or operations, as well as for the prevention of various diseases;
• made from hypoallergenic materials;
• have a breathable structure and special impregnation, so the body does not sweat, there is no unpleasant odor, and fungus does not develop;
• do not accumulate dust and static electricity;
• suitable for people of any size and weight, can withstand loads of up to 120 kg;
• resistant to wear and mechanical damage.

The pillow itself cannot provide protection against fatigue and pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. It is necessary to get up periodically and do a warm-up.

Types of fillers

Before purchasing, you need to pay attention to the type of filler. Manufacturers present several material options: latex base (polyurethane foam), gel, inflatable, rubber, silicone and buckwheat husk. The peculiarity of such materials is ease of use and hypoallergenicity.

Types of pillow fillings:

• Polyurethane foam or artificial latex - perforation function, a constant feeling of freshness. The material is elastic, retains its shape well, and does not cause allergies.
• Memory foam is a foam filler that perfectly adapts to the individual characteristics of the body.
• Orthopedic gel pillows quickly take the shape of the body and also quickly restore it. This type of product is best used in the summer.
• Latex - a material made from the sap of rubber plants, suitable for orthopedic products. Quickly restores its original shape and maintains the anatomical shape of the body.
• Pillows made from buckwheat husks provide acupressure.
• Inflatable. Practical and cheap pillows made of rubber. You can take them with you on the road as they take up little space. Simply inflate it to the desired size.

Types of orthopedic seat cushions

Manufacturing materials

To provide an orthopedic effect, such pillows are made of elastic materials. They are hypoallergenic and safe for health. In addition, fillers for such products must be durable and able to retain their shape. But the main thing is the orthopedic properties that only a few materials have:

1. Elastic memory foam - takes the shape of the body, thanks to which the load is distributed evenly, muscle tension is relieved, and blood circulation improves. This filling is soft enough to provide a comfortable seat. Suitable for those who do not have postural curvature.
2. Natural latex is an elastic material obtained from the juice of the Hevea plant. It has a porous structure that provides ventilation and relieves stress from the spine. Natural latex lasts a long time, but it must be protected from exposure to high temperatures.
3. Artificial latex or latex-impregnated polyurethane foam are stiffer options. They keep their shape well and can last a long time.
4. Polyester - consists of fibers twisted into balls. Thanks to their features, the pillow takes the shape of the body. These products are soft, provide comfort and prevent back pain.

The remaining fillers do not have orthopedic properties. Inflatable pillows are popular because they are convenient to take with you and allow you to adjust the level of hardness. But that's where their positive qualities end. Such a pillow cannot ensure the correct position of the spine. The same can be said about foam rubber. This material is very soft, it does not allow air to pass through and is harmful to health.

Making your own baby high chair and stool

An orthopedic back pillow is most often made of polyurethane foam or latex. They retain their shape and are elastic enough to provide support to the spine. Typically, the products have a convex shape or a roll in the lumbar area.

When choosing a chair pad, it is important to pay attention to the covers. It is desirable that they are removable so that they can be washed. They are most often made from linen, cotton, soft wool - materials that are easy to care for and pleasant to the touch.

Natural latex

Polyurethane foam with latex impregnation

Polyester

Elastic memory foam

Who needs an orthopedic pillow?

1. A chair cushion will be indispensable for people who spend most of their time sitting. And these are schoolchildren, office workers, drivers.
2. The pillow is indispensable for pregnant women and women after childbirth, with injuries to the pelvic organs, poor posture, systematic pain in the lower abdomen, as well as for people using a wheelchair.
3. The main advantage is that it prevents the formation of bedsores in people with limited mobility.

Attention! Beware of fakes. Despite the fact that the product may have a case and is not cheap. Give your preference only to trusted manufacturers.

Reasons for popularity

Orthopedic chair cushions are recommended for many categories of people. But you shouldn’t buy products just because you want to: first, a doctor’s examination is required. Typically, pillows are prescribed for those who, due to work conditions or various pathologies, are unable to move fully.

The categories of users for whom this pad is recommended include:

• students at school, college, university;
• office workers;
• pilots;
• minibus drivers;
• system administrators.

An orthopedic pillow on a chair seat is prescribed for medical reasons in the following cases:

• patients with an injured tailbone;
• in the last trimester of pregnancy;
• in case of poor posture;
• for hemorrhoids, prostate problems;
• wheelchair users.

Passive lifestyle

Tailbone injuries

Pregnancy

Poor posture

Hemorrhoids and prostate problems

Disability

An orthopedic back pillow for an office or home chair can be regular or with an anatomical surface. Despite its simple design, the product has many advantages:

• provides proper support for the spine;
• helps with any overload, reduces fatigue in the period after surgery, reduces pressure on the spinal discs, prevents many pathologies of the musculoskeletal system;
• sewn only from hypoallergenic materials;
• due to the absence of cavities inside, it does not collect dust;
• can be used as an independent accessory or simultaneously with an orthopedic pad for a chair;
• regardless of the type of filler, it always takes its original shape;
• long service life.

The products are presented in a huge range, which makes it possible to choose a back pillow for an office chair with any parameters. If necessary, they are convenient to use in a car.

Regular pillow

With anatomical surface

Product care

If you use and care for the product correctly, it can last more than three years, and some manufacturers indicate a service life of more than 10 years:

• Contaminants must be cleaned in accordance with the rules specified by each product manufacturer.
• Each type of filling and material from which a chair cushion is made is washed and cleaned differently. The safest way is to clean with soapy water; squeezing is strictly prohibited.
• Dry away from heating devices. In general, all manufacturers try to make the product from water-repellent and dirt-repellent materials. To avoid deformation, it is better to dry clean.
• Do not place heavy objects on the pillow so as not to deform the shape and properties of the product.

Review of the best models and manufacturers of pillows

Trivex

Trivex is a domestic manufacturer of orthopedic pillows with memory effect. Mostly there are models made in an arched shape, which is due to increased comfort.

Particular attention should be paid to the TOP-207 and TOP-208 pillow models:

• The products are made of natural latex and are characterized by mobility.
• They have a long service life - up to 15 years.
• The average price in stores is 2500 rubles.

Trivex pillow Model top - 207 latex

Trivex pillow Model top - 208 in the form of a ring

LaBona

LaBona - products have become popular due to high European quality standards and affordable prices.

Medi Care model:

• The pillow is suitable for people after surgery, childbirth.
• Thanks to the shape of the ring and the material from which the product is made (memory foam), the load on the spine is evenly distributed.
• The cost is approximately 900 rubles.

Lebona Model Medi Care

Medica

Medica is an American large manufacturer that specifies only massage equipment. The manufacturer focuses only on quality products.

Orthopedic pillow Trelax P-06 with hole:

• The dimensions allow it to be used for different chair surfaces, including wheelchairs and strollers.
• The material is highly elastic polyurethane foam, which increases service life.
• Average price from 2600 rubles.

Pillow Medica trelax P-06

Bradex

Bradex is a brand that meets the price-quality ratio.

“Seat pillow pro” with shape memory:

• Made from a hypoallergenic “U” shaped coating that repels dirt and water.
• The advantage is the preventive and comprehensive treatment of hemorrhoids, as well as a beneficial effect on posture.
• Recommended for use on hard chairs and car seats.
• The price of the product is from 900 rubles.

Bradex "Seat pillow pro"

Sissel

Sissel is a well-known Swedish manufacturer that offers comfortable orthopedic products made from non-natural materials. The company places the main emphasis on anatomical properties.

Orthopedic pillow Sissel 3712 Sit for chair:

• Provides comfort for a long time.
• This type is intended for people with posture problems, intervertebral hernia, osteochondrosis and during rehabilitation after operations.
• It can cost about 7,500 rubles.

Sissel 3712 Sit cushion for chair

Faberlic

Faberlic is the largest Russian cosmetics company.

The manufacturer presents a chair cushion made from buckwheat husks:

• The pillow material is hypoallergenic, as the filling is natural buckwheat husk.
• The filler takes the anatomical shape of the body, which has a beneficial effect on posture.
• Recommended for use by office workers, truck drivers and people whose sitting time lasts more than four hours.
• The price is approximately 950 rubles.

Buckwheat husk chair cushion

ORMAX

ORMAX is a trademark of the domestic enterprise Ladomed, which produces a wide range of products.

The oval-shaped ORMAX Ring product is especially popular:

• Thanks to the special shape, comfort is created while sitting.
• It is composed of polyurethane foam, cotton and polyester, which makes the product completely hypoallergenic.
• Price 2100 rubles.

ORMAX Ring pillow

Reliable manufacturers

To purchase a high-quality pillow for the spine or lumbar region, you should pay attention to products from trusted manufacturers:

1. “Trives” - pillows produced by a Russian company, convenient for travel, made in the shape of a bagel.
2. Trelax - products are used for any chairs, including those suitable for wheelchairs. The company presents a large assortment with different shapes and colors. Supplied with covers made of water-repellent Bielastic fabric.
3. Ormatek are classic products for women during pregnancy and people whose work involves prolonged sitting. They are made in the shape of a wedge, boomerang, bagel. They relieve any pressure on the spine, thereby providing back support.
4. LaBona - the company's products are equipped with a roller. They are affordable.

An orthopedic seat is an excellent device for work activities that require prolonged sitting. It relieves fatigue and also prevents various pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Users note that after just a few days of use, the pain disappears and the condition improves significantly.

DIY chair seat cushions

Handmade items highlight the individuality of the owner. If it is not possible to purchase an orthopedic product, you can make it at home.

Before you start sewing, pay attention to the following:

• Textile. It must be resistant to friction and fading.
• Color spectrum.
• Originality, comfort.
• Filler.

Measure the size of the chair (seat), cut out the filling to the shape, and cover it with fabric. Draw the pattern on paper. Be mindful of seam allowances. Sew three sides; it is recommended to insert a zipper on the fourth side.

Choosing a seat cushion

Before buying an orthopedic item, you need to consult an orthopedic doctor.

Car pillow

Car seat cushions:

Car seat cushions

• It should ensure the maintenance of posture and proper distribution of the load on the spine.
• Hypoallergenic , natural, ventilated materials. Synthetic materials can lead to overheating, which will lead to illness.
• Testing will help you determine the rigidity , that is, it is recommended to sit down to understand whether it suits you or not.
• Methods of fixation to the surface.
• Pay attention to the form. Give preference to an oval or square shape with a hole inside. It is these models that prevent hemorrhoids and other diseases.

Baby seat cushion

A chair cushion for a child should be reliable, comfortable, non-toxic, safe, aesthetically pleasing and have an antistatic effect. Be sure to consult an orthopedist before purchasing.

Office chair cushion

Cushion for an office chair, where comfort is the main selection criterion:

• The shape depends on preference.
• The product is selected according to body weight.
• Choose a filling material that does not cause allergies, does not absorb moisture, and prevents the growth of bacteria. It should be evenly distributed under body weight.
• The manufacturer produces standard sizes of cushions that are suitable for any chairs.
• Aesthetic appearance.

Pillow after surgery and for pregnant women

Pillow after surgery:

• Natural materials should not allow moisture to pass through or repel dust.
• Anatomical shape that will help improve health (circle, oval, rectangular shape with a hole).
• Hypoallergenic, durable.
• It is imperative that the material meets quality standards.

A pillow for pregnant women, postpartum and for feeding is necessary for the comfort of the expectant mother. The main goal is to support the lower back while sitting, reclining, lying down, as well as for a more comfortable position during sleep, maintaining the stomach at the same level with the spine. The naturalness of the material and hypoallergenicity are also important.

Maternity seat cushion

Cushions for wheelchairs and pain relief

Which pillow to use for sitting when you have pain:

Pillow OSD-PU413208

• The most popular product is the chair cushion with anti-hemorrhoid effect OSD-PU413208 from an Italian manufacturer; you can also use the Sissel 3714 Sitting Ring Oval model.
• Filler, it is advisable to give preference to polyurethane foam models.
• Size, shape (circle, oval) and diameter of the internal hole.

Wheelchair Seat Cushion:

• The anatomical pillow should be made of highly elastic polyurethane foam. The material must be elastic and, under heavy loads, must restore its original shape.
• The product should provide maximum support and reduce stress on the body.
• Technical parameters comply with international requirements.

Wheelchair cushion

Popular manufacturers

Many companies produce chair cushions, but not all have orthopedic properties. The most positive reviews for the products of several companies:

1. Trelax. It produces covers for any chairs and armchairs, even for wheelchairs. A wide range of products allows you to choose a pillow that is suitable in terms of hardness, shape and size. All products have removable covers made of hypoallergenic fabric with moisture-repellent impregnation. They are comfortable and durable.
2. "Trives". Manufactures chair pads and back cushions made from memory foam. They are compact and travel-friendly and come in different shapes. The bagel-shaped seat covers are interesting.
3. LaBona. Produces inexpensive products from quality materials. The assortment includes rectangular pillows and bolsters.
4. Ormatek. Produces a variety of latex and polyurethane foam pillows. They are suitable for pregnant women, people who sit for a long time, and can be used during rehabilitation. The products are convenient and comfortable, providing support to the spine.

Orthopedic cushions for a chair or armchair are a comfortable device that prevents back pain and fatigue. They ensure the correct position of the spine and serve to prevent the development of various pathologies. With a high-quality orthopedic pillow, any sedentary work will be comfortable.

Trelax

Ormatek

LaBona

"Trives"

Where can you buy orthopedic pillows in Moscow and St. Petersburg?

Today there is a huge selection of orthopedic products that can be purchased both in a specialized store and in an online store.

Moscow shops and showrooms:

• "MedSpros" m. Perovo, st. Kuskovskaya, 18B. tel.
• Network of medical stores "Dobrota.ru" , metro station Altufyevo, st. Uglichskaya, 16 tel., +7 (812) 313-28-55
• "Spine. Info" , metro station Elektrozavodskaya, st. Bolshaya Semenovskaya, 32, tel.
• Company LLC "Country of Mattresses ", Volgogradsky Prospekt, 47, office 302, tel.

Medical salons in St. Petersburg:

• "MedSpros" , metro Ozerki, st. Yesenina, 12, building 1. tel.+7(812)426-16-61
• "MedSpros" , m. Volkovskaya, st. Bukharestskaya, 6.
• Network of medical stores "Dobrota.ru" , metro Vasileostrovskaya, Vasileostrovsky district, 5th line, no. 46 tel. +7 (812) 643-40-29