Some Information On Lower Back Cushion Models

By Troy F. Sanchez


In 1968 Dr. John Flore created his first lower back cushion in an effort to help relieve the pain and suffering of his patients, and since then they have been used to relive the pain of countless others. He made the first ones using an electric knife to cut and form rubber foam, and then he gave them to his patients to see how effective they were. 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 more than 50 different designs and models for patients to choose from to relieve their back pain. The following descriptions of models ought to help you get a good idea of what is available, and what you might need.

The model based on the original version is still the most popular choice of people with chronic back pain, is designed to be used in bench and straight back styled chairs, and relieves disc pressure, fatigue, and other problems. The design, which consists of one piece of molded polyurethane foam and a 2-plane shape that give lateral and vertical support, permits it to do this.

A thinner design is available for people who tend to use chairs with a curved back, or who have bucket styled seats in their car. It has the same design as the original style, but provides less of a slope, since these chairs usually have some of their own.

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 sufferers. Taking into account the less prominent lumbar support of these seats, this cushion has slightly less contouring than the original design.

For people with broader backs and shoulders there is a wider version available that gives the same amount of support and comfort. 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, because they slide through the back. For this reason there is a model that has specially designed straps installed along the back edge of the chair to keep the cushion in place.

For individuals who travel frequently, carrying around a standard styled low back support cushion is often impractical, which is why most companies make fold able travel designs that can be carried in a purse, briefcase, or pockets available to clients. These cushions can be inflated as little or as much as required to reach the user's desired amount of firmness.




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