Orthopedic pads, pillows, massagers: purpose and principle of operation

Modern man spends most of his time sitting. And this applies not only and not even so much to office workers - professional drivers, drivers of construction and loading equipment, workers of some industries and many others spend their working day in exactly the same way (at least according to physiological indicators).

At the same time, the problems associated with sedentary work - lack of mobility, constant load on the pelvic spine, stagnation of blood circulation and others - accumulate and intensify over time. Back pain, swelling in the legs appear, and after some time osteochondrosis or herniated intervertebral discs develop. It has been statistically proven that 80% of office workers and professional drivers develop some form of spinal disease by the age of 40.

To prevent and prevent these pathologies, an orthopedic pillow for sitting on a chair was created. The Dobry Orthopedist online store offers you the choice of a suitable model.

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.

The harm of sedentary work

A lot has been said about this - and the famous doctor Bubnovsky and any orthopedic doctor will confirm how harmful sedentary work is, for several reasons:

• The human spine has natural curves that ensure the correct position of the back and internal organs. It also acts as a shock absorber when walking, but the spinal column is not adapted to long-term sitting.

When sitting on a simple chair, the spine is in an unnatural state

• An unnatural position causes pain in the back and cervical spine . And this is primarily due to the fact that a person constantly sits and does not lead a sufficiently active lifestyle to minimize the negative consequences of a sedentary lifestyle through physical activity.
• Prolonged sitting causes displacement of the vertebrae, weakens the muscle corset and leads to a number of diseases . It is those who constantly sit at work who most often have problems with the spine, this is a well-known fact.
• Sedentary work is bad for more than just your back . The blood circulation of the pelvic organs is disrupted, and over time many problems develop - from hemorrhoids and prostatitis to compression of blood vessels and nerves in the area of ​​the ischial tuberosity.

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

Types of pads, pillows, chair massagers and how to use

All orthopedic pillows are divided into two types: pads for the back of the chair and pads for the buttocks (orthopedic seats). Backrest pads can have a vibration massager and memory effect, intended for office or car chairs .

As for pads under the buttocks, they are presented in several types:

1. Memory-shaped seats made of latex or polyurethane. They remember body position, do not absorb moisture, and retain their shape even after several years of use. The only drawback of such products is the weight limit (such pillows are not suitable for people weighing more than 120 kg).
2. Round seats in the form of a lifebuoy (ring seat). They help to distribute body pressure evenly and relieve stress from the perineum. Such pillows are suitable for patients with hemorrhoids, men (prevention and treatment of prostatitis), as well as women who have recently given birth.
3. Square seats . They are securely fixed on chairs and do not move to the sides when sitting for a long time. Especially popular among drivers and office workers.
4. Inflatable pillows . They are easy to inflate and when folded do not take up much space. Such seats are quite mobile: they can be used at home, taken with you to work and on trips.

Massage capes are passive and active . The first ones consist of individual elements that move when the body position changes and provide back massage. The latter are equipped with soft pneumatic cushions and/or hard rollers.

Active massage capes can be roller (the movement of solid rollers imitates a manual massage) and vibration (relaxation is provided by a vibrating pulsating or wave-like massage).

Please note: orthopedic devices must be used correctly, otherwise there will be no benefit from them.

Before purchasing an orthopedic pillow, massager or pad, you should familiarize yourself with the following recommendations:

• Orthopedic seats cannot be used on soft chairs. Otherwise, the buttocks will fall into the pillow, which will cause pinching of the anal veins. Besides, it's inconvenient.
• If you plan to use the product not only at home, but also at work, it is better to purchase two pillows (pads): one for home, the second for the office.
• The device should not be used as a pet bed.

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

Manufacturers

• Trives. This domestic manufacturer specializes in the production of pillows with a memory effect. They are especially popular among drivers.
• Trelax. This is the most famous manufacturer that has proven itself very well. The developers tried to satisfy the needs of all categories of buyers, so they created a wide range of models. It includes products for wheelchairs, car seats and regular chairs. All products are made exclusively from safe and hypoallergenic materials.
• La Bona. This company produces overlays in the form of rectangles and rollers. Their main advantage is their reasonable price and high quality.

As a result, it should be noted that an orthopedic pillow for an office chair or an overlay for a car seat is a functional accessory that everyone should have. This product will help maintain the pelvic bones and muscles in their anatomical position. At the end of the day you will not feel tired or sore.

Originally posted 2017-12-21 07:25:29.

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.

What are they?

Orthopedic doctors and vertebrologists are working on developing the shape of orthopedic pillows, who are faced with the task of achieving the most successful combination of comfort and benefits for the spine. Today, manufacturers offer the following model options:

• Rectangular. A classic-shaped pillow that provides an orthopedic effect solely due to the filler. Suitable for those who do not have health problems and want to ensure a comfortable sleep.
• Wave pillow. The model seems to consist of two rollers of different heights with a small depression in the central part. One of the most popular solutions for orthopedic pillows, since it can adapt to any body position: a smaller cushion is comfortable for sleeping on the back, a larger one for sleeping on the side.
• With a recess for the shoulder. Particularly comfortable for those who prefer to sleep on their sides, as well as for people with excess body weight.
• "Crescent". They are distinguished by the greatest softness and create comfortable support for sleeping on the back.

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.

Conclusion

Now you know about all the main types of orthopedic pillows and their features, which will help you choose the optimal solution. The video will provide additional information on the topic so that you can understand it even more deeply. If you have any questions, write in the comments.

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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

Indications for the use of pads, pillows, massagers on the chair

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Orthopedic pads and pillows are recommended for everyone who leads a sedentary lifestyle. Orthopedic pads, massagers and pillows are recommended for all those whose professional activities involve sitting for a long time .

This:

• students;
• office workers;
• sedentary disabled people;
• people who have undergone various operations;
• drivers, airplane pilots, truck drivers.

In addition to the listed categories of people, orthopedic products are recommended for pregnant women and new mothers . The device will reduce the load on the bones, prevent abnormal development of the fetus, and in the postpartum period, speed up the healing of injuries.

Contraindications

There are practically no relative or absolute contraindications to the use of orthopedic products. However, in some cases, you will need to consult a specialist before using a pillow, pad or massager.

These cases are listed below:

• individual hypersensitivity to the materials from which the device is made;
• acute phase of diseases of the neck, back and limbs;
• presence of cystic formations.

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

Tips for choosing

To use a chair cushion comfortably, you need to choose it correctly. For various diseases, as well as after injuries and operations, consultation with a doctor is necessary. In other cases, you can use the advice of specialists:

• You need to purchase such products in specialized places, pharmacies or from the manufacturer;
• choose only pillows with a certificate that confirms their orthopedic properties;
• the cover must be removable;
• Choose the type and hardness of the pillow depending on the person’s weight;
• pay attention to the filler, the properties of the lining and its service life depend on it;
• the size and shape are selected depending on the characteristics of the chair;
• An overweight person should not use pads that are too small; they will not be able to ensure the correct position of the body.

It is necessary to test the chosen pillow before purchasing - it should be comfortable to sit on.

The characteristics of the pillow must correspond to the weight of the user and be based on medical indications

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It is better to prefer high-quality, natural filler

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