Office workers, drivers and other professionals associated with working on a computer, spend a lot of time sitting. This causes a strong sense of discomfort in the buttocks and can even lead to certain health problems ( osteochondrosis or hemorrhoids develops). To prevent this, it is recommended to use an orthopedic pillow for sitting. What they are, and will tell in this article.
The principle of the orthopedic pillow for sitting
Due to its anatomical shape and used materials, the orthopedic seat cushion reduces the burden on the spine, namely the coccyx, sacrum and pelvic ring, which occurs when the chairs or chairs are permanently located on solid bases. This normalizes blood circulation in this area and provides blood access to all internal organs.
You can put such an orthopedic pillow on the seat of a chair at home or in the office, or on the driver's seat in the car.
Varieties of orthopedic pillows for sitting
This product can be of different shapes (circle, rectangle, square, wedge), sizes and be made of different materials (rubber, latex, polyurethane). Let's look at the advantages of each species.
Orthopedic pillow for seating in the form of a ring (or circle) is the most popular kind. Its dimensions are usually 42 by 46 cm at a height of 7.5 cm. The human weight for products made of parolon, latex and polyurethane should be up to 120 kg. A positive influence on the state of human health is achieved due to the fact that the buttocks and hips are located on the sides of the pillow, and the perineal region in the sitting position will be in an unsupported position (in the air), so the pressure on it will not be perfect.
Cheaper and simpler are rubber seating. They are recommended to be used by pregnant women and after childbirth, that is, in cases when it is required for a certain period. The principle of influence on the human body is exactly the same as that of polyurethane. But thanks to the fact that it can be blown off and put in a bag, it is popular, despite its not very attractive appearance.
Rectangular and square orthopedic pillows are more suitable for sitting the driver, as during movement they are more motionless. Achieved due to the ribbed surface. Although if you remove the cover from it, then inside will be the same circle with a hole in the middle.
More and more, wedge-shaped pillows appear in stores. The principle of their work is the same as that of the ring ones. Only at the expense of a more thickened middle, when sitting on it, the spinal alignment occurs. Due to this, development of osteochondrosis and displacement of intervertebral discs can be avoided. Especially popular models with the effect of memorizing the form. They really create the most comfortable conditions for a person.
In addition, that the orthopedic pillow for sitting contributes to the preservation of health to people,
If you use an orthopedic pillow for sitting every time you work at a computer, at work or while driving a car, you will stop feeling back pain and become less tired. This will help improve your performance.
When buying such a cushion, the degree of hypoallergenicity and antibacterial properties of the outer layer practically do not play a role, since basically it is touched by clothing, not by the skin.