There are a number of orthopedic cushions, all of which offer different potential benefits including the easing of discomfort and support of various sections of the back.
As most easy chairs have ample padding and many office chairs have adjustable settings, most of these wedge and lumbar cushions are for car seats. The main reason for this is the inability to alter position when driving and wearing a seat belt and the need to have a comfortable and supportive posture.
Many people spend more than one hour of unbroken travel everyday in a car seat and this can lead to back problems if the seat is not adequate.
The types of orthopedic car supports available range from lumbar rolls, that are tubular sections of compressible material (and that fill out the curve in the lower back), to ring cushions that offer support and protect the base of the back, the thighs and the buttocks.
Wedge shaped cushions are popular, as are travel pillows that support the head and neck and prevent stiff necks and shoulders for sleeping passengers.
Adding a car seat support accessory enables the customisation of the driving posture for any user and it can make driving more pleasurable and less stressful on the body.
Other car seat additions include beaded back rests that comprise a net or mesh of massaging beads. These accessories are claimed to relax muscles and improve air flow (preventing sweating) from the back area. Some drivers (and passengers) like them, whilst others find them uncomfortable.
For a few examples of the car seat accessories and other pillow/cushion types, see this http://physiosupplies.com/acatalog/Orthopaedic_Pillow_Cushions_Mattress.html site.
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