Going in for lower back surgery (facet area L5) , looking for something to take pressure off area when sitting.
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I had hemorrhoids when I was commuting 70 miles a day and this pillow saved my butt literally. I use it now while on the computer and it makes a big difference. Be sure your back is also well supported while sitting. Slumping while at the computer or watching TV will aggravate your condition. Also take a break like every hour from sitting, walk if you can or lie down if you can.
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It could help. I bought one for my wife who had a sore on her bottom and it helped take the pressure off the sensitive area. Since pain is pain anything that helps eliminate some pain may help a lot.
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Wife has L-4, L-5, S1 herniation of L4, L5 in opposite directions and it helped her greatly. Especially sitting in car or even at booths in restaurants . Hope this helps you..
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My husband had neck surgery and uses it on and around his back and spine. We own several brands. He said this is one of his favorites.
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It depends upon your height and the length of your leg from knee to heel. The seat is well padded under the thigh. If the height of the chair to the floor is adjusted so your feet rest flat against the floor, you should have no problem. A trick I use to relieve pressure points is to occasionally lean back and rest my feet on the base of the chair. From what I've read, it's hard on the back and the whole body to sit for a prolonged period of time; so I usually get up and walk around a bit and stretch. This usually relieves any muscle tightness I experience.
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i believe so, i would def get a more comfortable seat thought (can be purchased at walmart, target, or online). Good luck on your journey!
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This should work on reducing almost any kind of pain. The cause of the pain, in my case was an injury from a ruptured disc and subsequent surgery. In your case, exercising and better sitting posture should help as well. Using the exercise and the Omron application should help tremendously. I would not use it in place of changing your habits, driving/sitting posture.
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I lock tight. but when inverted my feet come off the footrest. Basically your ankles are holding you so you doing slide out. That allows the stretch of your complete legs and spine. Hope this helps. I have a pinched L5 and this relieves the pressure in my spine.
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Yes. My husband says there is one trouble with this product and that is it becomes uncomfortable when you need to sit for a long period of time.
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My mom's pain was in her tailbone as well, and this cushion gave her the relief she needed. Sitting in a reclining position also helped to alleviate the pressure in that area.
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I would say best for sitting, but you can use it lying down. I didn;t like the way it felt lying down , as it sort of gave me a choking feeling, but I panic easily
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We would recommend the The Sierra Comfort SC-1004 Stretching Portable Massage Table as it sits lower to the ground. It is also available for sale on Amazon.
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This was easy to put on and take off. Of course, I would recommend that you do this sitting. Now I didn't like this product, because it didn't reinforce the hold to my lower stomach as I had hoped. I hoped this was helpful.Cynthia
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An office chair should work. Also note that I will be selling ours, as the patient no longer needs it. We only used it a couple times.
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I do feel a slightly stiff area, close or almost over lower stitch area of backrest. Seems there is an area right below and above stitch that does not have adequate amt of cushioning material. But I don't have issues with that. It would be a good idea if you place something soft, thin, with some cushioning in that area of your back so you don't feel it.
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The knobs are hard rubber or plastic?? If you put padding of some kind...thickness to your preference it could work. I found with just my shirt on and sitting in the lounge chair it was way too hard on my back. Perhaps a folded blanked to different layers could bring down the intensity. A light jacket while sitting in the chair or lying down might work as well.
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YouTube Fitness ball lower back pain exercises. There will be plenty on there and good luck.
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Hi, Amazon e-mailed me asking me if I would answer your question...I returned this model in favor of my "go to" Five S 10 Motor Massage Cushion available at Amazon, as well. As I wrote in my review, it did NOT massage my lower back because the massagers were way too wide - they didn't hit the lower back since they were spaced too far apart. It might work for a man, but I had several of my girlfriends try it, and they had the same problem. The guys thought it was okay...also, the seat area got uncomfortably hot - I thought I was sitting on a hot griddle. Try the Five Star.
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Didn't find the product effective. Similar to an Ace lumbar wrap. If you are still interested, contact the maker. Believe his name is available on Amazon. You might look into a Therasage healing belt which I used for awhile. Now I've gone to a belt with magnets. It may be helping. Have you tried a chiropractor and a certified massage therapist. I'm really liking the Spoonk mat which I park at the back of a straight back chair and lean against the prickly spikes which simulate acupressure. You might also like the Nayoya (sp) which is less prickly. Good luck.