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Orthopaedic seat cushion
Memory-foam cushion with a coccyx cut-out, for long sitting.
Good forBack, hip and tailbone discomfort
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- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
An orthopaedic seat cushion is shaped to spread weight and reduce pressure on the tailbone, hips and lower back. It makes long periods in a chair, a car or at the dining table more comfortable, and can ease pain from sitting.
Memory foam adapts to the body and a cut-out at the back takes pressure off the tailbone.
How to choose
- Choose a firm, high-density memory foam that does not flatten quickly.
- Check the size fits your chair and does not make the seat too high.
- Look for a non-slip base and a removable, washable cover.
- Consider a travel version with a strap for car and wheelchair use.
Using it safely
- Use the cushion as a comfort aid, and still change position every 30 to 60 minutes.
- Check skin under the cushion regularly for redness that does not fade in 30 minutes.
- Do not use a standard cushion as a substitute for medical pressure relief if a nurse has advised a special one.
Before you buy
Can a seat cushion help with sciatica?
It may ease discomfort for some, but sciatica needs a medical assessment. Ask your doctor.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.