Finding The Right Back Support Pillow
If you sit a lot, like I do (for most of the day), you can really build up tensions in your back and neck. The day's stress and other negatives, combined with your own posture can really leave your body tense and sore. Getting good rest and a recommended 7-9 hours of sleep are essential to good health. It's important to maximize the time that you have for rest and sleep. This is the time when your body has a chance to heal itself from the various stresses and strains of the previous day. Some pillows can help enhance the quality of you rest time. Even better, reducing the tension that builds up by using a pillow that supports your back can be a great way to improve your posture and avoid future lower back problems. Back support pillows offer an endless supply of different solutions to supporting the spines natural curvature, whether sitting in a chair, at work or in your car, laying in bed reading or sleeping. Lumbar support pillows use memory foam to provide support to areas of your neck and back, and you can select one that best addresses your issues.
Starting at the head, the neck area is a common source of pain and tension. Poor posture sitting at work or on a computer can leave your neck tight, sore and can promote headaches. Neck support pillows come in several shapes, the most common ones being a U-shaped pillow that is often used while traveling in a plane or car. This type of pillow maintains a proper position of the neck and provides support to the weight of your head, while in a seated position. Other common neck pillows include those with a contoured support design that addresses the spaces under the head and neck. These pillows are also known as orthopedic or cervical pillows. I have a pillow like this, that I sleep with, and when I travel I really notice the difference. One thing to be aware of is that these pillows usually break down after a year or two, so keep and eye out for this and replace the pillow when it starts to break down. Continuing down to the lower back, it is important to look for a pillow that can maintain a proper posture in you spine while you sit for extended periods of time. Even though you should get up and walk around at least once an hour, sitting for many hours a day without any lower back support can create muscle tension and soreness in not just your back, but also your lower legs. If you commute a lot to and from work, make sure your car seat has proper lumbar support or look at adding a back support pillow for the car. There are many products available that at thin, look nice, but more importantly, they work. If you use a variety of support pillows and pay attention to your daily life, you will notice a big difference in eliminating tension and soreness in your lumbar region, as well as promoting a much higher quality of rest and you may find yourself getting a much better night's sleep. Try some of the above-mentioned pillows to see how you can improve the quality of your life. |
