If you find yourself sitting down for long periods of time, you could face a range of health issues throughout your life. However, like most of us, you are probably not going to stop sitting down (it’s almost impossible, right?!), so it is important that you protect your body as much as you possibly can. One of the easiest ways to do so is by using foam seat cushions; when you think about it, it is quite crazy that we spend the majority of our lives sitting down, but most furniture we actually sit on is not designed properly, to encourage a posture that is healthy. Most standard chairs usually squeeze the hips, make your spine and pelvis misaligned, and almost force you to slump. If you work in an office most of the time, then your company should definitely invest in ergonomic office chairs, but they can be quite costly and only help when you are in the office. However, specially designed foam seat cushions can help you in a variety of situations, as they are portable; in this article, we are going to go over some of the best reasons why you should invest in foam seat cushions, what the benefits are, and the different types and materials of foam cushions.
So, What Are The Benefits Of Foam Cushions?
There are a lot of benefits to using proper seat cushions, and we are sure that there will be some that you would not even think of without this article. Below, we have outlined a few of the main benefits of using foam seat cushions, and a couple that you probably didn’t even know cushions could affect. Read on to find out more.
Lessened Compression On Your Body
Seats that have been poorly designed can apply a lot of pressure on your tailbone, hips, and coccyx, which can cause a lot of pain and make you feel more fatigued than usual. This can even lead to joint issues and spine issues, all of which impact the quality of life that you have. A high quality, bespoke custom foam cushion aids in redistributing the force on your body, protecting it from usual ‘wear and tear’, if you will.
Aids Circulation
This ties into the compression benefit above, as compression that occurs when using generic seats also restricts blood flow throughout your body, particularly in your legs, pelvis, and your back. If your circulation is being restricted, your muscles and body tissue do not receive as much oxygen as they need, and will have a hard time getting rid of your metabolic waste; when this happens to you, you will realise that you are more receptive to pain, and are a lot more tired than you usually would be. Your heart must also work harder to pump your blood around your entire body, which lowers the health of your heart significantly.
Posture
Foam cushions, such as memory foam cushions, help to make is a lot easier for you to maintain good posture when sitting down. In turn, this automatically helps your body to develop a much better natural position when sitting, which is something that you don’t even have to think about. Your body will make the change automatically!
If you have a good natural posture, you will become less prone to long term pain, have increased energy levels, and be able to focus a lot more. Alongside these benefits (there is already so many!), you will also find that you feel happier and more confident and can even give you a more attractive appearance. After all, slouching isn’t something necessarily considered attractive to most people.
More Comfortable
Are you going to be sitting down for an extended period of time? If so, you should definitely make sure that you are comfortable. It is no secret that good memory foam feels amazing, and it is due to the fact that it matches the exact shape of your body, while still providing proper support. When you create a combination that comprises of high quality memory foam with custom ergonomic cushions, you will be a lot more comfortable than you usually would be when sitting down for extended periods of time. However, no matter how comfortable your cushion is, we strongly recommend getting up and talking a brief walk a few times a day.
Improves Digestion
Yes, we have touched on the circulation of the blood in your body, but it is not the only thing that needs to move through your body. Another negative effect of body compression from poorly-made chairs is bad digestion, which includes anything from heartburn and IBS to constipation. Even if you are regretting eating that last piece of pizza, you should still give your stomach the necessary room for it to do what it is supposed to.
Gives You More Energy
With improved posture and circulation, and experiencing less pain, you will definitely have more energy (as we have touched on above). We are sure that you will be surprised by how much more stuff you get done when you use a seat cushion that actually supports your body rather than hurts it. With more energy, you will have even more energy to do things outside of work, too! (Yeah, we know, what is that right?!).
Type and Materials
Support Cushions
The most common type of foam cushion found on the market should be placed under yourself in order to support your tailbone and pelvis. Lumbar support cushions can also be bought, which are much more beneficial to people who suffer from lower back pain and want to improve their posture.
Materials
Some cheap cushions are made using standard, quite generic foam, which of course is better than using nothing at all. However, they are not ideal for long periods of sitting. If you are looking for custom cushions that provide the best comfort and support, you should look for memory foam cushions or a combination of many materials. These will best suit your requirements for your everyday life.
