Posture Chair Cushion

I bought my posture chair cushion (see the photo below - I've got to be honest, I'm not sure if that's the right term) when I was doing the Alexander Technique. My teacher recommended one and as she could get me one for about a tenner, I thought I'd give it a go.

So all we're talking about is a wedge shaped cushion that sits on the chair seat with the thick end at the back of the seat. I then sit on the cushion. This effectively tilts my seat forward which forces me to sit up straight and improves my posture - particularly when using the computer.

Do I like it?

Well, I don't use it as much as the Backfriend - but the posture chair cushion doesn't actually support my back when I want to relax, so it's not so good there. But I do still use it - less frequently than the Backfriend. (No, I don't use them together!) Actually, I don't find it particularly comfortable if I want to use it for long periods of time - I'd rather use the Backfriend.

On the other hand my wife uses my posture chair wedge cushion all the time. It lives on her chair in our office.

Would I buy another? No - I've already got this one. But I probably would replace this one should I ever lose it.

(Incidentally, I was recently discussing back pain with a friend and he had been advised that using a wedge cushion in the car would be a good idea. While it worked for him, I gave it a whirl but it didn't work for me.)

My wedge cushion - my wife uses it all the time

My Lower Back Pain

Please note that I have no relationship with the products or services I describe here. I developed this site partly to encourage me to put more effort into fixing my own back, but also to inspire others to go take control of their own back care.

Hopefully you may find some of the ideas here useful, and maybe can discuss them with your doctor.

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Thanks, Steve.