Tush Cush

April 21, 2008

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I have a Tush-Cush on the chair that I normally sit on to use my laptop. It is very comfortable to sit on. I find that my back does not get tired and I do not start to feel pressure on the back of my legs on the edge of the chair, as often happens to me after sitting for extended periods. When sitting on the Tush-Cush the tailbone is suspended over the cut-out so there is no pressure on the base of the spine. The wedge shape really helps with my alignment. It is similar to sitting on a kneeling chair, which I have at my desktop.

The wedge tips the pelvis forward. Recent studies have shown that the optimal position for sitting is with a greater than a right angle between the body and legs. The optimal angle, if the upper legs are parallel to the floor, would be leaning back. However, this is awkward for using a desk or computer. With the Tush-Cush your legs point more towards the floor, so your back can be straight up, perpendicular to the floor. This is comfortable and practical for using the computer, writing, reading etc.

Another plus is that, unlike many other furnishing items, it does not seem to be a magnet for my dogs hair.

They also make a Car-Cush. I don’t drive very much but if I did I would probably get one of these too.