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Guide to Coccyx Cushions
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If you are suffering from coccyx pain, a coccxz cushion (tail bone cushion) might just be what you need. These are seat cushions with a cutout for your tail bone. This reduces the pressure on your coccyx and spine. Most people find that the sitting position is the most uncomfortable and thee coccyx cushion was developed for that purpose. But which coccyx cushion is right for you?
Memory Foam Coccyx Cushion
 This type of coccyx cushion uses the memory foam invented by NASA referred to as visco-elastic memory foam. The density of this foam is greater than normal foams and molds and shapes to your body shape. It is temperature sensitive and always returns to its original shape. Memory foam type coccyx cushions can be used at work on office chairs, in the car, at home, on metal chairs in the stadium and almost anywhere making it a very versatile cushion.
Benefits of memory foam coccyx cushions is that they will last a long time. You can sit for hours on these and still feel comfortable. Since the heat sensitive cushion conforms to your body, anytime you squirm, get up and sit back down, the cushion will reshape to your body.
The price of this type of cushion is about $30 to $40 dollars. Priced on the higher side, for some people it offers quality and comfort well worth it.
Firm Foam Coccyx Cushions
This type of coccyx cushions is constructed out of resilient foam. It is lest costly than memory foam type cushions (less than $20). When used in conjunction with padded seats, it offers improvement in comfort. However, since this foam is less dense, your results may vary. Some people report that the foam is not firm enough and squishes down too much without providing any pain relief. So if you are a heavy person, this type of cushion may not work for you.
Gel Coccyx Cushions
A gel cushion is often combined with a layer of foam. The foam part offers stability while the soft gel portion distributes the weight and pressure across the cushion. These cushions are more expensive than others but work well.
Air Coccyx Cushions
 This type of cushion lets you sit on a layer of air to reduce pressure. It is adjustable to be more firm by adding air or less firm by reducing the amount of air. Air cushions are good for short term use and have the added bonus of being the most portable type of cushion.
Polyurethane Foam Coccyx Cushions
This foam is more firm than the spongy type foam. The foam will not sink or flatten with use. It is a affordable cushion and has had good results with users.
Ring Cushions
 This type of cushion offers a different shape. They can be made of all the materials mentioned above. The difference is that the shape of the cushion can help reduce pain from other symptoms such as hemorrhoids, enlarged prostates, bruising, and other discomfort. You will have to try them out to see which cushion is the most comfortable for you.
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