School can take a toll on your body, and with a new semester quickly approaching, you need to be prepared. Most college kids don’t realize the big difference studying and sleeping in comfort can make. Often times, school mattresses and desk chairs are hard, uncomfortable, and painful to sleep or study in. This creates a recipe for poor attention spans. You can fight all of these problems though with a few simple comfort products.

The Contour Flip Pillow is an excellent pillow for your twin size bed. It sports a 10-in-1 design that allows you multiple uses all year long. It can be positioned upward for a back rest while you read text books late into the night or it can be flipped for an elevated sleeping wedge. The wedge-shaped design also allows for heart burn relief at night after eating greasy cafeteria food. If you have a futon in your dorm room this year, then use our Flip Pillow for support when lounging against the arm rest. It can also be used to elevate your legs so your feet can rest after a long day of trekking across campus. The Flip Pillow is great option no how you use it, including for back, stomach, and side sleeping.

If you are returning to campus, you will probably remember your old, thin, and unsupportive dorm mattress. There were probably plenty of mornings you debated skipping class due to exhaustion from a bad night’s sleep. This year, change your sleeping arrangements by adding a mattress topper. Mattress toppers are a great way to build support and comfort into your ordinary mattress. Our Contour Cloud Memory Foam Mattress Topper is specially designed with three layers of foam to give you better back support. The first layer is memory foam and feels like a cloud. The second layer gives you added lumbar support and keeps you from tossing and turning all night. The third layer provides a firm base so your mattress topper never bottoms out. It has an ergonomic and orthopedic design, meaning it was designed to improve your sleeping quality, so you can perform better daily and help support your natural spine alignment. The Contour Cloud Memory Foam Mattress Topper will help you sleep better, so you no longer have to fight waking up each morning.

As a student, you can easily spend all night studying in the library or at your desk. Most dorm rooms come with a desk and chair set for students, but often the seat is wood or plastic and definitely uncomfortable; and libraries can be no better. However, you do not have to sacrifice an achy back for better grades anymore. Try out a Freedom Back Support Cushion in your desk chair. It is a full length back support cushion with an ergonomic design to help you study better and longer. It has a unique curve to promote natural and correct spinal alignment. It will attach to any chair using attached Velcro straps and is lightweight so you can carry it to the library or lecture hall. This seat back cushion will change the way you study, so be sure to bring one along on move-in day.

School might be approaching but that doesn’t mean you have to worry about classes yet. However, you should start planning to buy back to school supplies. These three products will change your life and your academic performance. By adding one or all three to your schedule, you can capitalize on your sleep and your study time to be the best student you are able to be.

Give your favorite student a great start to the new year with one of our exclusive comfort bundles.

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Can a Knee Pillow Help Back Pain?

For years folks have been talking about using knee pillows to help with all types of back issues. That, even though the support isn't directly located on the painful area (the lower back), a pillow can bring on all levels of relief. The reasoning behind this claim, however, is solid, no matter how unrelated the actual treatment might sound. Here's why:

When we experience lower back pain, it's often caused by a secondary issue – a part of the body that's acting up and putting strain elsewhere. Likely hips, knees, etc. that's moving pressure up into the back. Nerves can be touchy and send pain signals, or sciatic areas can be making up for other areas that are failing to do their intended job. But no matter the cause, lower backs are one of the most common areas to experience pain. It's a center hub for functions, and takes a brunt of our daily tasks, even when that means we're sleeping.

However, by providing better alignment and reducing those same pressure points, back pain can be eliminated all on its own. Like with a knee pillow that's designed to keep the spine steady, reduce gravity on the hips, and promote blood and oxygen circulation. The pillow can also keep pressure from setting in on the lower back, which can cause pain round-the-clock, not just while lying down. 

Whether or not your knees and their alignment are the culprit, using a knee pillow will allow you to obtain better spine health through virtually any sleeping position. In fact, regular back pain patients often feel immediate relief when sleeping with this type of pillow. 

To learn more about how a knee pillow can help eliminate back pains, or to start shopping today, 

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Are These Underrated Behaviors Causing You Back Pain?

Throughout the course of a lifetime, almost everyone will experience back pain. Oftentimes it's minimal and for a very short amount of time, but others aren't so lucky. Their back pain is chronic, and quite possibly severe. What's even worse, however, are cases that can't be strictly diagnosed. Rather living with ongoing pain and attempting to solve what can't be pinpointed. 

To avoid ongoing back pain, or to diagnose current intermittent aches and their potential causes, take note of these common habits. Everyday activities such as:

Laying on the Couch

Every once an a while, this is a welcome treat, but being too much of a couch potato can mess up your entire back alignment. If you can't limit your time on the sofa, look to special cushions or wedges that will help hold everything in place. And that help to keep it pain free. 

Smoking

We all know smoking is unhealthy, but few of us know that it can cause back pain in addition to other health risks. Nicotine can affect blood flow, cutting off circulation throughout the body. Over time, this can cause pain and inflammation throughout the body, while often focusing on the back.

Too Much Exercise

Yes, there can be too much. Overdoing it with the weights, having poor foot insulations, etc. can all affect the back and cause pain. As well as robbing the body of too many calories.

If you're suffering from back pain,or minor aches and pains, the culprit might just be one of the above. Whether it's affecting the body all on its own, or adding to a previous condition, these underrated and often sneaky factors can cause far more harm than we realize. Look to adjusting simple steps, or work toward a daily routine that is not only healthier, but that works to reduce back pain. And eliminates your ongoing triggers.

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Sciatica Sufferers: Have you Fell to These Common Myths?

Those with sciatica know just how much the condition affects everyday life. From sitting and standing, to lying down, to just walking from place to place, your lower back can flare up at any minute. Which is why folks look to every possible solution to heal it sooner rather than later. But did you know there are several common myths surrounding the condition? New patients often look online to find advice, while long-term sciatica victims might find old wives tales – anything new fangled that might help ease their pain.

No matter your situation, however, avoid these common myths. And, to get the facts straight, talk to your doctor about sciatica and how you can best treat your back pain any time of day.

The myths:

Sciatica is Only Caused by Certain Conditions

While this can be true, it’s not the only cause of the sickness. There can be any number of muscle, spinal, even organ-based conditions that can lead to sciatica. Unfortunately, this is why it’s so hard to treat. As a secondary side effect, first treating the original cause is the only way to stay pain free on a long-term basis. 

Leg Pain without Back Pain Can’t be Sciatica

Depending on how the nerve is affected, sciatica can manifest in the legs rather than the back (or the rear). Though this is rare, it still takes place in various sciatica patients. However, it’s important to have your leg pain examined by a doctor as sciatica can be mistaken for a leg injury and vice versa. 

Sciatica Patients Should Rest

While it might be the first thought that comes to mind, especially on a day when pain is worse than others, this generally isn’t the case. Stretching and moving can work to reduce pain over time, even if just by strengthening or loosening one’s muscles. 

Surgery is the Only Treatment Option

Wrong. There are multiple ways to address sciatica rather than going under the knife. Physical therapy, lifestyle changes, exercise regimens, and more can all work to reduce sciatica symptoms.

To better understand your sciatica, talk with your doctor today. 

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Can Heavy Shoes Reduce Your Back Pain?

In the practice of Chinese medicine, cures often come in the form of something strange. Acupuncture calls for sharp needles to be placed into the body – which in theory, should cause pain; foot massages are known to affect any part of the body; and toxins can be pulled directly through one’s skin. For those of Western medicine, it’s cures like these that are hard to accept … even when they’re proven to work.

But according to a recent report, there may just be one more obscure medical cure: extremely heavy iron shoes. Wearing them on a regular basis, some say, can cure back pain altogether.

One Chinese worker, Zhang Fuxing, has been using this method for years, saying it has completely eliminated his extreme back pain. Now weighing more than 440 pounds each, he walks about 50 feet in the shoes each day. (Most start out with smaller versions, as low as 22 pounds, and work their way up to larger weight and distance intervals.)

How it Works

According to Chinese medicine, it’s not muscles that require us to lift heavy things, such as the shoes. Rather, the physical strength comes from one’s organs. By “lifting from within” people are able to hold great weights. As Fuxing says, “When you walk with your heart it will work.”

Scientifically, the weight works to stretch out one’s spine, work the legs, or cause an extreme increase in blood flow. The movement can also strengthen the core and create an advanced sense of balance among users.

The shoes’ makeup, however, is also important. Though users place straps over their existing footwear, iron is said to be good for the body, especially the heart and bones. By combining its traits of wellness with viable exercise, a growing cure has been found.

Iron Shoes In Practice

Though critics remain strong, patients all across China are trying this method. A vocal supporter of the iron shoe, Fuxing makes them himself and sells them to friends, neighbors, and online shoppers. With hundreds in circulation, patients seem to agree that the method has had an extreme and direct affect against back pain.

While there are no studies that have tested these theories (other than actual patients), it’s certainly an interesting concept to consider: the cure for back pain just may be a new set of shoes.

Read more about Fuxing and his iron shoe store at CTV News.

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The Best Sleeping Positions for a Bad Back

When crawling into bed each night, sometimes the worst positions are just the most comfortable. We sleep on our sides, our stomachs, and flop arms into odd angles. Those sleeping positions, however, just may contribute to back pain throughout the day. By stretching the muscles awkwardly or putting weight on the wrong areas, tings can occur several hours later.

To not only avoid pain-causing positions, but to help your back while sleeping, try these three back-friendly set ups. (Even Dr. Oz agrees.)

The Soldier

When achieving “the soldier,” a sleeper must lay on their back through the entire night. Look for a supportive mattress that will hold the rear, spine, and legs in place while achieving this pain-free night of rest.

Note: The soldier should be avoided by those with sleep apnea, as gravity allows the throat to become blocked, which is dangerous for those with difficult nighttime breathing. Back sleeping can also increase one’s chances of snoring throughout the night.

Sleeping Beauty

Graceful as it may sound, the “sleeping beauty” pose offers hard-hitting results against spinal pressure. Lay on your side with the back slightly curved, knees bent, and the arms crossed. Add a pillow between the knees to offer added hip support, or leave as is to achieve a restful position.

This is also considered one of the only side-effect-free ways to sleep – causing no outside pains or snoring tendencies.

Dead Man’s Float

Stomach down and head cocked to the side, the “dead man’s float” offers a position that any frontal sleeper can enjoy. Arms under the pillow can also work to prop the head and offer upper limb comfort.

Over time, this can cause neck twinges, which may or may not manifest in recurring pain. To avoid these side effects, do without the pillow or find another place for the arms. Another pillow under the hips will also prop the lower end of the body, evening out one’s levels. [Dr. Oz]

To gain a healthy night’s sleep, remember to look toward these back-friendly positions during all hours of the night.

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Can Too Much Sugar Affect Everyday Pains?

Whether you’re stocking up on Halloween goodies or just have an everyday sweet tooth, there’s no denying that too much sugar is bad for one’s health. A fact that dentists have been proclaiming for years, others are also beginning realizing the harsh dangers of sugar-based meals.

But what exactly can too much sugar do?

In extreme cases, patients can develop a life-long condition, such as obesity or diabetes. Both come with their own long-term problems. For instance obesity can make movement harder and takes a toll on one’s posture and circulation, while diabetes affects diet, wellness, and requires proper foot care. While both of these are worst case scenarios (from eating too much candy, anyway), they’re some of the biggest issues to look out for. Those with family history should be on extra high alert, as they’re the most susceptible to the disease’s grasp.

Other Side Effects of Sugar

High sugar intakes have also been shown to increase acne, one’s risk of depression, and even cause folks to become “addicted” to the substance. Much like salt, the more sugar that’s consumed, the more a body craves its sweetness. Obviously this is a recipe for disaster, especially considering all the negative side effects it can bring.

As for everyday pains, these uncomfortable bouts can be increased by poor circulation and digestion – both of which can arise from heavy sugar ingestion. When repeated over time – such as someone taking in multiple sodas or pieces of candy each day – their circulation and digestion will see a direct hit. This could lead to stomach pains, cold appendages, or increased aches in the back, legs, and arms, as they aren’t getting regular blood flow. [Fitbie]

While some sugar is deemed ok (especially if it’s real sugar and not a sweetener substitute), it’s best when not eaten excessively. Keep the sweets at a minimum to avoid pains and other health problems that the substance can trigger.

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How Much Damage Can High Heels Really Cause?

It’s no secret that wearing high heels for hours on end is less than comfortable. While they may look nice, the shoes leave feet pinched and prodded into their unnatural shapes. They then cause feet to ache, toes to cramp, and begin shooting some of those pains upwards into the legs and lower back. Perhaps even affecting posture.

And all in the name of beauty.

Of course, there are now “orthopedic” versions of heels – or at the very least, more expensive models that come with cushioning and extra support. But when the foot is resting at such an awkward angle – and then walked on – how comfortable can it really be? Not to mention the level of damage it’s causing in its wake.

Much depends on how long the wearer has been sporting her heels – for the span of the day or life. But according to some recent research, the ongoing damage could just be irreversible.

Foot Scan in High Heel

By scanning a foot still wearing a high heel, specialists were able to see just what shape the foot takes on. They found that the ball is pressed flat with the toes, which also supports the majority of the weight. The rest of the foot sits at an extreme incline, until reaching the heel, which hosts some weight, but still on a slant. The specialists also said that individual tests should be done to show just how much damage each woman has sustained. [ABC News]

Whether contained to stress within the foot, or having affected the legs and back, it’s clear that improper weight placement can cause ongoing pain and damage.

To lessen the effects, doctors say women should stick to flats. However, if heels are a must, wedge and platform versions provide more mid-foot support.

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Customer Love for the Kabooti Donut Cushion

At Contour Living, we love hearing from customers – especially when they tell us how our products have helped reduce their chronic aches and pains. Over the years, we’ve sold thousands of pillows and sleeping-related devices, and though they’re designed specifically to help, it’s great to hear it directly from those who were affected most.

Our latest praise comes from a dental hygienist in New Jersey. After more than two decades in the profession, she wrote to tell us that her back pain was finally gone. With the Kabooti Donut Cushion, she is now able to perform her job in a pain-free environment.

She writes, “I recently visited a medical convention in Orlando, Florida, and enjoyed the convention and conference expo. While there I discovered the Kabooti [cushion] at your booth. I brought a sample pack back to the office and I love it. In two days I have noticed a major difference in my posture and comfort level while delivering dental care to my patients. It’s great!! The cushion provides super support with minimum movement on the dental chair surface. After 21 years of delivering dental hygiene I have finally found a back saving solution!!!”

Thanks to our hygienist for writing in – we’re so happy to hear the Kabooti has put an end to your painful working days. It’s also an inspiration to others in the profession that there’s hope for ongoing comfort – even after years of suffering.

To learn more about the Kabooti Donut Cushion, head over to the product page for specs, replacement covers (there’s even one in camo!) – and an overview as to how the cushion works. By combining a donut ring, coccyx cushion, and a seating wedge, the Kabooti has everything you need to keep your booty comfortable.

And if you have any questions or comments – let us know. It might even make the blog!

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Four Yoga Poses to Reduce Back Pain

Whether or not you’re an active yoga master, it’s an exercise that’s known to relax and strengthen the body. From everyday yoga posers to those who have yet to try it, this exercise has something to offer everyone. Beginners can start out slow, while pros can work toward more challenging balances.

To receive the most back relieve out of your yoga routine, try these proven poses. Designed specifically to stretch and heal the back, these exercises will have you feeling better in no time. Best of all, they’re great for those of all yoga backgrounds.

4. Fists Forward Bend

Performed by bending the knees and bending until your torso meets your thighs, this pose allows the back to deeply exhale and reduce tension. You should also place your fists in opposite elbow bends to create a cohesive motion with the arms.

3. Downward-Facing Dog

Perhaps one of the most popular yoga poses, downward-facing dog takes place by planting the balls of your feet, and bending until your arms touch the ground. The body should bend at a 45-degree angle, creating a relaxing, yet stable pose. Keep your head down to avoid a neck strain during this pose.

2. Wall Plank

With the wall plank, you can get extra help (yes, from the wall) during your exercise. Stand arm length away, then place your hands flat on the wall, fingers up. Legs should be straight, while the hips and stomach bend at a 90-degree angle.

1. Pigeon Pose

Generally for the flexible, the pigeon pose takes place when one leg is bent, and the other left straight to stretch and reduce back pressure. Here, the right knee should touch the right wrist (as if from downward-facing dog), with the tops of your feet touching the floor. Hips can then be centered and pushed down for added relief.

Start practicing these poses today for an easy at-home cure for back pain.

And if you need more instruction (or pictures), head to MindBodyGreen.

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Can Acupuncture Relieve Back Pain?

When we think about ways to relieve pain, few are comforted by the thought of having needles shoved into their skin. But despite the theory behind acupuncture, it’s a treatment that’s been shown to relieve a great deal of pain and stress. Working by sticking needles into strategic points in one’s skin (and at varying depths), the practice is meant to poke and prod away pain.

So does it work on backs? While the science behind the treatment is shaky – some say yes, some say no – patients to test the practice give acupuncture two thumbs up. According to their assessments, extra pain up front equals less pain overall. As for the doctors, even they agree that acupuncture provides more relief than no treatment whatsoever. [Mayo Clinic]

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Using very thin needles, a trained professional places them into a patient’s skin. Known as “acupoints,” the needles are put in specific places that will help reduce pain and stress. It is thought that stimulation these various points allows the body to naturally heal itself, providing enhanced abilities.

Each person hosts about 2,000 acupoints across their body. Obviously not all of them can be accessed in a single setting, however, some believe that more needles equals more results. You can also talk with your acupuncturist about different pains you’re experiencing to ensure affected areas will see results.

Additionally, those who receive regular treatments are able to see which areas provide the best results.

Different Types of Acupuncture

There are at least five different types of acupuncture, each of which offers a different format. For instance, Auricular acupuncture deals only with ears. Hosting over 200 acupoints each, a person can gain relief throughout their entire body while only hosting punctures in their ears. In contrast, traditional Chinese acupuncture covers the entire body, and even stimulates the organs. Japanese acupuncture is quite similar, though its needles are shorter and thinner. This is a good option to anyone experiencing fear and anxiety about the needles.

There are also five element and Korean hand acupunctures – the first of which gives spirit and mind relief, while the latter focuses on one’s hands. [Discovery Fit and Health]

Though acupuncture is a very personal experience, it’s generally said that full-bodied options provide the best back pain relief, especially in the lower back. Talk to your acupuncturist to see which options may work best, or give varied treatments a try and compare notes.

While it may sound like a nerve-wracking process, acupuncture is shown to provide a great deal of pain relief. Sign up today to see just what the practice has to offer.

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Align your Spine with a Cloud Mattress Topper

A few weeks ago, we talked about the benefits of the Cloud Bed Pillow, how its unique design helps align the neck while sleeping. And, just how many perks can be had from a comfortable, ergonomic night’s sleep – all from a single customizable pillow. But did you know there’s more to the Cloud line? In addition to this unique pillow, there’s a Cloud- issue mattress topper, which works to align the spine.

Just stretch the material over your bed (and under the sheets), and sleep like you would on your original mattress. Over time, the topper will adjust and conform to each sleeper’s individual shape and weight, providing an entire new level of nighttime sleeping support. Not only is the Cloud Mattress Topper a great addition of comfort, it has multiple alignment benefits as well. Like its pillow cohort, the topper is made of three levels for maximum support retention. The foam allows for multiple layers of softness, which molds to the sleeper’s body, but won’t break down or wear in the process.

Additionally, the Cloud Mattress Topper:

• Has an ergonomic, orthopedic design to help maximize spinal health
• Can reduce back or hip pain
• Can reduce tossing and turning throughout the night
• Can improve comfort levels
• Works to cradle the body through spinal and lumbar support
• Can lengthen the lifespan of your mattress, or improve the quality of cheaper models

Though the topper is great for any sleeper, it’s ideal for those with all over back aches, as it’s specifically designed to provide relief to the entire spine. Use it along with your Cloud pillow, leg cushion, or test out the topper on its own for pinpointed relief. Or, give it a try to improve one’s sleeping patterns.

Because it helps reduce movement while increasing comfort levels, sleepers are able to achieve longer, deeper sessions of rest. Sleep efficiency studies even showed that test customers received more restorative sleeping cycles than with their original mattresses.

The topper is also built for maximum airflow and cooling abilities. That way hot sleepers don’t sweat or overheat throughout the night because of the extra mattress layer. Or, to receive even more cooling comfort, consider the addition of moisture-wicking pajamas, cooling blankets, or a good old fashioned chilly bedroom. No matter the use – for sleep assistance or for spinal health – it’s sure to offer cloud-like comfort throughout the night.

Find out more about the Cloud Mattress topper on our products page.

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Eliminate Coccyx Pain With Sitting Habits

Whether we like it or not, sitting is one of the most frequent things we do each and every day. From work, to eating, to relaxing in the evenings, taking a load off is practically an American past time. And though the reasons may change, the amount of time spent on one’s rear rarely does. If one day we go on a long walk or spend some time on yard work, the next it might be raining and require an indoor reading session. There’s always a turn of events sending us into the nearest chair.

However, if not sitting on the proper chairs or cushions, serious side effects can occur, such as back pain, aches, or throbbing of the coccyx – or tailbone. Without support that works to align and protect these body parts, our sitting practices can actually cause more harm than they do rest or relaxation.

To help ease the coccyx pain, consider your everyday sitting habits. This can include chair health, available cushions, posture, and frequency in which one disperses their weight. The more often you sit in unfavorable positions, the more likely you are to experience ongoing pain. Which is why it’s all the more important to sit correctly.

To improve your sitting habits remember to:

• Pay attention to posture – though it’s easy to forget, sitting at a 90-degree angle can help the body stay alert while keeping one’s spine in check.
• Consider a new seat or back support pillow that transfers, no matter where you’re sitting. These models fit in the car, office chair, couch, or any public sitting scenario.
• Stretch – with your doctor’s approval, try various stretching or movement exercises to keep the blood flowing. This added movement can offer pain relief through regular muscle relaxation.
• Stand when possible – oftentimes coccyx pain occurs from regular sitting. By walking or standing when time allows, stress can be taken off of the back and therefore alleviating some of that pain.

For chronic sufferers, it’s a good idea to talk with your doctor about what options are available to treat and cure coccyx pain. You can also reach out to various support groups to talk with others who are dealing with the same symptoms.

While tailbone pain is a serious problem, there are also steps to be taken, specifically by the way you sit and handle everyday back-related events. For mild cases or intermittent relief, remember to follow the above; sitting habits can greatly and easily improve one’s health.

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How to Improve Back Health at the Office

When sitting for most of the working day, finding a comfortable (and back healthy) position can be a difficult task. It may be easier to type on the computer, enter data, or browse websites from the sitting position, but that doesn’t mean it’s doing our backs or rear ends any favors. Chances are, by the end of the week, it’s taken its toll. You might have pains, aches, numbness, or even just restless legs that are ready to walk and explore the office.

By taking a few steps to better prepare for prolonged sitting, you can work to diminish these negative effects.

To achieve better sitting health:

Purchase a lumbar support pillow

Made specifically for lower back support, these cushions keep your seat seated in a firm, yet comfortable position. It will also better align the back for a more appealing posture.

Adjust office equipment

Is your office ergonomically sound? Consider the height of your chair, keyboard, or mouse when arranging a desk. Elbows and knees should sit at a 90-degree angle, and backs shouldn’t slouch or bend. These simple fixes could help greatly reduce sitting-related pain.

Get regular exercise

During a break, be sure and get in plenty of walking time. This can be done on a work treadmill, around the office, or, weather permitting, outside. Take 10 or 15 minutes to do some stretches and get the body pumping. This change of pace can greatly improve circulation and muscle tension.

Stretch the back

When sitting, stretch your arms, back, and neck. When stagnant for too long the body can tense up; even quick, irregular stretches can offer a needed movement to get the body out of its sitting-too-long funk.

Get a new chair

Is your chair more than a few years old? If so it may not be lacking in both comfort and support. Look for a new model with the proper backand rear support, and the ability to adjust both horizontal and vertical settings. Moving both pieces offer the only way to get a custom ergonomic fit.

Eating a healthy diet can also improve one’s sitting health, by making sure you’re awake and alert (and not slouching) throughout the day. From posture to diet to whatever it is you’re sitting on, remember there are plenty of back health fixes. Whenever sitting for long periods at a time, look to the above for a list of easy fixes to an ongoing problem.

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Benefits of the Contour Leg Pillow

Necks, heads, and feet are often home to a soft, fluffy pillow. Whether sleeping, traveling, or just looking for some extra support, these pillows come ready-made and with all types of materials in tow. You can even choose different colors or levels of softness, so you’re sure to have the perfect comfort level in any location.

But what about the legs? With all of these specialized pillows, few seem to remember that legs need just as much support as the other guys. After all, they’re the gateway to back support; leg pillows can provide some much needed pain relief, as well as making for a more comfortable night’s sleep.

It’s time to stop overlook the leg pillow and see just what it has to offer.

How it Works

The Contour Leg Pillow is naturally shaped to fit the curve of your legs. With its rounded mold and ability to form to each individual’s unique body shape, the pillow acts as a customized sleeping tool. Simply place it between your upper or lower legs to achieve leg, back, knee, and hip support throughout the night. You can even use it while watching TV or sitting at a desk for added comfort. And since it’s made with memory foam, the more you use it, the better it will fit your specific mold.

The Contour Leg Pillow is ideal for anyone who has backpains, regularly sleeps on their side, or is just looking for a little extrasleeping support. All ages can take comfort in knowing that their bodies have gained a little extra overnight support. Thanks to its shaped design and ability to mold, the Contour Leg Pillow is great for virtually any shape and size.

With the Contour Leg Pillow you can:

·      Reduce back pressure

·      Increase leg and back comfort levels, as well as the hips and knees

·      Comfortably sleep on your side or back

·      Achieve natural alignment

·      Help alleviate sore muscles and pain

·      Create a one-of-a-kind, customized fitting pillow

The pillow also comes with a removable pillowcase, so you can be sure to keep it clean at all times. And for hot sleepers, there’s even a “cool” leg pillow to pull body heat and cool while providing the same legsupporting results.

For support without the fuss, remember that legs need a pillow too. To learn more or order yours today, head to our products page.

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Back-A-Line Back Support Belt now at Contour

Find out why the Back-A-Line Dynamic Back Support Belt is the
most endorsed back support in America!

Why this belt is different:  Back-A-Line Back Supports improve your spinal mechanics: your back adjusts to the built-in curve of the patented “curved-and-firm” pad in the non-elastic belt, for dynamic muscle support, postural assistance, and improved spinal mechanics. Result? Your back works naturally and you get REAL BACK PAIN RELIEF!

See How Motorcycle Consumer News compared 6 different back support belts
and rated the Back-A-Line a "Best-Buy"

• Back-A-Line is the ONLY back support that truly supports the core midsection of the lower back, while strengthening back muscles and providing relief from back pain and injuries.
• Patented curve, firm lumbar pad provides the ideal surface for back support and proper posture.
• Non-stretch fabric is breathable, to reduce heat build-up and is washable.
• Extra hook and loop closure ensures a perfect fit and isometric resistance for abdominal muscles.

Here is an excerpt from a comparative test on six leading back support belts from Motorcycle Consumer News in March, 2012.    They compared the belts on six specific attributes and ultimately rated the Back-A-Line belt a "Best Buy"

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Best Back Support Products For 2013

Eighty percent of Americans are affected by some form of back pain. Back pain can be felt in the lower, upper or middle back. The back and spine should be supported at all times, especially while lifting, sitting, sleeping or while the body is at rest. Contour Living offers many ergonomic solutions, which provides the back with all kinds of support.

Here are some of our top back support products for 2013:

1.   LumbuddyBack Support Cushion is designed to provide flexible and cool support, no matter where the person sits. The Lumbuddy is designed with tapers at the center; this allows the cushion to conform to the body. It has beveled edges on the reverse side that is shaped to fit the seats of most vehicles. Lumbuddy is made of foam that is ventilated and highly resilient. It is covered with a cool mesh, which allows the air to flow easily minimizing any heat buildup. The Lumbuddy can also be used on small office or task chairs. The cushion features straps that can be configured in 3 different ways; this minimizes the cushion from slipping.

2.   BackRXby Nada Chair is designed to give the user reverse pressure from the knees. This will help stabilize the pelvis and provide lumbar support. The BackRX loops are made of 3 inch double elastic. The BackRX is clinically proven to reduce fatigue while seated and reduce slouching. The BackRX can be used with or without a chair.

3.   ContourFreedom Back Support Cushion provides full back support. This cushion is one of Contour Livings most popular lumbar support cushions. It features 10 zones which provide proper alignment and ergonomic support. It can be used on any chair or in any vehicle as it easily attaches to it with its Velcro strap. It is made of high quality durable foam and forms to the body.

4.   BedLounge adjustable reading pillow provides back and body support. The reading pillow supports the head, shoulders, neck, upper and lower back. The pillow can be adjusted and easily carried with one hand. This product can also conform to the body.

5.   WondaWedge is great to use while traveling as it can be inflated when needed. The design is compact and waterproof. It allows for multi-positional support and the materials used to make it is suede and vinyl. WondaWedge is available in Gray, Yellow or Blue.

All of these products come with a 1 year warranty and are available via Contour Living’s website located at www.contourliving.com.

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10 Pillows in 1 - The new Flip Pillow

See the new Flip Pillow by Contour Products - get 10 pillows in 1!

Whether you buy one or more Flip Pillows, you can arrange them in a huge variety of positions, placements and areas of your body to satisfy so many so needs.

• Place the Flip Pillow under your upper body to act as a wedge, gently elevating you body during sleep
• Place under arms to make reading on your stomach a breeze
• Then simply go to sleep - the Flip Pillow makes a great stomach sleeping pillow
• Prop up behind back for upright support
• Use behind back, neck and head for support while relaxing on couch
• Flip the wedge out of the way and use the smaller portion as a bed pillow
• Use under your legs to elevate knees for improved circulation and to ease lower back pain
• Place Flip Pillow under feet to elevate and soothe tired feet
• Place the Flip Pillow in any chair to improve posture and lower back (lumbar support
• Helps to allow reading in multiple style chairs
• Use two Flip Pillows for a combination wedge and knee support

Create your own unique positions.  Now the Flip Pillow comes in larger queen and king sizes as well.

Makes a great gift for yourself or someone you love.  get yours today!

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