Athletes need more sleep. Our comfort products can help.

Athletes are always on the go, on and off the field, and less sleep can mean more injuries. Players who got less than six hours of sleep per night had an increased rate of injury during games, according to a University of California study; making choosing comfort products conducive to sleep crucial. 

“When we design products, we keep athletes in mind,” said Contour Products President Scott Davis. “Our products aim to aid comfort by correctly aligning the body during sleep. This can not only prolong sleep, but help athletes recover when injuries do happen.”

Athletes often place sleep on the back burner. In highly trained team sport athletes, 50 percent of athletes were considered poor sleepers and 28 percent had daytime sleepiness in a recent study published in the European Journal of Sport Science. The study concluded that athletes needed to learn more about their sleep schedules, sleep longer, and have better quality sleep.

Injury is a common occurrence in sports. In collegiate football alone, 8 out of every 1000 players are injured, according to a National Collegiate Athletic Association report. The way players behave during recovery from these injuries is critical for their chances of playing again.

For longer sleep and shorter recovery time, players should consider how they sleep and type of injury. Comfort products are designed to target specific areas of the body: 

• Head, Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back: orthopedic pillow, cervical roll, bed wedge 

• Lower Back, Hips, Pelvis: lumbar cushion, leg support pillow, seat cushion 

• Legs, Knees, Ankles, Feet: leg wedge, knee elevation cushion 

“We want athletes to be as healthy and safe as possible, because both everyday exercise, and injury recovery time can have a huge impact on their success,” said Davis. “Our variety of comfort products can help.” 

The Contour Cool Leg Pillow was recently featured in 12 NFL players’ training camp bags. Check it out here.

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4 Reasons to Sleep With a Leg Pillow

Leg pillows are often the unsung heroes of the support world. Despite all they can do and how much comfort they have to provide, they still don't get the respect they deserve. Today we set aside that oversight and look toward leg pillows and what all they can provide.

Perks like:

1. Reducing Back Pain

This is perhaps the best leg pillow pro that there is. Because the pillow isn't used directly for the back, we tend to forget how it can still reduce back pain. However, by propping up the lower legs and removing weight, then readjusting how the body rests at night, aches can be greatly reduced for the following day … and every day this method is used.

2. Promoting Muscle Health

When muscles aren't stressed from aches and pains, you're able to better utilize them to the fullest of their capabilities. That means it's easier to work out (or even just to function throughout the day). Additionally, blood and oxygen flow can be increased, allowing for further health.

3. Convenience/Cost Effective

Adding a leg pillow is a simple way to step-up your sleeping space. If you're traveling and need a little more comfort, leg pillows are an easy way to go. If your back is sore, use of these models to help your cause without expensive treatments. And when used on an ongoing basis, you're likely to gain even more relief out of your comfort method. 

4. Pressure Relief

Though it's not pain directly, pressure is another area of stress within the back and other body muscles. A leg pillow can help reduce this excess stress, even if you aren't aware it's developed. 

To reduce stress, pain, and increase body health, a leg pillow is a great addition to your sleeping routine. Consider adding one today and browse at ContourLiving.com. 

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How Can a Knee Pillow Help With Back Pain?

Neck pillows support the neck. Head pillows are made to support your head while resting. And so on. It's a logic that makes sense. It would also make us think that knee pillows are made for knee health. And while that's true, there's also far more to it than that. Knee pillows aren't just for the knees. They can also help support the entire back.

By adjusting your alignment and encouraging blood to flow more efficiently, knee pillows can help put body weight where it needs to be. That means reducing pressure on the back, and therefore alleviating pain. Essentially, it helps put the legs where they need to be. Which can then reduce weight and pressure or pain that's cause by misaligned lower limbs.

More often than not, back pain is caused by something in particular. Maybe it's a pinched nerve. Or the neck turned wrong so it's causing uneven weight displacement. Slouching or causing uneven bones – even when you are standing or sitting still. By correcting this problem, you are able to in turn reduce or eliminate back pain.

If your back hurts when sitting, consider adjusting your position. This can be a minor change, or enlisting the help of a pillow that will properly align and support the body. Therefore reducing pains. The longer this practice is continued (or more often) the greater amount of relief that can be found. 

Knee pillows can do wonders for your back pain, especially when used to doctor specification, and on a regular basis. Start searching to find your ideal knee pillow today. 

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Multitask your Pillow with the Butterfly Leg Pillow

Spines have been supported and made pain free with Contour products for years. One of our favorites (and best sellers), the Contour Leg Pillow, has been providing leg and back comfort since its debut. Now, however, its cousin has a chance at offering the same levels of relief to all ages of users. Not only does it come with the same shape that cradles and lifts the legs into place, the Butterfly Leg Pillow is far more versatile. Sleep with it between your legs, then split the pillow open to host feet or calves after waking up. Plus, it comes with a massage feature so it can gently soothe muscles back to health.

Named for its ability to “butterfly” into an array of shapes with a unique hinge design (but without uncomfortable hardware), this pillow is perfect for sore or achy muscles. Whether just offering them support, or a soothing massage that coaxes blood flow back into sore areas. Use it at night, pack it along for your next vacation, or keep it on hand for whenever your back pain starts to flare up. 

The pillow also comes with:

          • Easy massage function that turns on and off with the flip of a switch
          • Thigh cradling abilities (great for pregnant ladies who are carrying extra, yet uneven weight).
          • Proper lower body alignment features.
          • The ease of providing relief and added blood flow to tired feet or legs.

The Butterfly Leg Pillow offers users three functions in a single device, cutting down the need for multiple (and expensive) pillows and extra storage. It’s even on sale, coming with free shipping when shoppers buy two or more. 

To get started with your very own pillow-based comfort today, head to Contour Living’s product page and start shopping!

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New Product! Contour’s Double Back Cushion

In our ever-growing repertoire of back relief products now comes a brand new revolutionary product: the Double Back Cushion. Contour’s latest release and offering two solutions in one, this new type of cushion is one we’re happy to stock our shelves with … and just in time for the holidays.

But what exactly does this “Double Back” thing have to offer?

As its name suggests, the pillow is two products in one – a stuffed leg pillow and a foam lumbar support wrap. Simply unroll for lumbar structure, or roll into its pillow form for comfort with added height.

The Double Back pillow can be used in a wide variety of combinations so patients can get the most out of their treatment options.

The “duo” works great as a supportive neck pillow; try it on the couch, in the car, or when traveling for a comfortable way to squeeze in some rest. But that’s not all the Double Back Cushion can do. When used on the back, stomach, or legs, it offers some serious relief. Place the pillow between the legs or under the ankles for cushioned relaxation, while the lumbar foam section offers mid and lower back alignment.

For those with ongoing discomfort, the duo is made to offer relief in specific pressure point areas.

Added features:

• Sleepers in all positions can use the pillow, whether sleeping on their side, back, or stomach.
• The Double Back is made to support both the cervical spine and the lumbar areas.
• With this product, spines receive cushioned alignment, along with the hips and knees. No more twisting or pressure during sleep.
• In its lumbar position, the pillow is 27 inches long, while its pillow counterpart measures 10.5 inches tall and 8 inches wide.

From holiday shopping to personalized back support, Contour’s new Double Back Cushion has something to offer everyone.

Shop today to receive our special intro sale price.

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Introducing our new Contour Leg Pillow - The Cool Leg Pillow!

 

 Introducing our new Contour Leg Pillow - The Cool Leg Pillow!

• Two layers of foam:
  • A supportive foam core adds the structure and support you need plus
  • An outer layer of gel-infused memory foam which provides the plush feel o9f memory foam without the heat
• Features the same ergonomic design of all Contour Leg Pillows
• Includes a breathable quilted cover

Most orders ship by the next business day and are backed by our one year Contour Living Customer Care Warranty!

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Renew, Relax & Align the Body with an Ergonomic

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/
-- Contour Products (http://www.contourliving.com), a leading sleep and body
support company, recommends people implement an ergonomic makeover into their
life for more restful sleep, everyday body comfort and improved total well
being. By aligning the body, relieving pressure points and easing muscles people
can make the most of their daily activities whether at home, the office,
traveling or after exercise.


"To be consistently healthy and productive, people need
to sleep well and feel good throughout the day," says Scott Davis, sleep expert
and Contour Products' CEO and founder. "By aligning the body and easing muscles
people can live more comfortably, even when recovering from surgery."


Proven sleep and body support solutions, like those
from Contour Products, are cost-effective and simple ways to improve daily
living. Products such as head and leg pillows, wedge solutions for sleep and
body positioning, back support cushions and mattress pads, cutting-edge travel
pillows and CPAP pillows for sleep apnea patients are the types of items that
can help consumers based on their individual needs. Following, are some specific
solutions and how they effectively address comfort issues:


Soothing Support for the Back, Spine and Body

The Freedom Back with massage features 10 zones that
provide unparalleled orthopedic full back support and reduce muscle strain while
sitting at home, the office or when commuting. It supports the upper back,
shoulder blades and lumbar area and eliminates pressure on the tailbone, hips
and spinal column. Another useful product is the Travel Back with adjustable
lumbar support. It's a portable back aid that folds flat to fit into a purse or
briefcase, fastens to fabric seats and is easy to adjust. Freedom Back
Lumbar Support Pad Information

Tired Legs Need TLC

The Butterfly 3-in-1 Pillow features massage and an
innovative hinge design that allows the pillow to open up for multiple uses.
Side sleepers use it as a leg pillow to ease low back pain and align the lower
body. The Butterfly is also used to cradle and massage tense muscles in the
calves or thighs and to ease tired, achy feet after a workout or just after a
long day. The Contour Leg Pillow is another favorite. It aligns the lower back
and hips, relaxes back muscles and relieves strain on the hips, knees and joints
so users wake feeling refreshed. It's great for pregnant women and side
sleepers. Cradle Your Legs in Comfort with the Butterfly Massage Pillow


The Most Innovative, Versatile Travel Pillow on Earth

The Contour Twist is made of dense polyfoam with an
internal plastic articulating "spine" that twists into almost any shape and
helps support users right where they need it most. The Twist is a highly
effective head and neck pillow as well as an excellent back pillow, knee pillow,
nursing pillow, baby prop and even a laptop computer and reading pillow. The
Twist has a washable velour cover and comes in a see-through travel bag.

Contour
Products' items can be ordered online, at

1-800-950-0230,
through catalogs such as Brylane Home and retailers like Bed, Bath and Beyond.


About Contour Products


Founded in 1991, Contour Products (www.contourliving.com)
is a leader in the ergonomic comfort and support industry. Since its first
innovation, the Contour Pillow, the company has sold more than 20 million
products in the United States and 80 other countries. The company has 66 patents and trademarks registered in the United States and abroad. Contour Products is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale,
FL. and has an operations facility in Charlotte, N.C.



Media Contacts: Diane Dancer 214-674-8970 diane@cobertpr.com Heidi
Schoenberger-Cobert 440-309-5703 heidi@cobertpr.com
SOURCE Contour Products

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Butterfly 3-in-1 Massage Pillow’s™ Unique Hinged Design

Addresses Multiple Comfort & Support Problems

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, (June 1, 2007) – Contour Products™, a leader in the ergonomic support and comfort industry, introduced today the new Butterfly 3-in-1 Massage Pillow™. This product is the next generation of the popular Contour Leg Pillow, which continues to sell successfully at numerous major retail chains nationwide.

The pillow’s hinged design, which allows it to open and close to provide comfort to different parts of the legs, prompted the “Butterfly” name and the application for patents on this unique innovation. The pillow’s massage feature also offers additional relaxation for maximum comfort.

In the closed position, the Butterfly Leg Pillow rests between the user’s thighs for better low body support and hip alignment, just like the original leg pillow. This position relaxes back muscles and reduces painful pressure on hips, knees and joints. In the open position, the pillow can sit on the floor and cradle the user’s feet for a soothing massage or lie under the user’s ankles to elevate the legs, relieving pressure on the lower back. People suffering from swelling or edema in their legs also benefit from assuming this leg-elevation position. The massage function can be activated in any of the positions with just the flick of a switch.

“This product takes the idea of the original leg pillow several steps further,” Scott Davis, president and CEO of Contour Products, said. “The item’s ability to convert from a traditional leg pillow to a foot- or calve-massage pillow separates it from anything else in the marketplace.”

When opened to cradle the thighs, calves or heels, the pillow’s massage feature can relax tense muscles in each leg while the user lays on his or her back or stomach. When closed, the user can place the pillow between the legs for a soothing inner-thigh massage. The pillow’s memory foam molds to fit the exact shape of the user’s knees, thighs, calves, ankles or heels for a custom fit, superior support and unsurpassed comfort.

Buy the new Butterfly Multi Purpose Massaging Leg Pillow Here


Product & Sales Contact:
Joe Safrit, jsafrit@contourliving.com, (704) 527-6133 ext. 197
Media Contacts:
Diane Dancer, diane@cobertpr.com, (214) 674-8970
Heidi Cobert, heidi@cobertpr.com, (440) 309-5703

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