3 Quick Tips for Better Back Care

How about a big, warm welcome to 2012!  Hopefully this finds you in great health and happiness as the new month of a whole new year begins to unfold!  And with a whole new-year unfolding, so do the new-year resolutions. As many resolve to quit smoking, lose weight or perhaps kick the caffeine habit, others focus on better posture, both sitting and standing. Here are some helpful tips to encourage a straighter spine:

Helpful Hint #1: Be Self-Aware!

Throw those shoulders back and perk up a bit! Being mindful of how you stand in line at the grocery store or how you sit in the driver’s seat may not only surprise you but encourage you to work on the positioning of your neck, shoulders and back.

Helpful Hint #2: Invest in a supportive pillow

With the right “tools,” anything is possible. Take a moment next time you make the bed or get ready to turn in for the night; evaluate the structure of the pillow, whether it sinks down to the mattress or may be as stiff as a board. That certainly does not sound comfortable so it may be time to invest in a new style of support for the upper body. The use of a pillow while sleeping has two main functions: Support and comfort.  Here's an extra hint - Check out Contour Living's Bed Pillows.

Helpful Hit #3: If your bed pillow is in good shape, take a moment to evaluate your bed mattress

Your bed pillow may be supporting your upper body just fine, but how is your lower or even the rest of your body feeling each morning as you wake? Proper alignment of the lower body is just as crucial for a healthy, full-night’s rest. Fortunately, there are less-expensive alternatives than being forced to invest in a costly mattress and box-spring; options like specially crafted mattress tops to even an ergonomically sound full body pillow can bring such a difference to your nighttime routine!

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Sleeping In (And On) The Clouds!

Supporting Your Neck When Traveling

As the new year fast approaches, business in the business world is quickening its pace as well.  It’s crunch time, so this means more sales representatives, employees and the like are on the move, traveling around the clock to stay in the positive. Goals must be met, clients must be established and deals must be in the works in order to round out a successful upward swing for profit, margin and equity for companies both large and small all over the world.  

That alone is the epitome of stress at its finest, so any and every effort to ease tension and alleviate unnecessary headaches goes a long way. Start simple; we all know traveling through the airport and trying to connect flights can be an energy drainer and more often than not, the flight time is the only decent amount of rest one may get between meetings and business dinners. We all also know how uncomfortable and, let’s just be honest, skeevy those tiny-excuses-for-a-pillow are on board any airplane are. Make this rest one of quality. Bypass that sad rectangle of fluff and opt for not only optimal comfort but ergonomically correct support with the Contour Twist Neck Pillow, perfect for any travel scenario or the Contour Cloud Memory Foam pillow. Both unique designs fit easily into any carry on and will provide more comfort in one flight that any other pillow.

The Twist Neck Pillow is perfect for sleeping, reading or supporting your spine while surfing the web in-flight. Like no other pillow available, the Contour Twist bends into any shape or position; and actually stays there. It’s soft poly-foam easily forms and comfortably supports you in any place or position. As the neck is made up or fragile joints, ligaments and muscles, this design can be positioned exactly the way you want for perfect neck saving relief.

Ahh, feel the stress and tension release already. Endure the hectic travel season with these suggested rectangles of “euphoria” and make that window of rest the best possible.

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CPAP Replacement Pillow Cover

Protect your Investment

“Congratulations!” you body is chanting to you, as you have made the wise decision to invest in the ultimate comfort in CPAP therapy. The CPAPMax Pillow,Contour CPAP Pillow, or any product from Contour Living, rather is certainly going to not only enhance your nightly rest and relaxation experience, but your overall health in general. This sounds wonderful, right? Right.

Now let’s take that extra step to protect your new investment with the new Replacement Pillow Cases specifically designed for the CPAP Pillows by Contour Living. These cases are available in both standard and high profile sizes, allowing them to accommodate any of the specialty pillow you have purchased. They are custom designed to fit perfectly to your CPAP pillow and will protect your investment, generating the utmost comfort and support each and every night.

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Pillow Praise: Raving Reviews for the CPAP Max Pillow!

The foundation here at ContourLiving is about seeking the utmost comfort and support through our specialty products.  Certainly not one to toot its own horn, but when credit is due to a job well done, well, we’ll take it! We have received some wonderful reviews from customers both near and far online from one of our most popular specialty pillows, the CPAPMax Pillow. These CPAPmax Pillow Reviews are from our own valued ContourLiving customers as well as those who have purchased our products from various other online sites. Take a read below and see how our products have benefited so many!  

Cheryl on 8/28/2011, said: 

"I didn't notice it." That's what my husband said after the first night, and that's the highest possible praise for someone with a CPAP mask. After the second night, he continues to sleep more soundly, more solidly, than in years. THANK YOU for this pillow--it's made a huge difference in his comfort and his wellbeing.

Tom on 5/17/2011, said:
I started using this pillow about 3 weeks ago - I have had the best nights of sleep since I have been using a c-pap machine for the last 5 years . It will be going with me on trips etc.

FRED on 4/25/2011, said:
Made sleeping all night much easier

Debbie on 3/16/2011, said:
"With this pillow, I am able to lay in more positions without the number of air leaks that I had with a standard pillow design."

ContourLiving Customer on 3/5/2011, said:
Just slept my first night with this pillow. Absolutely wonderful! I haven't slept that well since I've been using CPAP! The foam stinks, however, my experience with any memory foam is that it stinks when you first get it. I highly recommend.

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New Contour Bio Pillow - Indulge in a Luxurious Bed Pillow

Just released - our brand new Contour Bio Pillow!  This pillow combines a special memory foam infused with Green Tea with a dual-sided cover! The result is a supportive pillow surrounded by an absolutely luxurious high-tech cover. Designed for both back and side sleepers, the ergonomic shape of this bed pillow supports your head, neck and spine so that muscles can relax, rest and rejuvenate - the way nature intended during sleep.

• Enjoy comfort through all four seasons with the pillow's dual-sided cover:
  • Top layer of 3-D Mesh covered by soft jersey material produces a virtual layer of air is between your head and the pillow's foam core for coll sleeping, especially during warmer months.
  • Turn pillow for a plush microfiber cover, with soft fiber-fill for luxurious comfort
• Sleep the way nature intended with the Contour Bio Pillow support core
• Enjoy a fresh, invigorating sleep on the memory foam core infused with green tea foam
• Green tea helps neutralize odors for long lasting freshness
• Includes soy-based foam for added durability, quality and support
• Pillow core is injection molded, and includes:
• Crescent shaped curve for shoulder comfort, helps position head in center of pillow for maximum support
• Breathe easily while side sleeping with the pillow's tapered pillow edges
• Center depression offers superior head and neck accomodation when sleeping on back.
• More layer is ventilated throughout to help minimize heat build-up

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The Better Back Max

You've finally reached that wonderful time of the day; post five o’ clock. The proverbial work day has come to an end, and home is on the horizon. You've looked forward to relaxing your aching body from the stress of endless e-mails, “Yes ‘Mams” and ‘Right away, Sirs”.  Unwinding in front of mindless television sounds more like paradise, and the cherry-on-top of this relaxation sundae comes in the form of pillow; the Contour Deluxe BackMax Back and Body Wedge Pillow, that is.  Still just as sweet.

Contour Living has created such a product that is able to offer the entire body total comfort and support with the added benefit of massage. The Contour Deluxe BackMax Back and Body Wedge Pillow Cushion set features an ergonomic cushion design matches the natural curvature of the spine. The torso wedge flips for use in a full upright or reclining position. It features the zero-gravity position, placing your body at a 120-degree angle, one of the most relaxed positions for your heart, body and nervous system. Delivering eight different ways to offer you total body comfort, this system is perfect for reading, watching TV, or relaxing anywhere. It not only supports your head and upper body, but your knees, feet and legs are also comforted in any position as the dual massage in the torso and leg wedges soothes and relaxes. Our customers favor this pillow especially post-recovery from surgery or an accident, as it elevates to help increase circulation or assists with medical ailments.

Treat yourself to a relaxing night after work, every night. The Contour Deluxe BackMax Back and Bed Wedge system is able to provide the ultimate in rest and relaxation. 

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New Funny As Seen On TV Infomercial for Contour Cloud Pillows

See how the Contour Cloud Pillow can improve almost every aspect of your life - It's not just for sleeping anymore!

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Pillow Fight!

Go beyond comfort and support and see all of the benefits of the Contour Cloud Pillows.  Parody commercial spot for Contour Cloud Pillows.

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BackMax Wedge Cushions Now Extra-Wide!

The three-cushion, total body support wedge cushion system Now comes in an "Extra-Wide" version!

You asked for a wider version of our BackMax cushions and we listened! We now offer the same great cushion set in a 28" "extra-wide" version. Almost anyone can rest comfortably on these wider cushions. You will have space to rest your arms, and can relax in total support, even when using the BackMax on top of a higher bed or mattress.

We have improved our standard BackMax cushion set to offer a truly deluxe version! This set features the same ergonomic cushion design as our regular BackMax, plus the zippered design which allows the cushions to be used in multiple positions, together or individually. Now we've added a deluxe fleece cover to all surfaces of the cushions, so no matter how you position each cushion, you feel the plush comfort of this great cover. We've added a vibrating massage motor to the two largest cushions and included a convenient vinyl carry and storage bag.

• Wider cushions are 10 inches wider than our standard deluxe version!
• Wider design allows users to easily find total support, including space for arms on each side
• Wider design also allows more room for all users (not just larger people) so that sleeping higher up (like on top of a mattress) feels more comfortable and stable.
• Perfect for recovery after surgery or accidents, for elevation to help increase circulation or help with certain medical ailments, or for "power naps"
• Constructed of high quality support foam, ergonomically contoured to comfortably support your entire body, including room for arms!
• Unique zippered sections allows cushions to be used in multiple configurations together, or individually
• Supports your entire body!  Elevate your head and upper body, knees, feet and/or legs in almost any recommended position for elevation
• Use on the floor, couch or bed
• Dual massage in torso and leg wedges soothes and relaxes
• Super-Soft Fleece cover enhances comfort on all surfaces - looks and feels great
• Half-roll pillow compliments wedge system by providing neck support. Can be used separately.
• Convenient nylon carry bag for storage and travel

Note:  In use photos depict model using standard 18" wide version, NOT the larger 28" wide cushions now available.

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Recommendations for body positions post tummy-tuck surgery

Among the various trends in our ever-changing society, plastic surgery is certainly one of them. Abdominoplasty, better known as the tummy-tuck, has held one of the top 5 most popular surgeries title since 2010, as 116,352 patients underwent the knife, according to the Report of the 2010 Plastic Surgery Statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Just as this invasive procedure is a cosmetic investment, proper care and recuperation must also accompany.

Starting with proper body elevation and positioning, from laying down to sleeping, there are certain precautions that need to be considered for optimal healing and comfort after tummy-tuck surgery. Supportive pillows come highly recommended for comfortable rest. The BackMax back and body wedge support system is ideal for this type of post-operative healing. The benefits of this product are countless, as it can be used in bed or on the floor and making it a perfect accessory for watching television, napping or reading. The Multi-functional full body support system helps creates positions recommended for elevating all parts of the body, including upper body, legs and feet.

However, Contour Living has highlighted the top eight most comfortable and supportive positions using the BackMax Back and Body wedge cushion.

Comfort can be found in:

Position 1:  An upright seated position

Position 2: Elevated knee and calf support

Position 3: Elevated head position

Position 4: Reclined with leg and calf support

Position 5: Arched position

Position 6: Elevated knee support position

Position 7: Reclined position with bent knees

Position 8: Supporting head, neck, knees and calves simultaneously

Offering your body this type of comfort and support will only enhance your results. We’ve taken the time to invest in the care of our bodies through extensive surgery, so it is just as important to invest in  top-of-the-line quality and care.

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