Cushions and Supports For Sale Near Phoenix, AZ
Improve Comfort with Cushions and Supports
Cushions and supports are low-tech and humble, but they can be surprisingly effective tools for immobilizing designated body parts or easing chronic pain. The right support might greatly moderate the discomfort associated with common medical conditions. This category includes a huge selection of options for consumers to choose from.
Cushions and supports can make a big difference for some issues and some patients. They are also economical, non-invasive, non-addictive, and they have no expiration date. Because there is such a wealth of options, it may require some experimentation to find the right solution, but the payoff might be decreased pain, greater comfort, and improved sleep.
Check out our inventory of options at our two Southwest Mobility stores in Mesa and Sun City. We would be proud to help you address your chronic discomfort or pain in a simple, non-invasive way. We’ve described a few categories below.
Transfer Boards
Transfer boards are for moving a person between two transfer points. They are built from a variety of materials including wood and plastic. Another option is a transfer mat, which might be more comfortable for the patient while reducing the likelihood of skin bruising. Using a transfer aid properly protects the health and safety of both patients and caregivers.
Positioning Aids
Positioning aids are ambitious cushions, specifically designed to address an assortment of musculoskeletal issues. They are intended to stabilize, align, support, or improve the positioning of specific body parts. For example, a coccyx (tailbone) cushion provides pressure relief for the tailbone. They’re also useful during recovery for immobilizing body parts and minimizing pressure on injured joints and muscles.
Back and Abdomen Supports
A support or cushion can help relieve chronic back pain. Choose from gel and foam cushions that will maintain alignment or help distribute weight, such as cervical pillows, bolsters, lumbar cushions, and foam donuts. We also have a big selection of back and abdominal braces, which can relieve some chronic back pain.
Body Supports
Body supports can include specially designed cushions such as wedges, knee pillows, and neck pillows. It can also include rigid components that can customize the fit and comfort of a wheelchair, such as adjustable back shells.
This huge category can become overwhelming quickly, so please start by consulting with your physician about your needs and the appropriate cushion, support, or brace to address them. Then reach out to our experienced staff at Southwest Mobility near Phoenix, AZ, and we’ll help you review your options and make an informed decision.