Donut Pillow Helps Relieve Tailbone Pain, Allowing Comfortable Sitting For Those Suffering From Problems With The Coccyx, Hemorrhoids Or Prostate

When you are experiencing pain from a bruised or fractured tailbone or hemorrhoids, it is very difficult to sit comfortably. The Donut Pillow can help provide needed relief.

It is a firm ring cushion is made from a molded foam and is 17.5″ x 14″ x 2.5″ inches to conform as you sit, allowing relief of pressure without flattening. Use in a seat or car, it has a cotton-poly blend removable cover for easy cleaning. By allowing you to sit without pressure, soreness from tailbone injuries and hemorrhoids can heal faster.

It is not a wonder cushion, but it can help with pain control and permit more relaxed sitting. The foam is durable and firmness is subjective because everyone is built differently; with some finding too firm, while others finding it too soft, and some feel its just right. Some additionally find relief with back and hip pain using the pillow.

Tailbone pain usually results from injuries or irritation of the coccyx, the small bone at the end of the spine. It can be aggravated during pregnancy as well as child birth. While tailbone pain is the most common reason for using a ring cushion, hemorrhoids, cysts and prostate problems involving this area and may benefit from this cushion.

• Hemorrhoids
• Episiotomy
• Prostatitis
• Pilonidal Cyst
• Pressure Ulcers and Bed Sores
• Tailbone Pain
• Perineal Pain
• Post Surgery
• Prolonged Sitting
• Fissures and Tearing
• Pelvic Floor Pain

Donut Pillow & Types Of Tailbone Pillows

The donut pillow is a round cushion with the center cut out, like a donut. The circular hole acts as a tailbone cushion that keeps pressure off the tailbone, so there is no or minimal direct contact with the sitting surface.

Other popular products are the u-shaped or wedge type tailbone cushion with a cutout for the coccyx. These cushions also provide about 3 inches of padding, but are angled or contoured in the front to help with posture. They also alleviate pressure from bodyweight on the tailbone through distribution to the sit bones and completely open at the back end.

So, these are the 2 different types of orthopedic pillows or cushions used to reduce soreness and discomfort for tailbone pain and other conditions effecting the area. Both types can be a good choice. In general the wedge type tailbone cushions provide effective relief and offer a posture than can help reduce pressure on the spine. The ring cushion can also alleviate tailbone pain, but may be better for conditions like hemorrhoids and prostate issues.

Regardless of type, both the donut pillow, tailbone cushion wedge & seat wedge offer the means to relieve pressure when sitting for long or short periods. Having both types allows for maximum comfort for different seating situations.