Straight Up Back Treatment
AssigneeStraight Up Body, Inc.
InventorMary Ann Holland
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Abstract
This invention provides a portable two-pillow system that gently elevates the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine to promote posture, alignment and pain relief from either a seated, reclined or horizontal position. Both the crescent-shaped neck pillow and the “straight up” design of the lumbar/thoracic pillow are constructed using soft fill materials, including but not limited to polyester fiber. Removable/washable covers and a convenient travel bag are also included within the content of this patent.
Claims3
1) A soft pillow structure consisting of two separate pillows that reinforce each of the spine's natural curvatures (cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral):
- the body pillow combines a lumbar cushion with a thoracic column in one contiguous form and the cervical pillow is designed to fold and form into a variety of shapes to accommodate individual preference.
2) A method for promoting posture, alignment and pain relief in a person from a seated, reclined or horizontal position:
- by positioning the top of the lumbar cushion of the body pillow at or below the person's lumbar curvature to support the lumbar/sacral portion of the spine, aligning the soft thoracic column with the upper spine to allow scapular retraction, and then combining the neck pillow to provide gentle traction and encourage both posture and alignment;
- by isolating the major muscle groups, the body pillow restricts the progression of pain as the body relaxes around the unique pillow structure;
- by utilizing a soft fill material, the thoracic column can absorb individual variances in spinal construction by gently accommodating curvatures without restriction to the vertebrae, providing the benefit of scapular retraction and of releasing the ribcage to promote optimum posture and natural alignment.
3) A portable multi-pillow back system that transports easily using a convenient travel bag and adapts to a variety of environments and surfaces, including home, travel, work and recreation.
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