Dynamic and adjustable support devices

A device for supporting a tissue, the device comprising:

• first and second flexible attachment members and at least one expandable member positioned therebetween, wherein the first and second attachment members each comprises a strip of flexible material;
• wherein the expandable member has an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration;
• wherein the expandable member changes from its unexpanded configuration to its expanded configuration by application of a first force to one or more of the attachment members;
• and
• wherein the device is configured to apply a supporting force to the tissue when the expandable member is in its expanded configuration, and wherein the expandable member comprises first and second hinged portions attached to a base portion, wherein the first and second hinged portions are each configured to rotate away from the base portion when the expandable member changes from its unexpanded configuration to its expanded configuration.

A device for supporting a tissue, the device comprising:

• first and second flexible attachment members and at least one expandable member positioned therebetween, wherein the first and second attachment members each comprises a strip of flexible material;
• wherein the expandable member has an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration;
• wherein the expandable member changes from its unexpanded configuration to its expanded configuration by application of a first force to one or more of the attachment members;
• and
• wherein the device is configured to apply a supporting force to the tissue when the expandable member is in its expanded configuration, and wherein the expandable member comprises an expandable membrane, wherein the expandable membrane is stretched when the expandable member changes from its unexpanded configuration to its expanded configuration, and is configured to return the expandable member to its unexpanded configuration when the first force is removed.