Wedge Foam Cushions: Posture Support for Office, Car and Bed
A wedge cushion is a simple, angled cushion used to position the body, and it has a wide range of benefits across different settings. Praised for alleviating pain and offering proper postural support, wedge cushions are most popular on the base of an office chair or a driver's seat, and come in an array of shapes, sizes, densities and foam types.
Wedge seat cushions for offices
Tilted wedge seat cushions are common in offices for good reason. Without ergonomic support, you can suffer poor circulation, cramping, muscle fatigue, stiffness, numbness, shooting pains, a lack of focus and, most notably, neck, back and hip pain. A wedge cushion can ease these by tilting the pelvis slightly forward, which corrects spinal alignment to reduce back pain and improve posture. By encouraging "active sitting", wedge cushions also help build core strength, which can improve your posture even when you're not in the seat.
Wedge cushions for car seats
For car seats, wedge cushions at an 8-degree angle are most popular. Best suited to entirely flat seats, they help posture by encouraging an upright position. That makes them an important accessory for driver safety, since better posture means better placement of the hands on the wheel and feet on the pedals. Cars with bucket seats – those with a slight dip in the base – suit an 11-degree tilt, which levels off the seat and helps those who find submerged seats hard to get in and out of.
Wedge backrest and bed cushions
Wedge backrest cushions are another popular choice for postural support and comfort, both in chairs and in bed. Also known as 4-way pillows, they can be adjusted to lie down, sit up, support the legs or elevate. They best suit back sleepers, as the elevation allows natural alignment of the spine. In reclining armchairs and in bed, wedge pillows can make rest easier for those with respiratory problems and acid reflux, by reducing pressure on the airway and helping reduce snoring, as well as for those with poor posture. They're also widely used as bed raisers for those with limited mobility – see our guide to foam for disabilities.
Why choose a custom wedge cushion?
Like other foam support products, those on the high street are often "one size fits all" and of unguaranteed quality. With many big names cashing in on the demand for comfort, there's a real risk of paying over the odds for a standard or even sub-standard product. At eFoam we specialise in fully customisable foam products, and pride ourselves on our cut to size capabilities, giving you complete freedom to make a product to your exact requirements in the foam of your choice. Supplying directly to consumers and organisations, we can offer the best deal for the highest quality.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a wedge cushion used for?
A wedge cushion angles the body into a certain position to help alleviate pain and provide postural support. It's most popular on the base of an office chair or a driver's seat, and comes in a range of shapes, sizes, densities and foam types.
What angle wedge cushion is best for a car?
For entirely flat seats, an 8-degree wedge is most popular and encourages an upright sitting position. For "bucket seats" with a slight dip in the base, an 11-degree tilt works better, levelling off the seat for easier getting in and out.
Do wedge pillows help with sleep?
Wedge backrest pillows, sometimes called 4-way pillows, can be adjusted to lie down, sit up, support the legs or elevate. Their elevation suits back sleepers and can help reduce pressure on the airway for those with respiratory problems or acid reflux.
