A skeletal support pillow conforming to the bodily skeletal dimensions of a user is provided which is dimensioned according to the bodily measurements of the user. The pillow includes a head support pillow section having a thickness approximately equal to the long leg of the right triangle whose hypotenuse lies between the acromial clavicular joint and the ipsilateral angle of the user's jaw. An arm tunnel/bridge section is attached at one side to the base of the head support pillow section, the tunnel having a diameter slightly greater than the maximum diameter of the user's upper arm. A body support section is attached to the opposite side of the arm tunnel/bridge section. The body support section has an upper body support portion having a thickness approximately equal to the distance between opposite auxillary folds of the user's body, and a lower limb support section approximately equal in thickness to the distance between the user's greater trochanter and the contralateral anterior superior iliac spine. The upper body support section has a width approximately equal to the distance between the user's anterior chest and elbow with, with arm extended, and the lower limb supporting section has a width approximately equal to the length of the user's femur.
A lateral slumber support member includes a longitudinally extending wedge shaped pillow, for supporting a user, such as a pregnant woman, in a lateral slumber support, while lying down on either the left side or the right side, with the longitudinally extending wedge shaped pillow providing compressible, but firm support for the spine and pelvic region of the user. The longitudinally extending wedge shaped pillow has a triangular cross section, and has an interior body made of a firm, compressible elastic material, such as foam, which can provide support, but which easily conforms to the spinal and pelvic regions of the user. The wedge-shaped pillow includes a fabric cover which is permanently sewn to a bed sheet along an imaginary line dividing the sheet in half so it can be used by the user lying on either the left or right side. Because the wedge-shaped pillow is sewn to the sheet, it is held in place by virtue of the fact that the corners portions of the sheet are tucked under the corners of the mattress, while being attached to the sheet. The lateral slumber support member further includes an optional reverse position knee clasping pillow, which is attached by a flange to an edge of the wedge support pillow, so that the user can insert the knee clasping pillow between the knees of the user for further comfort. This knee clasping pillow moves pivotably from either a right side lying position or left side lying position.
A body pillow having an upper end which is essentially in the shape of a horseshoe and a lower end which is essentially in the shape of a J, a straight portion connecting the horseshoe-shaped top with the J-shaped bottom, the cross-sectional diameter of the body pillow being between 7 and 12 inches.
A body support for posturing the torso of a user lying in a fetal position to derive a therapeutic benefit while resting or sleeping. The device is arranged to engage the chin and the legs of the user so that the user's spine is held in an erect position. At the same time, arm grooves are provided in the support that enable the user to freely pass his or her arm through the upper section of the support and draw it against the user's chest, thus supporting the chest in an open position to promote ease of breathing and free circulation of blood through the upper torso.
A body support pillow having a semi-toroidal head support section (12), a substantially straight tubular back support section (14), and a semi-toroidal leg support section (16). To enhance range of motion, the head support section (12) terminates distally in a flared end (18), while the leg support section terminates distally in a tapered end (20). The proximate ends of the head support section (12) and the leg support section (16) are joined to the back support section (14) in an opposing manner to form an S-shaped pillow overall. Made of resilient and pliable material, the invention provides for direct, simultaneous, integrated, and flexible support of the head, back, legs, and feet of a side-lying individual, while allowing the ventral portion of the body to remain unobstructed. Hence the S-shaped body support pillow can be used to provide less stressful positions for anatomical members, contributing thereby to quality rest and sleep.
A bifurcated pillow for use by expectant mothers so they can comfortably lie on their sides. The pillow supports an expectant mother's abdomen and legs and has soft flaps that engage the rear of the woman's legs so the pillow will remain in position.