The Importance of a Good Cushion

Most people spend their days sitting down—in the office, while in the car, at home, or while waiting for the bus— for countless hours that, if spent in uncomfortable conditions, might be enough to permanently damage a person’s body. Due to this reason, finding a cushion with proper support for the body might garner more attention and importance than you initially thought.

Cushions have been around for some time. It can even be considered ancient, having been around since the middle Ages. During the days when furniture was unfortunately built uncomfortably, cushions were a great necessity. Nowadays, cushions can be seen all over the home, as individual pieces or sometimes incorporated into other furniture.

The foremost thing to remember when buying or replacing cushions is back support. Proper spine alignment is vital to prevent future pain and discomfort. It also encourages good posture. If the spine is subjected to poor cushioning conditions, the shoulders and neck will take the brunt of the stress and will end up perpetually sore. People who have spine and back problems (such as scoliosis or spinal disc problems) should even opt to get a custom cushion in order to prevent further do damage to their backs and aggravate their condition.

The materials used to make cushions are varied. One of the more common choices is foam. It’s a versatile medium that is both light and durable; perfect for packing into furniture that requires cushioning. Examples of furniture made with foam cushioning are the dual-purpose foam futons, which are attached to a configurable metal frame so that they may be used either as a sofa or a bed.

So remember not only is a good cushion a conscious choice, it’s the comfy choice.