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Congrats! And normal pillows aren't typically meant to be sat on. You could look into something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Everlasting-Comfort-Cushion-Designed-Tailbone/dp/B01EBDV9BU/
I would definitely get one. I have an office job and I have to sit for multiple hours a day. I have had this cushion for about two years and it’s still holding up. I would also suggest getting up to walk around a little every hour or get a standing desk.
Everlasting Comfort Memory Foam Seat Cushion for Back, Coccyx, & Tailbone Pain Relief - Work, Desk, Car, Gaming, and Home Office Accessories - Sciatica Chair Cushion Pad (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBDV9BU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8PGT44C7K8P7JXSSGQNN
Everlasting Comfort Office Chair Seat Cushion for Back, Coccyx, & Tailbone Pain Relief (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBDV9BU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9E1DHJYQSXZF9PTNNZXK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I’ve used that for both my car and desk chair :)
My chair is too large for me and I bought one of those foam seat cushions on Amazon. Now I don't feel like I'm swimming in my chair AND it's hella comfortable!
If you don't have enough money for a new chair, I recommend getting these two things from amazon:
Seat Cushion and Lumbar Back Cushion Combo
Life changing! For me, at least.
I got one of these tailbone relief cushions when I bruised my tailbone, and now I'm just using it for posture and comfort. Anyone who sits in my chair at work says it's soooo comfortable and they want one.
I purchased this one from amazon. I got mine removed last week. I’ve been using it every day around the house and in my car and it works well.
Donut Tailbone Pillow Hemorrhoid Cushion - Donut Seat Cushion Pain Relief Hemmoroid Treatment, Bed Sores, Prostate, Coccyx, Sciatica, Pregnancy, Post Natal Orthopedic Surgery – Firm Sitting Pillow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LSR1FD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jNf0Eb1ECK4SZ
What about something like this on a chair with lumbar support?
Long car ride ------- ahhhhhhh, may your butt be in bliss the whole time.
ComfiLife Gel Enhanced Seat Cushion car seat cushion
If you have to go on long car trips frequently - say goodbye to the numb butt and having to keep repositioning how you are sitting. I will never drive without it!
I ordered her this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HD8B9SP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
to try as some folks in the reviews said it helped with sitting after back surgery. Going to have her try that at home for a week before committing to buying tickets.
A bit of mobility helps from what I understand as it takes pressure off of the area temporarily.
I bought this last week and it has made chair sitting a pleasure again! Total game changer.
Edited sorry for ugly link, I need someone to teach me how to make pretty links.
I would echo a lot of the recommendations above but also get a cushion to make it more comfortable when you have to sit like this one
Limited-time deal: ComfiLife Gel Enhanced Seat Cushion - Non-Slip Orthopedic Gel & Memory Foam Coccyx Cushion for Tailbone Pain - Office Chair Car Seat Cushion - Sciatica & Back Pain Relief https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F18ZGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_dlT1_9lI9Fb1S9BS55?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have one of these at my desk and one in my car. It has helped so much with lower back pain. I can tell the difference on days I don’t use it.
Thanks for joining the conservative forum. Heres a link to a doughnut so you can begin the healing process. We know being a liberal for that long hurts.
I drive a lot and I experienced the same thing. Sitting for prolonged periods destroys my back and tail bone now. I think it’s because I have less natural padding. I got this pillow set from Amazon and it was like magic how well it worked. 12+ hours of driving with no breaks and no pain. It’s made of some kind of gel so it holds its shape very well; no smushing down into a useless pancake even after 12 hours.
I bought one from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HD8B9SP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got this thing from Amazon today and it is already a lifesaver for the chair I use for working from home: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014F18ZGU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I know it’s hard. I’m sorry. If you can take breaks to get off of your tailbone, try. Also if you don’t have a coccyx cushion, I highly recommend one. Amazon has some good ones. I use this one and like it. Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion for Office Chair - Tailbone Pain Relief Cushion - Coccyx Cushion - Sciatica Pillow for Sitting (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBDV9BU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d3hLEb9KRZA58. I have one at work and one at home.
I got a cushion to help with that.. it still gets sore but less and it takes longer to get to that point
Everlasting Comfort Office Chair... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBDV9BU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I wanted to share the link of the one I bought my husband but it was acting a bit funny. See if this works for ya.. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HD8B9SP/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
If not its a cushion on amazon by a brand called 5 star united. My husband had a simple fistulotomy three weeks ago and was using this cushion to sit at the dinner table by day 3. We take it everywhere including today, his first day back at work, which is all labor work but he used it in his truck to drive. He really believes it has helped him and worth the $50 or so that I paid.
FYI his farts also seemed to slip out at first. We are just over 3 weeks out and this isn't really the case anymore. His fistula involved no muscle for reference.
I present to you my best friend post surgery
Unfortunately the current chair I have is at max height in the photograph attached, only the arm rests can go up :( . I have previously tried using an old contured office cushion, similar to this one on amazon and an extra pillow, to add extra seat height, however, at best they both add 2-2.5" to the chair's height, but it's not enough to get the me in an ergonomic typing position. Plus, the current desk I have has a fixed height, and does not come with shorter legs to my knowledge.
I plan on getting a height adjustable desk in the future, like this one from secret labs, however, I am stuck with the desk unit I have until I can afford a new one, probably until black friday.
Lastly, since my Hot Dox is not compatible with the tenting kit for the ergodox ez i'm kinda stuck having to jerry-rig a tenting solution (altoids cans with rubber feet (4 on botton, 2 hidden on top)) to achieve some sort of tenting. I could go on a tangent into all kinds of soultions I'm trying to brainstorm to replace my current tenting solution, but that's a discussion for another time.
If possible, do you know anything that is within my grasp that I can do to get rid of my current typing posture issue and pain(i.e any new or used ergonmic chairs under $150, diy seat height adjustment, etc.). Thanks again for your help and dropping a comment.
I would try to see a doctor if you can and try to get an X-Ray. I also would recommend investing in a coccyx pillow if you think it’s going to be an issue that lasts for more than a week. It’ll help take the pressure off of your tailbone and you’ll be much more comfortable throughout the day. My wife fractured her tailbone and this helped her a lot.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01EBDV9BU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Did my research and felt it was the best one based on having enough review while also being reasonably priced. I keep it in a re-usable Lululemon bag as it's a bit too big to stuff into my backpack.
I can explain the ass pain from sitting, if it is like me -
They basically field dressed me like a deer - cut around the anal ring, and into the body cavity, removing the end 20 cm of guts and my anus. This when stitched closed left my coccyx [tail bone] unsupported by the wodge of tissues normally found there, so when I sit for a period of time [starts around an hour, depending on posture] which stresses out my tailbone, and causes it to be painful.
I combat this by snipping a lidocaine patch into thirds, and using each third directly over the tailbone to dull out any general pain. For when I am in my car, I use one of theseat cushions that has the cut out for the coccyx.
You need to get a donut pillow and bring it EVERYWHERE with you. This one is really great and helped when I broke my tailbone. Donut Pillow Hemorrhoid Tailbone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RGVPR8D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Going through the exact same thing right now (31 yo male). Have you had your hips looked at? I have some anterior pelvic tilt that isn’t helping my situation. I’ve been doing tons of glute/core exercises and also working on lengthening my hip flexors/quads. As for the sitting thing, I’ve found that sitting on a pad (Seat Cushion Pillow for Office... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HD8B9SP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) in a chair that has really good back support (you should be able to press you back flat against the chair) has helped immensely.
You pay for what you get. $200 is going to be more of the same for what you already have.
The cozy roadie that you linked above or the stealth chairs are both good options. https://stealthchair.com
Otherwise I got one of these cushions and it helps a bit…but I’d still prefer a better seat. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HD8B9SP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have the same problem. Bought this thing and it helps quite a bit. Also, because you can adjust the lumbar up, the height difference of sitting on the cushion is compensated for. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01EBDV9BU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Good luck 🙂