A back-mounted support device provides a stable platform for various monitoring and position support devices. The support device comprises a stiffening member configured for placement along a user's spine, the stiffening member extending from a top end to be positioned between the user's shoulder blades to a bottom end to be positioned along the spine and near a waistline of the user. A shoulder attachment system is coupled to the stiffening member to stabilize an upper portion of the stiffening member. A waist attachment system is coupled to the stiffening member to stabilize a lower portion of the stiffening member. The shoulder and waist attachment systems are configured to stabilize the stiffening member along the spine, while minimizing irritating body contact. Monitoring devices may be mounted anywhere on the support device for facilitating monitoring of body parameters.

A back-mounted support device provides a stable platform for various monitoring and position support devices. The support device comprises a stiffening member configured for placement along a user's spine, the stiffening member extending from a top end to be positioned between the user's shoulder blades to a bottom end to be positioned along the spine and near a waistline of the user. A shoulder attachment system is coupled to the stiffening member to stabilize an upper portion of the stiffening member. A waist attachment system is coupled to the stiffening member to stabilize a lower portion of the stiffening member. The shoulder and waist attachment systems are configured to stabilize the stiffening member along the spine, while minimizing irritating body contact. Monitoring devices may be mounted anywhere on the support device for facilitating monitoring of body parameters.

A hollow tubular foam spring having a plurality of radially extending holes extending from an outer surface towards a central hollow core. The tubular foam spring is arranged with wall thickness and diameter to height ratios such that center bulging is achieved under compressive loads. In an embodiment, such as in a mattress, seat, cushion or pillow, springs are arranged in an array whereby some impinge upon one another due to central bulging.

A hollow tubular foam spring having a plurality of radially extending holes extending from an outer surface towards a central hollow core. The tubular foam spring is arranged with wall thickness and diameter to height ratios such that center bulging is achieved under compressive loads. In an embodiment, such as in a mattress, seat, cushion or pillow, springs are arranged in an array whereby some impinge upon one another due to central bulging.

A wrinkle pillow, comprising two lobes each comprising a top, a bottom, and a side; a tapered indentation joining the two lobes, wherein the two lobes and the tapered indentation form an exterior comprising an hourglass shape, and further wherein the tapered indentation comprising a top, a bottom, and a side; and a filling.

A support system for the human body, or a human body segment, is provided. The system comprises a covering lining in which a plurality of pockets is defined in which there are inserted one or more filling elements forming together a cushioning arrangement of the support system. Filling elements with different physical properties, for example different stiffnesses, are inserted in the different pockets of the covering lining. The pockets may be independent of one another and removably connected to one another, so that they can be combined with one another in the way that best adapts to the specific morphology of a single user. The support system can be made, for example, in the form a cushion, a seat, a backrest, a mattress or with any other shape that may be desired.

An adjustable spinal support apparatus, system, and device is described. The adjustable spinal support allows for easy customization of a desired spinal contour. The support provides a structure for using non-deforming space adjusters, individually or in combination, to create various thicknesses along the length of the support. The support may be removably secured to a recliner, or a reference contour. A reference contour may provide convenience and portability in some applications. A padding (or cover) may be attached to the adjustable spinal support or attached to both the adjustable spinal support and a reference contour.

An underarm pillow for the relief of human shoulder discomfort is formed from a block of compressible visco-elastic foam shaped to fit under the armpit with a concave upward surface which both supports the weight of the arm and also supplies horizontal forces on the ball of the humerus to locate the ball properly in the socket of the shoulder.

A pillow system for use by a user laying on their back, such as for use after a mastectomy or other surgery. The pillow system provides a cushioning and supportive system. In one particular implementation, the pillow system has two elongate side pillows for placing under and extending from at least a user's shoulders to the user's knees. The two side pillows have an inner edge that includes two concave regions, thus when the two pillows are placed next to or alongside each other, two generally void areas are formed. The pillow system may include a head pillow and/or a support pillow(s), such as a wedge-shaped pillow.

The present invention provides a lateral recumbency back support designed to support various portions of the body generally comprising a contoured and flexible foam wedge design allowing flexibility at all points along the length of same and having sufficient firmness to provide support for the desired portion of the body.