A Posture Support

Abstract

This invention relates to a posture support (1) comprising a wedge-shaped body (3,51,131) constructed from a resiliently deformable material and means to releasably secure the wedge-shaped body to a backpack (151). The invention further relates to a backpack (151) in combination with the detachable posture support (1). The posture support (1) according to the invention may be quickly attached or detached from a backpack (151). In this way, when the posture support (1) is mounted on the backpack (151), the posture support (1) can alleviate the pressure on the spine and intervertebral discs caused by carrying the heavy backpack (1). When the posture support (1) if taken off the backpack (151), the posture support (1) may be used as a sitting posture support to alleviate the pressure on the spine caused by sitting on a flat surface. The posture support (1) is relatively inexpensive and can be produced at a fraction of the cost of many other posture supports.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention relates to a posture support. More specifically, the invention relates to a dual-function posture support with a number of functionalities.BACKGROUND ART[0002]It is generally accepted that good posture is very important for an individual's general wellbeing. Poor posture is known to put excess stresses and strains on the individual's spine and their musculoskeletal system. Over time, poor posture can lead to a plethora of problems including impaired mobility, excessive compression of joints leading to herniated discs, compression on nerves and / or blood vessels as well as impaired digestion, pain and even reduced lung capacity.[0003]There are many causes of poor posture. Often, poor posture is as a result of one's environment. For example, it is known for many desk workers to suffer from back, neck and shoulder pain caused by long hours spent in a sitting position. Long distance drivers often suffer from similar problems. Poor posture may also be a...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]According to the invention there is provided a dual-function posture support operable interchangeably as a sitting posture support and a standing posture support, the dual-function posture support comprising a wedge-shaped body constructed from a resiliently deformable material that when in use as a sitting posture support is placed beneath the user's posterior between the user's posterior and a support surface with the thin end of the wedge-shaped body proximal to the user's knee and the thick end of the wedge-shaped body distal from the user's knee thereby promoting an u

Problems solved by technology

Poor posture is known to put excess stresses and strains on the individual's spine and their musculoskeletal system.

Over time, poor posture can lead to a plethora of problems including impaired mobility, excessive compression of joints leading to herniated discs, compression on nerves and/or blood vessels as well as impaired digestion, pain and even reduced lung capacity.

There are many causes of poor posture.

Often, poor posture is as a result of one's environment.

For example, it is known for many desk workers to suffer from back, neck and shoulder pain caused by long hours spent in a sitting position.

Long distance drivers often suffer from similar proble

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