Method and apparatus for providing back support

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5446, 5465, 128 69, 128 76R, A47C 2008

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ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for providing orthopedic support. A preferred system (20) includes a pair of wedge-shaped pillows (22, 24), a cervical pillow (32) and a rectangular elevation pillow (38). The pillows (22, 24, 32 and 38) can be made of polyurethane foam and covered with nylon. One of the wedge-shaped pillows 22 has a cross-section of a right isosceles triangle. The other wedge-shaped pillow (24) also has a cross-section substantially similar to a right isosceles triangle but has a concave portion (30) suitable for receiving a convex neck support area (36) of the cervical pillow (32). The pillows (22, 24, 32 and 38) preferably include Velcro.TM. strips which allow the pillows to be interconnected and connected to a mat (42) so that an individual's legs and head can be appropriately supported to induce a pain-reducing curve in the individual's lower back. Rings (22a,b and 24a,b) are attached to the sides (26d,e and 28d,e) of pillows (22 and 24). Velcro.TM. covered straps 46 adjustably interconnect the rings to allow for various adjustable arrangements of the pillows. When the pillows (22, 24, 32 and 38) are not in use to provide orthopedic support, they can be combined to form a geometric solid, e.g. a cube. Thus, they can be readily stored and transported in a compact solid shape, and can also be used as a small chair, stool or ottoman.

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