ergonomic tools and exercise equipment

cold packs

Cold packs serve two purposes: reduce inflammation and increase blood flow.

Inflammation is often an over-response from the body and can cause more pressure and pain. Cold packs alleviate pain by reducing inflammation and temporarily numbing an area.

Cold packs also increase the blood flow to the deeper tissues which speeds up the rate of tissue repair. This is particularly productive for the low back where there are ligaments that have very little blood flow.

seat cushion

The Tush Cush protects your low back in three ways:

1.) The Tush Cush minimizes compression to your low back with a cutout for your tailbone. This allows your tailbone to be suspended in mid-air without any pressure directly on it so that gravity is working for you by allowing space between your lower vertebrae instead of compressing them.

2.) The Tush Cush supports your pelvis on your sitz bones, which are apart of your pelvis, not your spine. Your pelvis is designed to withstand a lot of pressure, unlike the tailbone and the lower vertebrae.

3.) The Tush Cush is a slight wedge which tilts your pelvis gently forward helping you maintain your natural lumbar curve.

The Tush Cush can be used on the chair at your desk, table and in a car.

 

lumbar support

This lumbar cushion provides more comprehensive support than most. It allows your entire low back to relax while it maintains your spine’s natural lumbar curve.

This lumbar support pairs perfectly with the Tush Cush. Together, your pelvis sits upright, your low back is supported in its natural curve and your tailbone is suspended without any pressure on it.

bolster for side-lying sleepers

A yoga bolster is recommended for side-lying sleepers. A yoga bolster is higher (and more firm) than a pillow so when you rest your top leg on the bolster, your knee is as high as your hip. This keeps your low back in a neutral position while you’re sleeping on your side which takes the pressure off your low back, glutes and hips.

ergonomic neck pillows

The cervical spine (neck) is a vulnerable part of the body. A sleeping pillow should support the natural curve of your cervical spine so your neck muscles can relax while you’re sleeping. There are two options here to choose from.

toe alignment

Gentle supports help straighten your toes while you’re sleeping. Toe alignment plays an important part in balance. Over time, shoes can alter the shape and alignment of our toes. Toe supports work to reverse the damage done by shoes and return the toes to their proper alignment and enable them to balance you and keep you from falling.

anti-fatigue floor mats

Standing for long periods of time can cause compression to your joints especially your knees, hips and low back. Anti-fatigue floor mats reduce the negative impact on your joints and should be placed anywhere you’re standing for 20 minutes or more per day i.e. kitchen, office, laundry room, etc.

equipment for JATi virtual classes

JATi Core
bosu - choose according to your height
small bosu (5’2” or shorter)
medium bosu (5’3” - 6’)
large bosu (6’ or taller)

JATi Arms
1-2 lbs dumbbells
4” yoga block

JATi Restorative Stretch
massage balls - ideally all three
massage ball small
massage ball medium
massage ball hard
foam roller (3 ft. long)
cables
4” yoga blocks - two or three


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