APORIA is an innovative brand dedicated to the design of cushions and ergonomic seating designed specifically to relieve back pain, coccyx, to the perineum, and in the case of neuralgia pudendale. Developed by Blue Lift, the products APORIA are designed to provide comfort and long-lasting relief thanks to advanced technology.

The products Aporia® address any person wishing to regain well-being in a sitting position, whether to prevent discomfort or pain already installed.

When sitting becomes a problem...

Even in the best case, the sitting position is seeking to permanently postural adjustments : support on the armrests, rocking the bust, change of position, need to lean against or stand up to “stretch the legs”. These adaptive strategies lies a fundamental imbalance : the sitting position static is a constraint biomechanics.

In the worst case, the sitting position becomes a source of chronic pain or acute, that may make all sitting untenable. This is especially the case with people suffering from :

• Chronic low back pain,

• Neuralgia pudendale or clunéale,

• Coccygodynie,

• Endometriosis,

• Or pain related to surgical interventions or to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDS).

A solution for all

In all cases, the sedentary lifestyle and prolonged immobility postural lead to imbalances, compensations, and then pain (neck, shoulders, wrists, back...), which could become disabling (MSDS account 80 % of sickness absence).

This is why we have designed the exoBase Aporia®technology ergonomic bioactive allowing to move while sitting. It is addressed to :

• Those who suffer from pain transient or chronic,

• Those who wish to prevent disorders related to immobility,

• The professionals (office work, driving, business, health...) as the individuals in search of comfort and health.

There are many cushions so-called "ergonomic" meant to improve posture or relieve some of the pain.
But all have one thing in common : they freeze the body in a posture "ideal" is supposed to be correct, which becomes untenable in the long term.

Aporia® goes further than the cushions ergonomic classics.
This is no longer up to you to adapt to the cushion : the cushion Aporia® adapts to you, constantly.
It reacts to your every movement to actively regulate your balance.
Thanks to this reactivity bioactivehe will accompany you without ever compel you, allowing your body to stay free and stable at the same time.

 To take full advantage this unique technology, it is essential to take the time to familiarize themselves. Here's how :

✅ 1. Choose a good support

Place your cushion Aporia® on the seat rigid and stable (chair, stool, office chair,...).
Make sure that :

• The cushion remains free of his movements in all directions : avoid that it is stuck against a folder rigid or stuck in a seat that is too narrow,
• The cushion does not slip on seat : if necessary, place a net non-slip between the cushion and the support to ensure its stability,
• Your feet resting flat on the floor. If this is not the case, use a footrest suitable.

✅ 2. Inclination of the seat and knees

The effectiveness of the cushion Aporia® depends on the inclination of the seat, to adjust it to suit your profile oblongata.

See the FAQ " Why is a block and how to place it ? "

To get the right angle of pelvic tilt, it is possible to combine the placement of a wedge adaptive (front or rear) with the relative height of the knee versus the pool.

Place the shim adaptive

Use the shims provided with your cushion to modulate the slope. The investment varies according to your profile :

• Profile arched : place hold the rear cushion to facilitate failover natural pelvis forward (anteversion).

• Profile flat back : place hold the front to tilt the seat back and allow a slight retroversion of the pelvis.

• Profile median : no shim is required.

Adjust the height of the knees

The position of the knees compared to the basin is actively involved in postural balance :

• Flat back : the knees slightly higher the basin promote a retroversion sweet.

• Back arched : the knees lower the basin facilitate theanteversion natural.

• Profile median : a horizontal alignment lap-pool is a good starting point for you, to adjust according to your feeling.

If necessary, use a footrest to adjust the height without changing the seat.

✅ 3. Pull up to the back of the cushion

Move the pool to the back of the cushion Aporia®, where your posture becomes course scope and balanced.

✅ 4. Readjust if necessary

Every body is different. Please do not hesitate to readjust the position of the cushion or the placement of the shims to optimize your comfort.

✅ 5. Rediscover the sitting position

With Aporia®, the sitting position becomes active, fluid, and alive.
Your body is free to adapt, balance, and relax, even when sitting.

You do not take more of your posture : you become an actor.

Profile of the spine : every individual has a balance of postural unique

In a standing position, our spine naturally adapts to the slope of the basin.
This angle determines a profile spinal own :

• Profile arched (hyperlordose)
  The sacrum is raised, increasing the lumbar curve. The bottom is rounded.
  ➤ About 40 % of the population.

• Profile flat back (hypolordose)
  The sacrum is vertical, which reduces the lumbar curve. The rash seems to be flat.
  ➤ About 40 % of the population.

• Profile neutral (median)
  The sacrum is tilted at approximately 45°, the basin remains centered. The curvature is balanced.
  ➤ Approximately 20% of the population.

These profiles reflect a natural strategy of balance in the standing position, and shaped by the orientation of the pelvis toward the front, the back or a neutral position.

Why a block adaptive ?

In a sitting position,classic this natural balance is cancelled : a single tilt is imposed on all, without taking account of individual profiles.

It is necessary to restore your natural balance... in a sitting position.

This is exactly what allows the hold adaptive to the ExoBase Aporia® :
it adjust the inclination of the seat to your personal balancein keeping with the natural movement of your pelvis.

Your sitting posture becomes an extension harmonious of your standing balance.

In practice : How do I know what is my profile balance and place the hold ?

1. Stand up straight, feet flat on, without forcing you to straighten up.

2. Watch your posture naturally without tension.

•  If your pond switches to the front (pubis to the rear), you have a profile arched
  ✔ Place shim rear of the seat cushion.

• If your pond toggle to the rear (pubic bone towards the front), you have a profile flat back
  ✔ Place shim to the front of the seat cushion.

• If your pond stay focused, vyou have a profile neutral
  Bioactive Sitting that constantly adapts to micro-movements, ensuring a naturally balanced posture. No hold is not required.

Download the manual, foundations APORIA

For more information, you can contact us at 07 83 86 40 61.

Cleaning your cushion is very fast.

Regular maintenance : You can remove the small lint with a lint roller to garment and for small stains, rub with a microfiber moistened.

For occasional care :

1. Déhoussez your cushion APORIA

2 Wash the cover in the washing machine with a cold wash (40°) and without spin.

3. When the fabric is dry, reassemble your APORIA.

The cushions APORIA are equipped with multi-articulated, which accompanies the movements of the body. They are designed to relieve areas inflammatory with a gap strategic, adjust the tilt according to your morphology, and improve your posture in a sitting position. For more information, you can refer to the page dedicated to our innovation.

There are a very large number of offers of cushions dedicated to the pain of the coccyx, all designed to make a discharge pressure at the level of the painful area.

They can be grouped according to 2 types :

The cushions buoys :

These cushions are unstable : difficulty in positioning of the tail bone in the hole. The pressure of the ring can exert a pressure on the top tailbone / lower sacrum, and cause the effect of a " noose ".

The cushions compensated with cut-out back :

These cushions allow for a better seating but take the bias of a failover front of the basin, which is only suitable for 40% of morphologies.

THEIR MAIN FAULT ?

They only treat the symptoms of pain in the tail bone (coccyx) reducing pressure, but subject to maintain a " good posture ".

These are pillows static : indeed, it is up to the user to adapt to the sitting position. The mobility is reduced mainly to the bending of the bust, and thus the potential of adaptability is almost non-existent which makes these cushions can tackle the underlying causes of the pain.

THE CUSHION COCCYX APORIA

The cushion coccyx APORIA® is the only cushion ergonomic seat dynamic, designed to continuously adapt to the position of the user.

It offers a wide range of "good posture" stabilized drawing a cone of adaptability. This unique property allows in contrast to sitting static potential of adaptability optimal, which allows you to reverse inflammation, release tension, and to relearn how to sit. For more information, you can refer to our page dedicated to products to relieve the pain in my tailbone.

The pelvic floor is a crossroads nervous overlapping several territories :

• sacred origin : pudendal nerve, nerve clunéal lower ;

• original thoraco-lumbar : nerve ilio-inguinal, ilio-hypogastric, genito-femoral and obturator.

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It is understandable that it is the headquarters of many pathologies sources of pain, neurological or mixed as neuralgia pudendale or neuralgia clunéale syndrome, myofascial, some of the consequences of dysmenorrhoea, such as endometriosis, ... often occurring without warning signs.

The different areas of innervation

THE CUSHION NEURALGIA PUDENDALE FOR PAIN PERINEAL IN A SITTING POSITION

To provide a solution to these sources of pain, often exacerbated in a sitting position, due to the compression of the muscles forced into the basin and is highly innervated, we have been engaged in a process of development involving a dozen patients pilots framed by a specialist practitioner in the treatment of pain, perineal, Guillaume Solaz, osteopath in Thor.

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We have developed an ergonomically-shaped seat which is based on 2 principles :

• the discharge pressure to the perineum to reduce the pain in the short term,

• a device multiarticulé able to give a potential adaptability to the sitting position to reverse the downward spiral of inflammatory processes related to these pathologies to achieve a remission in the long term.

In a sitting position, the pain associated with neuralgia pudendale intensify due to several factors that do not exist in a standing position. The weight of the upper body focuses on the pelvic structures, exerting a pressure on the soft tissues, the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This compression between the bearing surfaces and the bone structures increases the pressure on the pudendal nerve that radiates throughout this area, and the surrounding tissue, sometimes triggering an inflammatory response that aggravates the pain.

The lack of support natural muscle, including the abdominal muscles and the back-end, in a sitting position, also contributes to this situation. In addition, imbalances, postural can amplify the phenomenon causing increased tensions and instability at the level of the sacroiliac joint (joint between the sacrum and the hip bone), affecting the position of the pudendal nerve rooted in the sacrum and increasing the pressure.

Anatomy of the area perineal

There are a very large number of offers of cushions, lumbar ergonomic, all intended to bring good posture favoring a natural curve of the back...

They can be grouped according to 2 types :

THE CUSHIONS ERGONOMIC STATIC

 

 

 

The cushions ergonomic static : these cushions ergonomically designed to evenly distribute body weight and reduce pressure on the lower back. They are distinguished :

• the profile of the base : adapted to the ass, inclined plane to promote a failover front of the basin, bulging to promote a toggle to 360° (pillow ball or balance)

• by material : inflatable, memory foam, gel, etc

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These cushions static can be qualified of positioning cushions, because it is up to the user to adapt to the sitting position. They offer all of the "correct posture" by the adoption of a single good posture right.

They do not take into account the different types of alignment of the back, and the potential of adaptability is almost non-existent which makes these cushions can tackle the underlying causes of back pain.

THE SEATED ERGONOMIC DYNAMIC

The seated ergonomic dynamic : this type of assisi, built on the basis of a rigid-hull curved, wife and maintains a pressure distribution is uniform on the buttocks, even when the user performs bending from side to side. It will return automatically to a straight posture.

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This type of seat has the advantage to adapt partially to the position of the user, but to bring it back to a posture privileged. Because of this, this seat is considered to be stable in this one position, which reduces the potential of adaptability to the smaller portion.

THE LUMBAR CUSHION APORIA

Aporia is the only lumbar cushion ergonomic and dynamic designed around a structure multiarticulée to continuously adapt to the position of the user. It offers a wide range of "good posture" stabilized drawing a cone of adaptability.

This unique property allows, in contrast to sitting static and seats dynamic rigid base curved, and a potential for adaptability optimal, which allows you to release tension joints and muscles, to restore the tone musculo-skeletal by a cladding, standing, to reverse inflammation, back pain, and relearn how to sit.

Low back pain, pain in the lower back, is intensified in a sitting position

for a number of reasons :

PRESSURE ON THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS

In a sitting position, the weight of the upper body is supported by the intervertebral discs of the lumbar spine. This constant pressure can lead to a compression of the intervertebral discs, and the support structures, causing lower back pain, especially if the disks are damaged or weakened.

The pain occurs mainly because the weight of the body pushes down on the lumbar region and the sacrum, compressing them.

BAD POSTURE

Most people adopt a posture that is not ergonomic.

This may include a bend too much or too little of the lumbar spine, a tilt of the pelvis, shoulders avachies, etc, This increases the tension of the musculoskeletal system and increases the pressure on the lumbar discs. The postures unbalanced accentuate the muscle tension asymmetric, aggravating the pain.

MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY

Prolonged sitting can lead to muscle hypertrophy, a loss of flexibility and muscular strength in the lumbar region. Of weak muscles are less able to support the spine and prevent back pain.

DECREASED BLOOD CIRCULATION

In prolonged sitting position, the blood flow to the muscles of the lumbar region can be blocked, which can lead to a buildup of muscle tension and a decrease in the supply of nutrients and oxygen to tissues. A cause of exacerbation of low back pain.

MUSCLE CONTRACTURE

The muscles of the back and trunk are less active in the sitting position compared to the standing position. The lack of muscle activity can lead to muscle contracture and spasm, which may contribute to back pain.

COMPRESSION OF THE NERVE ROOTS

If you have a condition such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, the sitting position can exert extra pressure on the nerve roots of the lumbar spine, causing pain radiating into the lower extremities.

It is extremely rarebut it is not impossible, that some people feel a type of pain sciatica, at the first uses of the cushion Aporia®.
This does not mean that the product is irrelevant, but rather that it reactive imbalances or tension existingoften compensated for a long time by the stillness.

Why can this happen ?

The cushion Aporia® is not a simple cushion passive : it is a technology of dynamic sitting that recreates the natural conditions of the postural balance in a sitting position. In restaurant mobility of the pelvic region and stimulating micro-adjustments muscleit can :

• Solicit muscles and fascia little or no longer used (piriformis, hamstrings, quadratus lumborum), which can cause a voltage transient.

• Reveal a imbalance latent of the pelvis (pelvic rotation, skewing the sacro-iliac joint) previously asymptomatic.

• In case of prolonged use at the beginning, override temporarily to a sensitive area, causing an inflammation mechanics and a type of pain with sciatica.

What are the best practices to avoid this reaction ?

Here are the essential tips for optimal use and comfort :

1. Anchor the feet on the ground
   A good stability begins with the firm contact of the feet on the ground. This allows the posture reorganize naturally.

2. Remove the two shims scratchées sub-base
   They serve the adaptive of the seat cushion. It is then necessary to choose the configuration that meets your needs :

   • Bioactive Sitting that constantly adapts to micro-movements, ensuring a naturally balanced posture. Hold the rear : for a back arched (forward tilt of the pelvis)

   • Bioactive Sitting that constantly adapts to micro-movements, ensuring a naturally balanced posture. No hold : for a profile neutral

   • Bioactive Sitting that constantly adapts to micro-movements, ensuring a naturally balanced posture. Hold the front : to a flat back (back flip in the pool)

3. Start gradually
   Don't sit for too long from the first use. Start with 5 to 10 minutes a dayand gradually increase the time of use. The body needs a time of adaptation neuromuscular.

And if, despite all the pain persists ?

Two options are available to you :

• You can contact us for personalized assistance in the settings and adaptation.

• Or, if you prefer, you can return the pillow at any time. Even after the trial period of 30 days, we will refund you in full if the pain persists.

APORIA offers a fast delivery within 7 days. We are committed to deliver it to you quickly so you can begin to relieve your pain as soon as possible. You have nothing to do, we take care of everything !

Delivery fast in metropolitan France and in the USA.

For delivery abroad, please contact us directly.

The customer is required to check the conformity of the delivered products at the time of delivery and in the event of a fault to be reported to us within 30 days of receipt.

The return is free of charge for the metropolitan France.

You have 30 days to test the product and to return it to us if you are not satisfied.

All products must be returned intact, clean and complete (with all accessories) in the original packaging.

You can choose between an exchange or a full refund.

Please follow this procedure to return the product :

1. Contact us

2. Send us your ticket purchase / invoice in us stating the reason for the return and if you would like an exchange or refund.

3. In the event of damage / product damaged, join us as we also photos.

4. Wait for our return by mail.

5. Remember to check your SPAM / junk mail.

6. Print your packing slip that we sent to you.

7. Pack your goods in the packing.

8. Attach the return label on the package.

9. Appointment to the post office to return your order.

10. Once we have received your submission we will conduct an exchange or refund

During the trial period of 30 days, we offer a support call custom. Our team is at your disposal to answer your questions and guide you in the use of your cushion APORIA, in order to ensure optimal comfort and effective relief of your pain.

You can contact us via the form on our contact page, by telephone or by e-mail. Our customer service staff is available to assist you at any time and to answer all your questions.

1. Relief of tension of the muscles, tendons and joints

2. Liberation movements of the chest in a sitting position

3. Total discharge pressure on the painful zones : neuralgia pudendale, pain, coccyx, lower back pain.

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