Contour leg pillow
Encyclopedia
A contour leg pillow is a pillow
that is placed between the leg
s, usually at knee
level, during sleep. These pillows have been shown in studies to relieve lower back pain.
The contoured pillow serves two purposes: to provide alignment for the pelvis, and to prevent friction between the legs while sleeping.
Pillow
A pillow is a large cushion support for the head, usually used while sleeping in a bed, or for the body as used on a couch or chair. There are also throw pillows , which are pillows that are purely decorative and not designed for support or comfort...
that is placed between the leg
Human leg
The human leg is the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region; however, the precise definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle.Legs are used for standing,...
s, usually at knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
level, during sleep. These pillows have been shown in studies to relieve lower back pain.
The contoured pillow serves two purposes: to provide alignment for the pelvis, and to prevent friction between the legs while sleeping.