best seat cushion

lachap55 · 07-14-2024, 02:34 PM

best seat cushion for sciatic nerve pain relief in 2010 Nissan 370z

OptionZero · 07-14-2024, 03:15 PM

A daily driver

Fuzzzy · 07-15-2024, 10:43 AM

I couldn't find a pic or link to the one I like, but it is a small cushion that is slightly contoured against the lower back. The seats in the Z are the worst re: lack of lumbar support that I have found for my particular back pain, but that little cushion helps immensely when I hit a bump.

Back pain is very individualized, so what works for me might not be best for you. I tried several small cushions before finding one I was satisfied with. Good luck!

filip00 · 07-15-2024, 11:05 AM

Sciatic nerve issues are a nightmare.

If it's the piriformis pressing on the sciatic nerve, then the solution will be stretching it, massaging it and it should stop eventually.

If the issue is vertebrae related, i.e. slipped/herniated disc, then a pillow might help - a smaller pillow added just between your middle back and above your butt, to push the lumbar part of your spine more forward will help. Also, probably you want to raise the seat just a little bit.

Tractionless · 08-18-2024, 09:32 AM

My OE sport/touring seats have lumbar support. Are lower models missing said feature?

I have multiple bulging discs, spinal stenosis, and spinal arthritis to the point where when I'm at my worst I need to walk with a cane to prevent falling, shiver from pain, and have to pull myself up out of bed by one of the frame posts. All from 38 yrs old on when I was told I have the spinal health of someone twice my age!

My Doctor of Physical Therapy did what no chiropractor nor orthopedic surgeon could do with injections nor adjustments and put me on a regimen to correct it all other than what could be considered "typical soreness" with a pain level of no more than 2. As a result the sport Z seats are not an issue for me. My problem is seats that are too cushioned and always get relief even at my worst when sitting on a hard surface as then your bone structure takes over (by "design") rather than your soft tissue supporting your skeleton.

abm89 · 08-18-2024, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless

My OE sport seats have lumbar support. Are lower models missing said feature?

I have multiple bulging discs, spinal stenosis, and spinal arthritis to the point where when I'm at my worst I need to walk with a cane to prevent falling, shiver from pain, and have to pull myself up out of bed by one of the frame posts. All from 38 yrs old on when I was told I have the spinal health of someone twice my age!

My Doctor of Physical Therapy did what no chiropractor nor orthopedic surgeon could do with injections nor adjustments and put me on a regimen to correct it all other than what could be considered "typical soreness" with a pain level of no more than 2. As a result the sport Z seats are not an issue for me. My problem is seats that are too cushioned and always get relief even at my worst when sitting on a hard surface as then your bone structure takes over (by "design") rather than your soft tissue supporting your skeleton.

I have a base Sport Z and I do not have adjustable lumbar on my seats.

filip00 · 08-18-2024, 03:36 PM

Just for reference: Touring sport Z (in Europe it was called pack) gets the driver adjustable lumbar support.

Tractionless · 08-23-2024, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abm89

I have a base Sport Z and I do not have adjustable lumbar on my seats.

Gotcha, looks like per post #7 only touring got the lumbar adjustment so I made a edit to my post notating my model as sport/touring which I should have originally indicated.

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filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 558 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125427	Sciatic nerve issues are a nightmare. If it's the piriformis pressing on the sciatic nerve, then the solution will be stretching it, massaging it and it should stop eventually. If the issue is vertebrae related, i.e. slipped/herniated disc, then a pillow might help - a smaller pillow added just between your middle back and above your butt, to push the lumbar part of your spine more forward will help. Also, probably you want to raise the seat just a little bit. __________________ ride epic drive epic

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Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,326 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	My OE sport/touring seats have lumbar support. Are lower models missing said feature? I have multiple bulging discs, spinal stenosis, and spinal arthritis to the point where when I'm at my worst I need to walk with a cane to prevent falling, shiver from pain, and have to pull myself up out of bed by one of the frame posts. All from 38 yrs old on when I was told I have the spinal health of someone twice my age! My Doctor of Physical Therapy did what no chiropractor nor orthopedic surgeon could do with injections nor adjustments and put me on a regimen to correct it all other than what could be considered "typical soreness" with a pain level of no more than 2. As a result the sport Z seats are not an issue for me. My problem is seats that are too cushioned and always get relief even at my worst when sitting on a hard surface as then your bone structure takes over (by "design") rather than your soft tissue supporting your skeleton. filip00 likes this. __________________ Toys Not Tots Last edited by Tractionless; 08-23-2024 at 12:38 PM.

08-18-2024, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 558 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125427	Just for reference: Touring sport Z (in Europe it was called pack) gets the driver adjustable lumbar support. abm89 likes this. __________________ ride epic drive epic

07-15-2024, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21860	I couldn't find a pic or link to the one I like, but it is a small cushion that is slightly contoured against the lower back. The seats in the Z are the worst re: lack of lumbar support that I have found for my particular back pain, but that little cushion helps immensely when I hit a bump. Back pain is very individualized, so what works for me might not be best for you. I tried several small cushions before finding one I was satisfied with. Good luck!

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