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Abstract

A spinal support pad for use by persons reclining or sleeping provides support for the lumbar area and side regions of the waist. The normally concave areas of the body tend to sag when a person is lying on a firm or semi-resilient surface, such as a standard mattress, resulting in abnormal spinal curvature, e.g., lordosis and/or scoliosis and resulting muscular pain and distress. The support pad of the present invention provides support for the body in these areas, preventing undue curvature of the spine and the problems associated with such undue curvature. The support pad comprises a support portion and belt portion, with the two portions combining to encircle the waist area of the user; the support portion forms the majority of the total circumference of the device. The belt portion may be joined to each end of the support portion, or may pass through a pocket within the support portion to divide the support portion into two pockets, each containing a pad. The pads may be formed of a variety of materials, such as natural or synthetic fiber, resilient foam, gel, or may be pneumatically inflated. The pad(s) is/are removable from the rest of the device to provide for the washing or other cleaning of the device.

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First Claim