Aylio Socket Seat Cushion for Sit Bone and Back Pressure Relief, Butt, Tailbone, Hip, Hamstring, Posture Support - Firm Memory Foam Comfort Ischial Tuberosity Pillow for Desk Chair or Car

I originally ordered this five years ago, age 67, for a case of "ischial bursitis" caused by pseudo-gout. In other words, something that feels like gout of the sit bones (only one sit bone, in my case). OUCH. I ordered this in desperation, since sitting was really excruciating (just try to sit on one sit bone!). It arrived and it completely solved my problem -- even on already-cushioned surfaces, the cut out holes exactly at the sit bones were an immense relief.After that I would use the cushion frequently, but not constantly; I'm now 72 and have significant lumbar degenerative disc disease -- and the cushion helps, particularly on hard surfaces. In fact it's best on fairly hard surfaces. Softer, more cushioned surfaces, at least for me, don't require it -- except as noted above, when your problem is located exactly where the holes are.For the past year, I've been struggling with another strange affliction: meuralgia paresthestica, which in my case causes nerve pain from my lower back wrapping aroung the flank/hipbone, down through the groin and thr outer side of the front of my thigh. It's impossible to sit on anything that isn't heavily padded, and I take this with me everywhere we go. Again, a godsend.One of the things that has made this work for me is that it is well-constructed, obviously using a high-quality memory foam that is dense and cannot be "sat through." It fits me well; I'm tall (five ten) and slender, but my frame (hips, that is) is of pretty average size, so it will likely fit a reasonable range of average-sized people. In fact, I believe that it's a very good ergonomic design.And thoughtfully, the design includes a handle, making it easy to carry. At first I thought I'd have to loop an arm through one of the holes, which would be awkward, but the handle is easy to grab but doesn't stick out or catch on anything.All in all, I'm very glad to own this cushion.

I never realized that my butt pain was caused by the pressure on the nerves under my sitting bones. Up until now, I have tried multiple types of cushions, all flat without holes, and have found some initial relief, but after sitting usually more than an hour, the pain would set in. This was the same issue when driving my car for more than an hour at a time. And completely grueling in pain taking an airplane trip. Now, having seen this product with holes in the cushion, it made sense that it would alleviate the pressure under my sitting bones. It has! And I am thankful for that! I am writing this now having sat at my computer for over two hours and can honestly and truthfully say that I am pleased with the pain relief I have. I am not 100% pain free, probably because I shift around in my chair, to be able to sit this long without any major pain is wonderful! I have a 5-6 hour flight coming up and this will be the proof of the pudding that this seat cushion product will do what I hope it will do. I will write a follow-up review when I return to let you know...I just returned from my trip yesterday (4/27/2024) and I am here to say that I was absolutely pleased with my Aylio Socket Seat (as it has that name on the handle). I did need to adjust my sitting position to find my sweet spot, which was found when I realized I had no pain, and that was it! A 5 hour each way flight in comfort, being able to concentrate on the movies I was watching instead of squirming in grueling pain the whole time was extraordinary and such a blessing! The Aylio seat cushion may be more expensive than other products being sold with the same sitting bone cut-outs, but I "feel" that the relief of pain and the quality of this seat cushion is totally worth the price! So I wholly recommend it and now I will buy another one just for my car! And I am also putting my name to this review as I believe in this product. Sincerely, Thomas Heinrich

This cushion has greatly improved my quality of life. I can once again sit, drive, and generally get through the day with much less pain. I wish I had found this cushion sooner as it would have saved me a lot of pain and maybe even resulted in a better recovery.Prior to this, I tried more than a dozen cushions during the span of a year. Sitting continued to result in painful flare-ups with all of them. I consulted doctors and physical therapists but they offered nothing except drugs and suggested nerve blocks. I was desperate to give my body a chance to recover so the search for a way to get pressure off the nerve continued.I was hesitant about the cost of this cushion but it's worth it. The comfort was instant. The holes are in the perfect place to take pressure off nerves. And, the holes are big enough they should work well for a variety of body types. This is now the only cushion I need and I use it everywhere.This cushion is on the thicker side for driving. I'm petite so I can handle the height boost this provides in the car. It's worth it to be able to drive without enduring serious flare-ups. As for sitting at a desk or in any other situation, this cushion is perfect.Excellent materials and construction. No toxic chemical odors like some of the cheaper pillows I tried. I've now used it for months and it's still supportive and like new. With good care this cushion will last a long time.Please never change the design or high quality. Thank you for making this cushion as it has given me a chance to regain my life.