Gel Back Cushion

hey i just bought a pack of jell cushions to place in heels the jel cushions are the small circles and come in 4 per pack
how do i place them in my heels do i place one at the front and one at the back? what do they do?

Gel Cushions are usually for under the ball of your feet. The pads go under your foot near your toes

2010-05-12 05:30:54 by Kayla

A peek at the inside of Jay gel cushions and the way in which a typical gel/fluid Jay wheelchair cushion component is removed and replaced.

I have a 2006 Suzuki S40 ( aka Savage ) Big single cylinder. It's no speed demon, but she get's 50+ MPG. So I enjoy taking this bike on long road trips.

My prob? Probably my 6 foot build and my 290lb gurth. But after about 1/2 hour I have to push myself up onto the passenger seat so my butt and legs don't fall asleep. After the first hour, I have to switch back and forth from the main seat and the back seat over and over.

*** Good thing I have long legs, or I would never reach the pegs!?! ***

Anyways, the Gel Seats are over $200, and they offer a straight gel seat, or a cushioned gel seat for a bit more.

Are these expensive seats worth the cash, and which one would be better?

Thanks.
Good info everybody... When I said I have long legs, that means MY legs on my body are long. That's why I can reach the pegs from the rear seat.

This sounds more like a "leg" problem and what you may need is highway pegs or having your controls extended (pegs and shifter/brake) possibly handle bar extensions...the idea is to find you a better riding position to take the pressure off your back

I'm confused, usually Suzuki's have a short reach - "long legs?'

It sounds like you could do better with a sheepskin pad and creating a better riding position, you make it sound like you're cramped more then anything....

2008-09-07 15:33:42 by vulpix_grant

If i strain like stand long time or walk long distance i get it real bad - then i either soak it in hot water and massage or give it a cold compress - then it is littttle better - but it is still tender and dull ache all the time . i am overweight and got this pain about a year back! When i changed my shoes rather than my worn out ones then it got better - now i have started walking on my treadmill - bought "Nike air downdraft"shoes for that - and it wuz cool but after about 1 week of walking i have got that pain again.
is there any inserts which i can buy - there r so many in the market that i dunno which ones? do i buy Heel support ,or Arch support , or heel inserts, or gel cushions or what i have no idea!!!
which ones will help me ease my pain and pressure?
is it definitely plantar fasciitis??
shall i resume my walking again?
how can what help me?
whats ur advise?
as i mentioned already - with great difficulty i convinced my hubby to buy me some good walking shoes - now i cannot just not wear them - could u suggest any good inserts like dr.scholls or something - and exactly which one like i need a heel cup or arch support or gel cushion or something?!

Here's a page I wrote some time ago, which sounds like your situation. Maybe it will give you some insight:
http://www.a-body-for-living.com/massage -for-heel-pain.html

I recommend a good quality orthotic insert also, but not a cheap one like something you'd buy at Walmart. You'll need to invest a minimum of around $100 for anything that will do something for your problem. A custom set of inserts will cost about $300, and insurance does not usually cover it.

2007-08-27 21:59:40 by Hamzay

Price: $49.99 $46.50

Wedge shape (slant from the back 3" down to 1/2" in the front) tilts your pelvis forward to restore your spine's natural lumbar lordotic curve.
Large FIRM Tush Cush Seat Cushion - Navy Blue
Firm foam for those over 200lbs or those who prefer a firmer cushion.

If i strain like stand long time or walk long distance i get it real bad - then i either soak it in hot water and massage or give it a cold compress - then it is littttle better - but it is still tender and dull ache all the time . i am overweight and got this pain about a year back! When i changed my shoes rather than my worn out ones then it got better - now i have started walking on my treadmill - bought "Nike air downdraft"shoes for that - and it wuz cool but after about 1 week of walking i have got that pain again.
is there any inserts which i can buy - there r so many in the market that i dunno which ones? do i buy Heel support ,or Arch support , or heel inserts, or gel cushions or what i have no idea!!!
which ones will help me ease my pain and pressure?
is it definitely plantar fasciitis??
shall i resume my walking again?
how can what help me?
whats ur advise?

as i mentioned already - with great difficulty i convinced my hubby to buy me some good walking shoes - now i
I want to know about the various inserts i can use example from dr.scholl's there is a wide range - for same purposes - anyone used any or comments or suggestions?

I found this in the internet for you:
Plantar fasciitis (pronounced PLAN-tar fashee-EYE-tiss) is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. "Plantar" means the bottom of the foot, "fascia" is a type of connective tissue, and "itis" means "inflammation". Heel spurs are soft, bendable deposits of calcium that are the result of tension and inflammation in the plantar fascia attachment to the heel. Heel spurs do not cause pain. They are only evidence (not proof) that a patient may have plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia encapsulates muscles in the sole of the foot. It supports the arch of the foot by acting as a bowstring to connect the ball of the foot to the heel. When walking and at the moment the heel of the trailing leg begins to lift off the ground, the plantar fascia endures tension that is approximately two times body weight. This moment of maximum tension is increased and "sharpened" (it increases suddenly) if there is lack of flexibility in the calf muscles. A percentage increase in body weight causes the same percentage increase in tension in the fascia. Due to the repetitive nature of walking, plantar fasciitis may be a repetitive stress disorder (RSD) similar to tennis elbow. Both conditions benefit greatly from rest, ice, and stretching. Surgery is a last resort and may result in more harm than good in up to 50% of the patients.
Good news is, that you can get rid of it by using the little arch thingy that goes inside the shoes. Do not use flat slippers for a long time. I had it for a while and it just went away when I followed the doctors instructions.

2007-08-27 22:56:31 by Hamzay

So, maybe Humans can produce electricity after all…
I remember reading a Q asking if it was possible for a human to wear a suit to produce electricity from what they do everyday (move).

I recently ran across this article yesterday…
“Bob Komarechka, a geologist from Sudbury, Ontario, spends many tedious days in the field lugging rock samples and electrical instruments. Two seemingly unrelated desires—one for a pair of comfortable gel-cushioned soles, the other for an alternative to frequently changing his instruments’ failing batteries—led to an epiphany.

In May 2001, Komarechka received a U.S. patent for a shoe design that uses the rolling motion of walking to produce a steady flow of electric current. When a person steps forward, fluid is forced out of a sac in the heel through the blades of a small turbine into another sac in the toe, where the fluid is held by a check valve. When the foot rolls onto its toe, the fluid is squirted back through the turbine and into the heel. Both the turbine and a microgenerator are located between the sacs, in the center of the sole, and a socket connects a wire to electrical devices.

Using calculations based on the average person’s weight, Komarechka believes that the shoes could generate a steady three watts of electricity—enough to power a hand-held computer, a GPS device, or a radio, or to continuously recharge batteries.
No prototype exists yet, although Komarechka is waiting for replies from Reebok, Nike, and the U.S. military. “I know I can make it work,” he says. “It’s fairly straightforward.””

Source:
http://www.yesmagazine.org/article.asp?I D=1012
So now the question is, is harnessing human movement possible in the future to create energy?

(even if it only powers my rechargeable batteries for my MP3 player I’ll be thrilled! Endless MUSIC!)

I've heard of this and even seen working prototypes.

I believe that the U.S. military is currently examining this as an option for infantry as it would allow them to carry a lot more tech without having to worry about having alot of weight in batteries.

I truly think it's an awesome idea.

Love as always,

Sebastian

2006-07-22 14:18:38 by Am