Thread: That Purple Cushion

Do many people use that funny inflated purple cushion? Now that I'm quilting more, I'm getting some discomfort in my ...ahem, upper thigh backs. I hate to spend that much on a thing like that, but if it will be better than the various cushions I've been using, maybe I should.

I'll be watching this thread I have the same problem and have been looking for a solution have many cushions so far nothing works. Good Luck. Sue

I have the ball chair that I use at home and one for my desk at work and also the cushion that you are talking about for when I travel to retreats etc.

I like to put a cloth pad over mine it makes it a little more comfortable to sit on, for me the rubber makes me sweat and my legs get sore. It does ease the pressure on my lower back and makes me sit straight. After a while I like to switch to a regular chair for a while. Changing around seems to help then I am not in one position for too long.

Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn

I drooled over the Gypsy Balance Cushion for a long time but just couldn't justify the cost. I found something very similiar at either Walmart or Meijer. It is made by Danskin and it works just as well. It is a balance disk and it helps strengthen your core muscles. My sides and abs were sore for the first week that I used it but I have no problems now. It is sold in the exercise equipment area. The best part is it cost about $13-14!!!

Thanks for this VERY helpful reply! I'm going to check this out.

Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn

I drooled over the Gypsy Balance Cushion for a long time but just couldn't justify the cost. I found something very similiar at either Walmart or Meijer. It is made by Danskin and it works just as well. It is a balance disk and it helps strengthen your core muscles. My sides and abs were sore for the first week that I used it but I have no problems now. It is sold in the exercise equipment area. The best part is it cost about $13-14!!!

Thanks. $14 sounds a lot better than $25.

cool. i will have to look for one.

I hate mine...it's so uncomfortable. I bought in hopes it would help me and it just makes my butt numb!