€345,00
Who is it for? Looking for a cushion for back pain when sitting, low back pain, buttock or sit bone pain, cluneal neuralgia, or sitting difficulties associated with fibromyalgia? The Aporia Standard favors continuous, dynamic support, when it is tolerated and no localized cut-out is needed.
In the Aporia approach, clearly painful sit bones lead to choosing continuous support, so as not to create more empty space around the painful sit bone; individual tolerance still needs to be checked during the trial.
How is it different from a foam or gel cushion? A foam or gel cushion is a single block: it sinks under your weight and responds as one piece, on both sides at once. The Aporia Standard keeps continuous support under the sit bones and thighs, but on four independent supports mounted on ball joints and set on a curved base: each side responds separately and the whole seat keeps its balance during adjustments.
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In short. Balanced dynamic seating with independent supports: four supports on ball joints accompany the small movements of the pelvis, without locking it in place or throwing it off balance. Continuous support · 41 × 40 × 12 cm · 1.7 kg · two firmness options · 30-day trial.
Which version should you choose? A diagnosis is not enough: it all depends on which contact areas are painful, which ones are still tolerated, and how you respond to movement. Selection guide
Aporia acts on the mechanical conditions of sitting; it does not treat the condition itself.
The choice of firmness does not depend only on how intense the pain is: above all, it depends on how your body responds to pressure, to sinking in, and to the support of the seat.
(Click each firmness option to see the details.)
This is the reference configuration and the most widely chosen. It favors load-bearing support, stable contact points and a responsive cushion, while leaving the pelvis free to make its micro-movements.
Choose it if you are looking for:
It may also be preferable when overly soft seats cause a feeling of sinking, pulling or stretching, or make the pain worse over time.
Feel: a comfortable first contact with firmer, stable and responsive support.
This configuration adds 2 cm of viscoelastic (memory) foam to make loading more gradual and soften pressure peaks at the points of contact.
Choose it if you mainly have:
Feel: a softer, enveloping first contact, with more gradual loading.
⚠️ Softer does not always mean better suited. If soft seats give you a feeling of sinking in, lack of support, or pulling or stretching of the tissues, Balanced Comfort may be preferable.
Not sure? Your own experience is a good guide: notice in particular whether you usually feel better on a firm, supportive seat or on a softer, enveloping one.
Unsure about the version or the firmness? Our selection guide helps you identify which contact areas to keep and which to relieve. You can also call us for personalized advice before ordering: +33 6 15 77 81 36 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Paris time).
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The APORIA® Standard cushion is balanced dynamic seating with independent supports and continuous support: the sit bones and thighs are supported, with no central cut-out or channel; only a 3 cm median rear notch separates the rear supports. Same ExoBase™ as the other versions: a curved base allowing general 360° rocking; four independent supports mounted on the base, each on an elastomer ball joint with its own mobility and limited travel.
This version may be considered when no area needs to be kept out of contact and the aim is to spread the load, including when the sit bones are clearly painful; it is not suitable when a central or rear area needs to be kept out of contact.
Despite its historical French product name (“coussin lombaire”), the Aporia Standard is a dynamic seat cushion with continuous support, not a lumbar support placed behind the back.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Support | Continuous under the sit bones and thighs; only a 3 cm median rear notch between the rear supports |
| Dimensions | 41 cm deep × 40 cm wide at the front (38 cm at the back) × 12 cm high; 1.7 kg |
| Firmness options | Balanced Comfort or Enveloping Comfort; anti-bottoming layer |
| Adjustment | Two wedges included |
Trial and purchase: 30-day trial; free returns from anywhere in the European Union; your choice of an exchange (version and/or firmness; shipping of the new product paid by the customer, new 15-day trial) or a full refund; personalized help getting started. Trial, return and refund conditions
Situations in which this version may be relevant
Points to watch
These guidelines are not medical contraindications. A diagnosis alone is not enough to choose a version: what matters is the area that does not tolerate pressure and the way sitting affects your symptoms. If in doubt, ask your doctor for advice.
Pelvi-Seat (user preference, see the Périnée page); kept after the trial (85% at 30 days); patent FR 3 140 745 B1 and EP/US applications. Aporia® is not a medical device.
What is the difference between continuous support and a central cut-out? A central cut-out removes support in the center, under the perineum, and shifts the load onto the buttocks and thighs. Continuous support carries the sit bones and thighs with no area removed, apart from a 3 cm median rear notch. The choice depends on the area that does not tolerate pressure, not on the diagnosis alone.
Who is the Standard better suited to than the Périnée? When continuous support is the main need and the perineum does not need to be kept out of contact. Clearly painful sit bones are a good reason to look for this continuity, but they are not enough to rule out a necessary perineal cut-out. If pressure in the center triggers symptoms, the Périnée version may be a better match.
Is the cushion suitable for back pain? Aporia is not a treatment for back pain. The seat is designed to avoid a fixed sitting position: it accompanies the body’s small adjustments and limits the effort of holding yourself up. If your back pain increases with prolonged sitting, it can be part of how you set up your workstation; persistent pain calls for medical advice.
Can I use it in the car? Yes, at the office, in the car or at home. The cushion is 12 cm high unloaded; the actual added height depends on how it is placed and how much it compresses under load. Before driving, check that it stays stable and does not interfere with driving, as well as the headroom, the distance to the pedals and your visibility.
Can I try it before buying? Yes. You have a 30-day trial. Returns are free from anywhere in the European Union, and you choose between an exchange (version and/or firmness) and a full refund. For an exchange, shipping of the new product is at your expense and the product you receive gets a new 15-day trial. 85% of cushions are kept at the end of the 30-day trial.
Review translated from French.
A word from the founder and president
“I have lived with chronic degenerative disc disease for more than twenty years. While developing Aporia, I also suffered from chronic tailbone pain. So I tested every prototype on myself, for hours on end: that is what taught me that a seat should not just remove a contact point, but let the pelvis move without losing balance. Today, I can literally dance on the seat.” — Gil Ayache, founder and president of Blue Portance
A nurse manager, she shares her experience of the suffering caused by coccydynia, a disabling condition she has been living with for 5 years.
Christelle, one of our first customers, shares her journey with pudendal neuralgia and cluneal neuralgia, two painful conditions that made sitting unbearable for her.
Physiotherapist. The experience of a professional specializing in back problems and spinal pain.
| Weight | 1,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 41 × 40 × 12 cm |
| fermeté | Balanced Comfort – Dynamic Support (Balanced Dynamic Support), Enveloping Comfort – Memory Foam Feel (Soft Comfort – Memory Foam Feel) |
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