Self Help Products
Practical products Dr. Ali recommends, for the moments when hip and buttock pain get in the way of important tasks like sitting and sleeping.
Exercise and optimising the way you sit, stand, move and engage in activity are the foundations of managing hip and pelvic pain. But a few well-chosen tools can take the edge off your pain during a long drive, a desk day or a restless night, so you can keep up with your rehab and daily life.
Every product on this page has earned its place in Dr. Alison Grimaldi's clinic. It’s a short list of things she has seen make a real difference for the people she works with, not a catalogue of everything available. Browse by the situation you’re dealing with below.
Physio Recommended: Recommended by Hip Pain Expert, Dr. Alison Grimaldi
Sitting Comfortably: Cushions for Hip, Buttock and Tailbone Pain
Long stretches in a chair, car or office seat are a common flare-up trigger. The right cushion can change how load is spread through your hips and pelvis.
Posture Wedge Cushion
An angled cushion (10° wedge) that keep the hips higher than the knees, and your hips more open than 90degrees - great for hip joint and tendon conditions (pain at the front and side of the hips).
Pressure Relief Cushion
Its egg-carton style foam cushions the sitting bones and spreads body weight, taking pressure off the buttocks, thighs or tender sitting bones (e.g., hamstring tendinopathy, deep gluteal/piriformis syndrome).
Tailbone Support Cushion
Shaped to keep pressure off the tailbone. If sitting on hard seats sets off tailbone pain (coccydynia), this is the perfect cushion for you! Created to ease the pressure off the tailbone when sitting!
Better Nights: Sleep Supports
Pain that interrupts sleep wears you down and makes the next day harder. These two products are designed to help you get more comfortable lying down.
Egg-Carton Mattress Topper
Adds a cushioning layer over your existing mattress to reduce pressure through the hips and shoulders when lying on your side or back. Great for hip and shoulder tendinopathy and bursitis.
Cuddleup Body Pillow
A full-length pillow that supports the hips, pelvis and lower back. It’s especially helpful for side-sleepers who need to keep their top leg and pelvis well supported.
If you find headaches and neck pain are also affecting your sleep, you can also find a full range of pillows to improve your sleep. Getting a good night's sleep is essential for recovery and overall health. Don't forget to also practice good 'sleep hygiene' - skip caffeine, nicotine or alcohol close to bedtime and wind down for 30 to 60 minutes before sleep: Turn off bright screens, read a book, take a warm bath, or practice some relaxation techniques.
Soothing Aches: Heat and Cooling Therapy
Heat can ease muscle tension and make it easier to move, rest or do your exercises. These wrap-around packs can be used warm or cooled, and they’re shaped to sit comfortably around the back, hips and pelvis, so you’re not trying to balance a pack in the right spot.
Natural Lupin Heat Packs
Made in Australia from natural lupin grain, these microwaveable packs hold their warmth well and can also be chilled in the freezer for a cold pack. They’re light and easy to mould around your back, hips or pelvis, which makes them a handy way to ease muscle tension before gentle movement or a few minutes of rest.