Relieve pressure as often as you can. This can be achieved by pressure lifting , leaning from side to side, or leaning forwards in your chair. Maintain your cushion in good condition. Foam cushions will need to be replaced every 6 to 12 months. Your therapist will show you how to check whether special pressure relieving cushions are working properly.
Prevention is better than cure.
If skin problems are caught early, there is often a simple solution. Most people have great difficulty sitting still for any period of time. We constantly readjust our position and relieve pressure, without thinking about it. If you watch someone who is sitting, you will soon see them cross or uncross their legs, lean forwards or backwards, lean sideways or even stand up to relieve pressure or find a more comfortable position. People who have had a spinal cord injury may have lost some or all of these capabilities.