OT: Mattresses for people with back problems, Anyone out there? |
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OT: Mattresses for people with back problems, Anyone out there? |
Qarl |
Feb 24 2004, 09:48 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
I have chronic lower/mid back problems due to degenerative disc disease.
I also sleep on my stomach, which is bad for people with back problems, but I can't help it. I am looking for a king mattress that will be good for my back pain and will either... 1) allow me to sleep on my stomach and help with my back 2) make me comfortable enough to fall asleep on my back while giving me some support THere are a lot of choices out there... 1) Traditional mattress (firm, soft, or pillow top) 2) Swedish Tempur-pedic mattress 3) Craftmatic adjustable bed 4) Air matress (Select Comfort or Comforaire) 5) Latex mattresses Does anyone have any personal experience similar to mine that found a good solution. Cost really isn't an issue, so if I need to spend big $$$$ on a mattress, I will. Thanks! |
phantom914 |
Feb 25 2004, 12:33 PM
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non-914-owner non-club member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,013 Joined: 24-February 04 From: Covina,CA(North ofWest Covina) Member No.: 1,708 |
My dad, who is 76, has bad/ruptured/almost missing discs and has no back problems (anymore that is)or need for a special mattress. He does exercises that an orthopaedic surgeon recommended to avoid surgery. The exercises help stabilize the vertabrae. Have you looked into that? I can try and find out the particular program he uses. I think it might be something that is published, although it is better to start out with a physical therpaist to help learn how to them properly.
Andrew |
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