2007-09-14 19:45:43 · 25 answers · asked by Granny 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
My husband and I are both in our 50's and we purchased one of those Sleep Number beds a year ago and find it very comfortable to sleep on when you can change your side of the bed to the comfort you like...
It is a glorified air mattress really...
But how nice to be able to control both sides...
2007-09-14 22:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by aspenkdp2003 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I now have a firm support mattress that I topped with a 2 inch thick chipped foam mattress topper (bought at WalMart). I find this bed wonderful for my back, which has deteriorating discs between the first and fifth lumbar.
The change from my waterbed is phenomenal! I always thought that my waterbed gave my back support, but I could never sleep on my back in it. Every time I tried, my back ended up "locking" into place and I would spend a miserable day trying to medicate the pain away.
When I moved up from the basement to the main floor in this old house, I knew that the floors wouldn't be able to support the weight of the waterbed, so I dismantled it and threw most of the components away. The only parts I have kept are the 2 1/2" thick maple side rails. I plan on turning them into a work bench in the new garden shed I will build myself in the next couple of years.
2007-09-15 01:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by Susie Q 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a boxspring under your mattress it doesn't matter where you put it. And if you don't have a boxspring, on the floor would be best, as it would make it more firm, which is better for your back. The only important thing, when sleeping you should lie on you back. It's much easier on the spine, and can help prevent lower back pain. But if you took this guy in, and he isn't paying or sleeping on the street, why is he complaining about not have a lifted mattress? *If you need a cheap bed (and don't weigh a ton) get four large create and a piece of plywood. You can even decorate it with a bedskirt!
2016-05-20 00:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by elisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going to be a believe it or not thing but.....I have always put a sheet of plywood in between the box springs and mattress and then an egg crate on the mattress. That helped me out a lot. About a 1 1/2 years ago mom broke her hip and had to get a new one in. Upon her coming home, I fixed her bed that way. It helped her out so much.
2007-09-15 00:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the suspicion of sciatica years ago and was advised to adopt a hard bed. I normally sleep on a grass mattress without a pillow. If the floor is cold ,as it is during winter,I shift to a wooden cot ,remove the soft mattress and just cover the plank with a thin carpet and retire.I never had any trouble since then.
2007-09-15 12:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by Prabhakar G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We did a smart thing and bought a sleep number bed. Best investment we have ever made.My husband likes a hard bed and I want a soft bed.So, this is perfection for us.Also we are both heavy people and other mattresses only last about 1 year. We have had the sleep number for 6 years now,and no sags and it is just like the first day.
2007-09-14 23:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by lotteda717 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A mattress isn't going to cure your back problems, but sleeping on an thin, worn out mattress won't help them. Try several out and see what is most comfortable for you. Contrary to popular belief, a firm mattress isn't necessarily better for your back.
2007-09-14 19:50:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have tried so as many as I could afford. Alas when I married a few years ago my husband had a king size water bed he has had since his early 20's. He purchased a new mattress and heater. I keep the temp at 100 degrees and the bed has helped tremendously. I suffer with fibromyalgia so back and neck, neck and hip pain are an everyday occurrence. I thought the bed would aggravate my pain but it is a dream come true. I suggest one wholeheartedly.
2007-09-14 23:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm 54 and had a severe back injury 5 years ago. I sleep better on a firm mattress and ride a bicycle 15-20 miles a day to stretch the lower back muscles. Check with your GP concerning what exercises/stretches you can do to tone up the back muscles and relieve the load on the skeletal structure.
2007-09-14 19:53:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3 major back surgeries, I have a temperpedic mattress. I love it, it conforms to your spine and gently cradles it. With a very firm mattress or plywood, the muscles in your back cannot relax as straight is NOT a natural position for a spine. Spines have curves
2007-09-15 02:11:43 · answer #10 · answered by slk29406 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋