i have lower back pain. would this mattress be beneficial to me
328929
I have really bad lower back pain also - this particular mattress is VERY firm - for me personally a little too firm and not enough cushion for my hips (side sleeper) and shoulder so we just ordered and got yesterday a 3in mattress topper with a 4lb density which seemed to really help - my husband loves the firm mattress and had no complaints. If this is too firm you might look at the 14 inch from innovations - apparently that one is a bit softer.
328930
That is why I bought the mattress, and I found that my back pain is subsiding since I got it.
2171573
I also have mid and low back pain and it works best on the low back but also helps with the mid back. You are not inverted, no where near that. You just lay into it and it stretches your forward, gently. I also have an inversion table and use this more than the table. I really think you would be satisfied if you purchased one.
634823
I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a covering for the mattress. It is not made to give substantial padded comfort to your back. I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a... » Read More I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a covering for the mattress. It is not made to give substantial padded comfort to your back. « Show Less
508980
Oh definitely. I love this thing! Relieves my lower back pain and I sleep better with my legs raised.
1933261
Have not slept on the mattress myself, but it is not very firm. Might not be suitable for someone with a back issue in my opinion.
1932231
I would say no to either. It is very thick. I returned mine because It was too rough and woultd work to lay on.. It is well made and the massage is good , if you like a firm massage. I just wanted something to relax my muscles so my spine would go back into alighment. It might possibly work on a chair if you could get it to stay in place. Good luck. I am still looking for the perfect thing for my lower back. I have an old Conair mat that works great, but I have miss placed the power supply moving.
612879
Yes. If the person has issues with a tight or sore back, it is a real boon!
1214466
Yes, definitely...just make sure you've got enough slats to support it properly. (BTW, this is a *great* mattress!!)
361488
Absolutely. It is very comfortable. I'm not a small person either. I have never had a sore back or side from sleeping on this pad.
610315
I found myself setting in one of these chairs in my Doctors office and found that it helped ease my lower back pain. On that experience I purchased one for myself. So, yes I find that the chair has excellent back support .
1479224
When I sit in the chair, I feel it supporting my lower back. The back curves in to give support, but there isn't anything extra there. [special pillow or pump] It would depend on how much lumbar support you need. It works well for me.
781715
I have had this mattress since last June. Personally, I have no regrets at all. The mattress is a little more on the firm side, but is extremely comfortable and has eliminated 99% of all my lower back pain. Good support and very comfortable. I highly recommend this mattress.
994277
I have had the mattress only a few months, but the benefit to my lower back was obvious the first morning. The morning stiffness was helped immediately. I think it is also gradually helping my back problem even more over time. Before getting the mattress, my left thigh would begin to go numb after about 30 minutes of continual standing. Now I can stand about an hour before that happens. I got rid of my old box springs and cut some plywood to lay over the slats. The mattress is very thick, so it is high enough without box springs.
585329
If you are accustomed to memory foam then yes. For me I would get tired of sleeping on the floor. The mattress is comfortable but I would want a platform etc.
1949019
If your back problem requires you to keep your legs elevated then I think this pillow would work for you. My wife has lower back issues and this pillow allows her to sleep at night. She use to use a recliner as a bed until we got this pillow. She loves it and I have my wife back. Hope it works for you.
1575880
The key word is "help". Yes, it helps, but only with frequent repositioning of the bed's occupant. My mother, who has back problems and fragile skin, finds it very comfortable. I, however, see a deep sag in the gel foam topper even when the bed goes unoccupied for several hours at a stretch. I have turned the pad over, and end for end, but the sag remains. Still, my mother enjoys it greatly and we have seen no bed sores.
1930642
I think so... you can check the sleep innovations site ...they do recommend this pillow for back sleepers.