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Furniture for Back Pain

Back pain can make your life miserable. People experiencing severe back pain may find it hard to get comfortable in the regular furniture that is found in most homes. Many manufacturers have developed furniture that provides comfort and relief for back pain sufferers. Here are a few of the more popular types.

  1. Recliner

    • A recliner is one of the most comfortable chairs for someone who is suffering from back pain. When in the reclining position, this chair cradles your back and does not put pressure on one particular spot as an upright chair can do. In the reclining position your feet are up, which provides even weight distribution to help alleviate back pain.

    Massage Chairs

    • Massage chairs offer relief from the pain in your back. They deliver a massage to the muscles in your back and spine area. Some of these chairs have soothing heat also. These chairs come in many styles, including a recliner. These fit into any decor and come in most of the colors and materials that a regular chair does.

    Bed

    • A bed is another piece of furniture that can help with back pain. Selecting the correct mattress for your bed can do wonders to relieve aches and pains. There are several made especially for back pain. A foam mattress cradles your body so there are no pressure points like those you would have with a traditional innerspring mattress.

    Zero Gravity Chair

    • A zero gravity chair is another piece of furniture that is comfortable if you have back pain. These chairs are in a reclining position and swing up and down along with your movement. It actually feels as if you are not affected by gravity and your body will not feel any pressure points while sitting in this chair.

    Inversion Table

    • An inversion table is a piece of furniture that can help alleviate back pain. You strap yourself into the table and it allows you to swing yourself into an upside down position. The theory behind the table is that it corrects the alignment of your spine and helps improve posture. Back pain can be caused by collapsed discs pinching a nerve, and using the table may help separate the discs.

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