Slipped Disc (again) - Office Chair & Bed/Mattress spec me :)

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Howdy,

Those of you with dodgy backs, do you have any special chairs or mattresses you have purchased for comfort or support?

I have now slipped a second disc and realise my office chair and bed are still not sufficient so am trying to find the best to replace them.

Thanks :)


Edit: I am quite tall so if there are any tall folk who have any specific advice, that would also be appreciated :)
 
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Gawd I feel your pain. I'm 6ft 8" and heavy with it, so I'd suggest something very supportive bed wise. Not the foam mattresses though as they tend to sweat and they wont last long under a big heavy frame. You want a mattress with as many springs as possible. Something very firm. Very expensive too! We went for something that was one step down from the top end mattress and so far so good.
 
Ah, thanks - I initially had this 1000 pocket sprung memory foam mattress combo thingy which I spent top dollar on, but I think that contributed to my first slipped disc in 2010 as it was quite soft. I then replaced it with a hard orthopaedic mattress which I think my heavy weight has pretty much killed and is now making it impossible to sleep.

I've lost 3 stone this year and so I was thinking of just trying another firm ortho mattress to see if it lasts longer, but then I heard memory foam was better for back ache so was debating purchasing one of them.

Can I ask what mattress it is you have if you don't mind? Money is not an issue, I can't scrimp on something so key to my health.

Cheers :)
 
Might be worth speaking to a professional for seating advice. Requirements for a slipped disc are probably different from back pain caused by poor seating.
 
Ours is a Sleepezee pocket sprung with 2000 springs. I wish we had gone with 3000 springs now but when we tested it it felt very firm to the point of uncomfortable. But over time, I think it helps.

We got it from Dreams a few years ago and notice that they don't sell it now. We went for the superking, which is just long enough for me if I bend my legs :p I can't remember exactly what we paid but it was over £1k.
 
I have, my sister is an Orthopaedic surgeon and I have also seen a consultant on two seperate occasions, they specify getting a chair which supports the lumbar region and has separate adjusters for back tilting, height, arms etc. But it's hard finding anywhere which actually recommends a specific chair and I'm having trouble filtering out the marketing jargon from what's actually beneficial.

Thanks philstanbridge, I'll see if i can find somewhere selling one for me to try out :)
 
Look into a water bed often recommended for people with serious back conditions, I have one took a while to get used to it but would not change it now!
 
Thanks guys. Not considered a water bed, can they really take the usual bedtime activities? I doubt I would purchase one though, but thanks for the suggestion.

Will try and check out a Hypnos Orthos too, did you get it online or a shop?
 
Thanks but I'm afraid that's going to be way to soft for my needs, it's simply an adjustable bed rather than orthopaedic.
 
Although there are specialist chairs for back support, after trying a number of chairs I ended up going for a standard high grade office chair, the Steelcase Leap: http://www.steelcase.co.uk/en/products/category/seating/task/leap/pages/overview.aspx

The back is flexible with adjustment for how flexible and combined with the synchronised seat slide/recline it gives excellent back support and allows working in an upright or partly reclined position which is now generally considered the best position.

Everything else adjusts as expected (seat height/depth, arm width/depth/height etc.) and although they're costly they do last for years. Can also be had on the bay for a fraction of the new price.
 
I'm separated from my rather old but really firm ortho mattress with high bed frame (easier to get on and off) and can't stand the soft low bed I have to put up with.

Don't have internal but external discomfort to deal with. Suppose it's the same thing people are after, good firm support and no irritating engulfing squishiness causing unwanted stretching and compressing of your body.

The heavier the mattress the better imo, can't check what brand mine is atm.
 
Thanks for the advice, if you do manage to recall the brand that would be appreciated too :)

That steelcase chair looks decent but I don't know if it can cope with the taller gentleman, will read up. Thanks :)

Never realised just how expensive office chairs can get! Trying to see if work will cover for it in the office but being a contractor that might be tricky :( I will see what they say.
 
I suffer with my back, more due to the way i sit and a lot of driving, I managed to snag a therapod 7500 from ebay for £200, they are a small fortune new :(

But it hasnt really helped, my back isnt less stressed compared to my old staples special. That said, I no longer do the back exercises my physio gave me, so that wont help!
 
Dammit Tinders! Do your back exercises! You don't want to end up a cripple like me - I was a bit lazy with my exercises after my first prolapse and if I hadn't then I wouldn't be in this situation now :(
 
I havent had a prolapse yet, but I have struggled with my back on and off. Last summer was bad, I hit my garden hard and did too much bending and what not, and as im an office monkey, and travel lots in the car, my back just wasnt ready for so much work. The physio said the disc had been pushed a tad out with me being bent over in the same position for such a long duration, and was touching some nerves, but luckily it wasnt that bad and it did ease off after a week or so.

Add my couch potato'ness into the mix and it created the perfect storm, but ive decided to get off my ass and started a bit of gym work, im 3.5st overweight, and im determined to shift that in the next 6-8 months, with the right gym work, i should hopefully sort my high bp and back out at the same time!
 
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