Support when sciatica strikes
CAN a rise and recline chair help with sciatica? This painful condition is caused by something pressing against the sciatic nerve — such as a slipped or herniated disc. A back injury or a bone in your spine slipping out of position can also be the culprit.
Sciatica usually improves within six to eight weeks, but it can last longer.
A GP can recommend stretches and exercises and refer you to a physiotherapist. Staying active will help reduce the risk of it returning, as will taking care when lifting, losing weight and maintaining a good posture when sitting and standing.
Often muscle tension is caused by poor sitting and standing. If you suffer from back pain, improving your posture is unlikely to address the root cause of your pain, but it does ease muscle tension.
This is where a rise and recline chair can help change your quality of life. By allowing it to properly support your back, your muscles will de-tense and back pain will be relieved.
Riser recliner chairs with a single motor place you in the optimum position so that your whole body is supported when you are in a sitting position. Those with a dual motor allow you to adjust the back and the footrest separately.
AN adjustable bed can also help you sleep and ease several physical ailments.
Moving into the most comfortable position can help relieve stress on joints and muscles, while suppor ting blood flow and the movement of oxygen around your body.
At the touch of a button, an adjustable bed will contour to properly support your neck, lower back, legs and ankles. This relieves pressure on those joints and is especially relieving if you have a condition such as sciatica.
Raising your head six to eight inches has been shown to keep acid in your stomach, reducing reflux.
Meanwhile, raising the legs can help to reduce swelling, while raising the headrest makes it more comfortable to read and watch TV.