Let a good chair or bed take the strain
FAR from being an indulgence, a riser recliner chair can have a lifechanging effect on your health and wellbeing, easing back pain, reducing swelling in joints, helping you to rise more comfortably — while making a significant difference to your quality of life. It is important to choose a chair that fits you — one that allows your body and thighs to be in an ‘L’ position, as well as enabling you to place your bare feet flat on the floor. This takes pressure off your back and knees, allowing muscles to relax.
And you should have room to change position easily. This will help you avoid numbness, or if you are slightly older, pressure sores.
The back rest should be high enough to support your back, head and shoulders, and be contoured to offer your lumbar region support. Importantly, a riser recliner chair will help to lift you to your feet, taking away the strain of getting up.
An adjustable bed can also be very helpful. Using simple and intuitive controls, you can manipulate the ends of the bed to elevate your upper body, legs or both.
At the push of a button, you can bring yourself up to a sitting position, and getting in and out of bed is easier.
This takes much of the strain off your joints and muscles. If you have limited mobility, this can be very important as it can help to increase your independence and boost your confidence.