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Lower back pain/pelvic tilt /mattress suggestions
Hi everyone,
I have posted before for pelvic tilt issues and am now having issues with my lower back. I am not sure if they are related.
I have been seeing a physiotherapist for pelvic tilt for a few months now, and I sometimes do feel better after I do my exercises but I feel like whenever I do something out of the noraml day to day stuff, the pain worsens. For example, I went to a party and wore heels (not stilettos, they are actually a comfortable pair). It was standing only, so by the end of the evening I was in a lot of pain - leg, back, and shoulders. I felt ok after a few days of physio.
We also recently got a new mattress and I feel like it is contributing to my back pain, since I didn't really have much lower back pain before. It is a tempurpedic, memory foam, firm mattress. We thought this would be better for our backs (my husband sometimes has issues as well). Although they say it takes of couple of weeks to breal in the mattress, I wake up stiff every morning and I am convinced it is because of the mattress. We have 100 days to return it and we have pretty much decided to return/exchange it. I understand if recommendations for brands are not permitted, but any suggestions for a type of mattress that is good for back pain would be appreciated (e.g. we are now considering spring coil, medium firmness).
Also, in addition to physiotherapy, I am considering asking my doctor for a recommendation to a specialist for my pelvic tilt/back issues, but I am not sure what type of doctor specializes in these issues? Would it be an orthopedist? Some other specialty? I think my physiotherapist is good and has helped me but I feel like I am not improving as much as I should be at this point.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Yes, I have severe apnea and wear a Bipap every night.
Me Too!! I do not like tempurpedic.
You may want to look at your pillow as well. Our bodies should be in alignment - from the neck through the spine. There are several brands of pillows that offer pillows based on how you sleep - on your side, on your back or on your stomach. I've also read putting a pillow between the knees helps to keep the body in alignment. I opted for a side sleeper pillow and it has helped with my lower back pain.
Core exercises also can help to keep our lower abdominal muscles tight to help with lower back pain.
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1 ReactionWhat helps with snoring?Is it raising the head of bed? I probably snore b/c I wake up mornings with extreme dry mouth. But I do wonder if sleeping with HOB elevated has any long term adverse side effects, such as on the heart or cardiovascular system? I know it is a position used in hospitals for easing pressure on the heart. But on a healthy heart is this reduction a good thing long term? Possibly it’s ok, but I would greatly appreciate an answer if anyone knows of medical evidence one way or the other.
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1 ReactionI wrote already once (see above). I still like my hybrid mattress from Costco,
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1 ReactionI don’t elevate it beyond about 20-30 degrees. Never had any issues
Thanks for mentioning that I have had mine elevated since I had my back surgery in April. That’s going to be a great question to ask my heart doctor.
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1 ReactionHybrid mattress makes me hurt unless I adjust the bed..meaning lift get and head add lumbar and I’m set but I do know what you mean. Also height matters, the higher the better like 14 inches or more.
If you can remember, please post the doctor’s reply here. But I won’t hold you to it☺️. Thanks!
I’ll try to remember but I don’t go until March and June so hopefully someone else goes before me . I’m impatient I want to know now lol
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