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Hi, I'm having back pain for about 1 week now. I think it's because of the cotton mattress that I use. It's become completely flat. My question is what type should I get that can help with my back pain? Should I get a soft mattress or a hard mattress?

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Hi better use the cotton and coir bed with 6-8" ,and lie in infant position like side lying. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have back pain for which I am got physiotherapy. Now I am doing regular morning walk and changing my lifestyle. Backpain is getting better now. I want to change my mattress as well. Earlier I was using normal mattress and recently started using spring mattress which is ok but is more soft than it should be. Please suggest which matt

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Chiropractic Mobilization will help. Avoid bending in front.Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily. ...  Read More

I have severe back pain. I have decided to change the mattress which is spring mattress. However when I went to purchase cotton mattress the shopkeeper suggested orthopedic mattress. Could you please advise if orthopedic mattress is ok for a person like me who is facing back pain. Regards, Dheeraj Gujrati

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• Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day. • Back Stretching- lie flat, pull one of the knee forward to chest, hold for 3 seconds, ...  Read More

I use bonded foam mattress but I feel pain in my back whenever I wake up. Can someone please suggest what will be the good mattress for relieving back pain? Thank you.

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It should be personalized, feel free to contact us to discuss ...  Read More

I am having back pain occasionally. Please advise me best orthopaedic mattress for back support. Thank you

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Use a firm mattress. It should not be very soft. Do daily spinal extension exercises ...  Read More

What type of mattress we have to use for lower back pain? When sleeping for more than 5 hours in same position we get pain.

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For back pain, it is important to use a firm or a hard mattress. If the mattress has lots of irregularities then it is not good. Straight surface and firm to hard mattress is very good for the back ...  Read More

What is the best mattress for low back pain? And If chair is a matter of concern as well, what would be the best chair?

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One should sleep on a table top bed with mattresses not more than 3" thick. Chair should be similar, but the feet should rest on the ground or on some foot board.They should not be hanging. ...  Read More

Which matress is good for back pain and neck pain? Coir mattress (or) Memory foam (or) Spring mattress?

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

Sir my age is 26-- male I am suffering with the back pains due to the mattress Which is made of cotton.. And right now the mattress is not in good size and shape... Because of poor quality So plzzzz sugest me the good mattress name

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Hi get yourself a choir mattress.any company mattress will be okay. But make sure your body doesn't sink into it too much else the back pain will keep persisting. ...  Read More

My husband is experiencing back pain (middle and lower) every morning he wakes up, from past one week. A month back he met with an accident and his collar bone got broken, he is wearing sling as per doctor suggestion. Due to his injury he is not able to turn and sleeping in same straight position resulting in back in pain. One day he slept in diffe

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No need of changing bed . this can be because of continously lying down in same position as a result of clavicle fracture. Please consult your treating ortho surgeon he will prescribe some muscle rela ...  Read More

I am suffering from tale bone pain since long. Kindly suggest good mattress or cushion to reduce the pain.

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Coccyx cushion / pillow ...  Read More

I have extreme pain in upper back which sometimes leads to pain in upper arms as well. It started when I slept on a new mattress. But I have tried changing the mattresses and it doesn't seem to go away. It's been around 5 days The pain starts in the neck as well when I try to stretch it

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Take care of proper posture Heat pack will help Don't do any stretching exercises Take help of your physio for proper diagnosis, treatment and not to repeat in future ...  Read More

My brother is having severe lower back pain,X-ray was done but its normal.Dr. Told it might be stiffness due workout or sleeping mattress he prescribed some medicine but still severe pain is there

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Do back strengthening exercises take muscle relaxant if required Physio ...  Read More

From 2 days I have pain in my soft palates both side and I have pain while swallowing in that area. Note : there is no throat pain it's only palate pain on both side. What should I do.

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Antibiotics and analgesic and gargles ...  Read More

Suffering from mild back pain from last week. When I woke up feeling okay but after some time it again attract my attention. What could be the root cause. I sleep on the floor and no mattress.

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

My baby is 2 month 15 days old. His back soft spot is not closed. I am not sure. I am afraid to hold him as it may hurt him. Plz suggest

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Hi! I am suffering from severe back pain post partum. I have a history of L4L5 spasm and lately the pain has recurred again. Kindly suggest if i should be sleeping on a ortho memory foam mattress for my condition or anything else specified. Soft mattresses are causing me further pain. Any recommendations?

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

Hi I used to have issues with my L4/L5, S1/S2- nowadays i don't have intense pains but I'm definitely prone to a few days of pain if not well rested. I have a tendency to sleep both on my side and on back. I prefer medium soft or medium form beds. What type of mattress would you recommend? Should i buy mattresses with pocket springs? Is memory foam

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Choosing the right mattress can be important in maintaining good spinal health and reducing pain. A medium firm mattress is generally recommended for people with lower back pain. Memory foam and latex ...  Read More

Hi I'm 31-Female 5'-6'' 80kg Approx. Having moderate pointed pain in Lower-back somewhere around L5-S1 area last from 6~8 months. It's severe in morning during after wake-up. Sleeping posture usually straight on 4~6'' of soft mattress. No sign's of Radiating pain of both lower limbs, No Bowl & Bladder distrubance, No history of Sugar, BP

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For pain relief use Electrotherapy modalities like Ultrasound and IFT for few sessions After pain relief start lower back Strengthening Exercises Core strengthening exercises Lumbar spinal extension ...  Read More

Kindly help to understand, if medium firm pocket spring Mattress . Medium firm memory foam mattress medium firm only spring( spring not packeted ) Mattress . out of the three which is overall good for lying down and sleeping. I do not have any back problem

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Firm mattress with some % of memory foam for your desired softness would be best suitable for you. ...  Read More

I am diabetic person , taking medicine ,now it is in control , weight loss 7kg in last 7 month , from last month I am feeling pain in middle left portion of my back while I am wake from sleep or siting for long time , the pain in only in one portion particularly in one bone of left portion showing in image in attached file.. , only feel the pain w

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

In case of cervical pain, spondylitis and spine issues, what type of double bed mattresses and pillow should be used. Pl advise.

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Hi, My wife is suffering with constant back pain problem. She is working house wife. Is it related with sitting posture during working and things related to kitchen work. Will be good to with regular excersize or the medicines. We are using semi soft mattresses. Will it be helpful if we go with hard mattress. Kindly recommend. Thanking you. Sris

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your wife in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, ...  Read More

Which mattress would be the best for my father who is 63 ...has calf pain usually ...the firm one or the softer one or somewhere in the middle

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No mattress can improve calf pain. May need test and medication. Thanks ...  Read More

Suffering from prolonged neck, shoulder and back pain. Have taken physiotherapy too but due lockdown couldn't continue it. Please advise mattress and pillow which can give relief.

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Hello Practo User, Your problem is not related to mattress or pillow mostly. You should follow a correct posture when you are upright..that is when all damage takes place. Take care of your back and n ...  Read More

I hv a problem of back pain, want buy new mattress, if one can guide, ehich type of product suitable for long-term health benefits??

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Can buy good quality coir foam mattress. Thanks ...  Read More

What kind of mattress is good for a person having lower back pain? I am using a bonnel spring mattress from last 5-6 months but i am feeling my back pain issue is getting severe now. Please suggest.

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Start with daily walk , back exercises and maintain a good posture. ...  Read More

Pain in soft palate from three month .the pain are are mantion blue round .plz give me medicine for quick relief

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Just do gargle ...  Read More

I have back pain It was starts after I lifted bed cover Our mattress are heavy. Please suggest me any pain relief medetion

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To suggest you medication, we need to know your other medical history. At present you can take Tablet Dolo (paracetamol) 650mg for temporary relief if you have severe pain. You can try Cold pack or Ho ...  Read More

Pain in lower back. Reasons I feel are inappropriate posture and faulty mattress. I have started doing core lower back exercise. Do I need medication or just these exercise will help. Should I do anything else as well?

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Treatment depends on the cause & severity of back pain... Yes improper sleeping posture and mattress can cause back discomfort on the long run.. Also your sitting standing & walking posture ...  Read More

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