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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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I would not sleep in a hard surface like ply wood but on a firm mattress which u can get made of bonded foam and high density foam from any mattress wala. ...  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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Dear Dheeraj Gujrat First take an appointment from a doctor let the doctor diagnose causes behind ur back ache as u have severe back ache ...  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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More than Mattress , get your vitamin d and b12 checked. If low take vitamin injections. Back pains will go. Mattress with firm support is good for back generally. ...  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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You can go to any mattress store and ask for orthopaedic matress. They are readily available and are mostly for patients with back pain. ...  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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Better question would be exercise for back than mattress ...  Read More

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

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Varies for everyone. But patients with memory foam have reported relief and much better sleep ...  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

Does a flat matress cause back pain?if yes what matters should I use to save my back pain what type of mattress

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A flat or very hard mattress can aggravate back pain in some people, but the mattress is usually not the actual cause. A medium firm mattress that supports the natural curve of your spine is generally ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), severe osteoporosis, and scoliosis. I am bedridden and spend most of my time lying in bed. My current mattress is causing significant body pain and discomfort. Could you please recommend the most suitable mattress for my condition? I would like to know: • What type of mattress would be b

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This question is best addressed to a rehabilitation consultant. As a Neurosurgeon, I do not deal with DMD and its issues. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), severe osteoporosis, and scoliosis. I am bedridden and spend most of my time lying in bed. My current mattress is causing significant body pain and discomfort. Could you please recommend the most suitable mattress for my condition? I would like to know: • What type of mattress would be b

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You can give a try for air mattress or water mattress as you spend most time in bed. This will help to avoid bed sores and muscle stiffness. It may not suit for everyone so give it a try and see. ...  Read More

I have a desk job and I sit for 8-10 hours. I am 29 years old. I want to buy mattress. Which mattress is recommended by doctors which is good for back? Please suggest the brand/company name too

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Mamory foam mattress ...  Read More

I feels pain when swallow saliva and there were a small lump light red colour on upper mouth ,is this normal ?? I see the wisdom teeth is coming the side portion but no pain on that area, but that is not in currect position, is the pain on soft palate is possible of wisdom teeth arrival??

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

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You can use doughnut shaped pillows. They are easily available online and are specifically made for coccyx pain only. ...  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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During sleep we might attain wrong postures that lead to pain in the morning.In this case you can do some mobility exercises like trunk rotation or other spinal mobility exercises. Try to apply a hea ...  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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Start any kind of Muscle Relaxant After that start physiotherapy ...  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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Its paraspinal muscle spasm. You need muscle relaxants, hot packs, a painkiller ointment and some health supplements. Please visit your doctor for a proper treatment. If ignored, pain will trouble aga ...  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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Any comfortable mattress you can use Powergesic gel application ...  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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Any soft comfortable mattress is ok ...  Read More

4days ago had severe cold, with complete nasal congestion. After taking paracetamol for 3 days, the cold is reduced but having pain in my soft pallets while swallowing. This is how my insides look. My uvula looks strange.

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Looks to be congested Needs to take antibiotic ...  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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Change the position of the mattress, apply diclofenac ointment and do hot water fermentation twice a day for 15mins. Its good that the pain is not radiating but as per your age, height and weight you ...  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, There can be multiple reasons to that, need a more detailed and concise history so that treatment can be prescribed accordingly. Consult directly for that. ...  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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Pillow thickness should be such that your head neck and shoulders come in same plane and axis. Its based on your sitting posture also. Mattress need to be firm not hard not soft. ...  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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There is no mattress recommended for everyone or no mattress can be said it is the best. It is individuals choice. Mattress will not affect calf pain. ...  Read More

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