OT – Best mattress

[h82rent]

Wasn’t going to bother posting, but since back pain is a huge part of my life, I’ll offer my $0.02.

I’m an active guy… biking, running, lifting, gym cardio and even ice hockey. Believe it or not, the more active, the better I feel. Sitting in an office, and unfortunately, sleeping are both horrible.

I do think I injured it surfing… during the pop-up motion. I hurt it bad once and it lasted about a year. I tried again, and it’s hurt ever since (over two).

The pain originates in my lower back, and when it’s bad, will run down my sciatic nerve, down the back of my right leg, and actually wrap around to the top of my foot. It’s so painful.

Doctors were terrible. Chiropractors were hit or miss (the regular back-crackers were worthless, but I went to one who did A.R.T. (active release therapy), and I felt much better). Xrays and MRIs revealed nothing… well, maybe, maybe not… nobody could say for sure. Accupuncture didn’t work for me. Massage helped a bit. Yoga helps a TON… can’t say enough about it. Traditional stretching helps. I bought a home inversion-table, which helps too.

Anyway, I hope those things that I mentioned that worked and didn’t work can help some of you. If you have any questions about those things, I’d be happy to answer.

I sleep on an older (wow, now 14 years old) spring bed. I need to upgrade to a firmer mattress myself, and all the comments here helped. Thank you.

Oh, and since no doctors could diagnose my problem, I diagnosed myself as having piriformis syndrome.

[Enorah]

I agree, yoga is awesome.

[Enorah]

I agree, yoga is awesome.

[Enorah]

I agree, yoga is awesome.

[Enorah]

I agree, yoga is awesome.

[Enorah]

I agree, yoga is awesome.

[Enorah]

JP, sounds like you have done some really good work on yourself. The physical body is often the last part of us to transform as we heal (it is much denser than the emotional, spiritual, and mental bodies).

Be patient.

[Enorah]

JP, sounds like you have done some really good work on yourself. The physical body is often the last part of us to transform as we heal (it is much denser than the emotional, spiritual, and mental bodies).

Be patient.

[Enorah]

JP, sounds like you have done some really good work on yourself. The physical body is often the last part of us to transform as we heal (it is much denser than the emotional, spiritual, and mental bodies).

Be patient.

[Enorah]

JP, sounds like you have done some really good work on yourself. The physical body is often the last part of us to transform as we heal (it is much denser than the emotional, spiritual, and mental bodies).

Be patient.

[Enorah]

JP, sounds like you have done some really good work on yourself. The physical body is often the last part of us to transform as we heal (it is much denser than the emotional, spiritual, and mental bodies).

Be patient.

[nostradamus]

Like h82rent I too must remain active and I hate being stationary. I was going to post it before but I hesitated: the reason I think I’m fine sleeping on any surface is because I run myself into the ground every day so when I hit the sack I’m out like a light. Sometimes directly on the wood floor or grass or sand or whatever. I do 8 hours of engineering work, 6 hours of film editing, and 2 hours of swimming or weights on weekdays, about 4 hours of surfing or volleyball every Sat/Sun at South Mission. If I don’t do something I get depressed and crazy.

While I don’t believe in loving yourself a la Narcissus, it is true that muscular stress may be caused by emotional stress or worry. Try smoking some weed! People believe it has both physical and emotional benefits. I’m sure you can get a prescription based on what you’ve gone through so far.

[nostradamus]

Like h82rent I too must remain active and I hate being stationary. I was going to post it before but I hesitated: the reason I think I’m fine sleeping on any surface is because I run myself into the ground every day so when I hit the sack I’m out like a light. Sometimes directly on the wood floor or grass or sand or whatever. I do 8 hours of engineering work, 6 hours of film editing, and 2 hours of swimming or weights on weekdays, about 4 hours of surfing or volleyball every Sat/Sun at South Mission. If I don’t do something I get depressed and crazy.

While I don’t believe in loving yourself a la Narcissus, it is true that muscular stress may be caused by emotional stress or worry. Try smoking some weed! People believe it has both physical and emotional benefits. I’m sure you can get a prescription based on what you’ve gone through so far.

[nostradamus]

Like h82rent I too must remain active and I hate being stationary. I was going to post it before but I hesitated: the reason I think I’m fine sleeping on any surface is because I run myself into the ground every day so when I hit the sack I’m out like a light. Sometimes directly on the wood floor or grass or sand or whatever. I do 8 hours of engineering work, 6 hours of film editing, and 2 hours of swimming or weights on weekdays, about 4 hours of surfing or volleyball every Sat/Sun at South Mission. If I don’t do something I get depressed and crazy.

While I don’t believe in loving yourself a la Narcissus, it is true that muscular stress may be caused by emotional stress or worry. Try smoking some weed! People believe it has both physical and emotional benefits. I’m sure you can get a prescription based on what you’ve gone through so far.

[nostradamus]

Like h82rent I too must remain active and I hate being stationary. I was going to post it before but I hesitated: the reason I think I’m fine sleeping on any surface is because I run myself into the ground every day so when I hit the sack I’m out like a light. Sometimes directly on the wood floor or grass or sand or whatever. I do 8 hours of engineering work, 6 hours of film editing, and 2 hours of swimming or weights on weekdays, about 4 hours of surfing or volleyball every Sat/Sun at South Mission. If I don’t do something I get depressed and crazy.

While I don’t believe in loving yourself a la Narcissus, it is true that muscular stress may be caused by emotional stress or worry. Try smoking some weed! People believe it has both physical and emotional benefits. I’m sure you can get a prescription based on what you’ve gone through so far.

[Author]

Posts