Furniture could offer prescription for relief of pain

If you’re one of many adults who suffer from back pain or swelling of the legs, the next time you purchase a piece of furniture you might want to consider your health instead of just your preference in color or personal style.

 Here are a few design solutions that will be easy on your back or legs.

Make room for a recliner. It’s not difficult to find the perfect location in your home for a recliner.

Many of the recliners on the market look like an average chair with hidden buttons and pulls.

The American Chiropractic Association endorses La-Z-Boy reclining furniture for its back and lumbar support.

Reclining offers total support, taking the strain away from the back in a way that sitting up straight or lying flat cannot.

When it comes to purchasing a new mattress, buy the best bed you can afford.

You may feel a little like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but take your time and select the proper product for your medical condition. If a new bed is not in your budget, consider buying a memory foam mattress pad.

If you’re height-challenged like me, you might want to avoid bar-height tables and chairs and opt for a more traditional set. And because my husband is over 6 feet tall, I have to consider leg room under the table and the height of his chair to keep him comfortable.

For my comfort I usually wear a 2-inch heel when sitting for long periods of time at the table or on a plane.

For more back pain relief tips, go to www.la-z-boy.com/PrescriptionRecline.

Now go out and create your own unique comfort zone!

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