sitting comfortably

[Heleniumand]

hi, I’m on my 3rd set of fractures, hoping it’s only one this time, but seeing the doctor tomorrow to arrange X-ray.

I’ve tried everything to be able to sit without pain for the last 3 years, many different cushions so I can sit back. Three weeks ago I was feeling the best I’ve been for 3 years, even sitting comfortably and now I feel devastated to be starting again. I know it will slowly improve but I’d be so grateful for any tips on this

Here’s a tip from me! If you have a kyphosis and you can’t wear a bra because of the pressure the strap puts on your back, get a bra strap extender. Most shops that sell bras sell them, including M & S.

[Sunseaandsand]

Hi Heleniumand,

Over the years and now having had 15 fractures which have left me with Scoliosis as well as Kyphosis I have had sooooo many different chairs along the way. 😔

We have bought and given away and some sold ( when only used a handful of times) others I have persevered with knowing they are not right and others I have used for longer periods of time.

The chair that has given me the comfort yet support needed has been my lounge chair ( so much that not being able to sit in any other apart from my wheelchair) I now have a second one which has enabled me to be in two different rooms in the house instead of just been stuck in one.

I can highly recommend it.

It is the ‘ACCORA CONFIGURA’ they are not a cheap chair.

It is a Dual motor Rise and Recline tilt in space chair with waterfall back. Available in different sizes.

It is a chair that will last you as long as needed.

Do I sound like I am on Commission?? 🤣

[Heleniumand in reply to Sunseaandsand]

No you don’t! 😊, you sound very helpful. So sorry you’ve now got scoliosis, it breaks my heart that osteoporosis treatment is so behind others. I’ll have a look at the chair now, thanks for the tip

[bookbear68]

I sympathise I too have this issue. What has worked for me is an HSL fireside chair which is upright not recliner with good lumbar support. I have three of them in different rooms! I couldn’t deal with recliners but find these work for me. They have a home visiting service so I was able to test one at home and order. Good luck it is such a challenge to find comfort and I can’t sit stand or walk for long so I alternate! I can lie down and have a wonderful mattress topper from occupational therapy which helps.

[Heleniumand in reply to bookbear68]

Thanks for the reply book bear 68. Are you in the uk?

[bookbear68 in reply to Heleniumand]

I am yes

[Heleniumand in reply to bookbear68]

Is occupational therapy at the hospital? I haven’t heard of there being such a helpful thing for ‘us’. I went to physiotherapy at my hospital and was then emailed a video of different exercises to help strengthen my back muscles 75% of which were too painful to do 🙁

[bookbear68 in reply to Heleniumand]

I accessed them when I came home from hospital after my hip fracture. They adapted the house for me. I think you can access them yourself or through GP

[Heleniumand in reply to bookbear68]

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[Paininneck]

I have an electric heat pad that I use to ease pain when I sit down and I find it wonderful. I have had three fractures in my back and I also have cervical Spondylosis and have to sit down frequently with pain.I use bra extenders. They do help but I can't wait to take my bra off. Wish I could go without one but I am too large busted!

[Heleniumand in reply to Paininneck]

Thanks for the reply paininneck, I also have to use a bra extender, and like you have to wear a bra when not at home. I’m going to look at the heat pads today

[Posy-White]

Hello Heleniumand

Sorry to read you have had problems withfrutures again.

It may be worth finding out if your area has an OT/Physio Service to advise on equipment and adaptations for the home (they are often under Social Care) someties this is a building with the equipment in it other times it's a home visiting service or phone / zoom type call. The idea is you get some help in what's available and can try things first before buying. Sadly the area I'm in used to have a center but is now just a phone service - I was helped with signposting to chairs, I tried and then bought (second hand) a chair for the kitchen, bath chair and tried different aids to get into and out of the car.

Also wondered if heat pads (or cold pads) would help? I have heat pads in bed and on two chairs in the house as I found these the most help leading to being able to tolerate various different chairs.

Like you I've tried alsorts of cushions in the end I found cot sized duvets some chairs I have two, one on top of the other!

Good luck in finding something really comfortable, hope you heal quickly from this fracture.

Best Wishes

Posy White

[Heleniumand in reply to Posy-White]

Thank you Posy-White. I have heated pads which stick to whatever I’m wearing next to my skin, but I’ll look into your type too. I like the idea of a cot duvet!!! I shall definitely give that a try - tomorrow!

This such a lovely forum, everyone is so kind and helpful. Thanks again