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Q: good recliner ?

asked by: Mecula on September 22nd, 2008

New User

Hi all!
My brother has had a couple back/neck surgeries & I am trying to find out what a good recliner would be for him. He had a lower back surgery (I'm sorry I don't know the terminology, but it was pretty much at his waist) to repair a ruptured disk about 10 years ago. He also had a neck surgery a few years ago. His disk(s) were actually crushing his spinal cord. Anyhow, after his first surgery he bought a barcalounger which worked great up until recently. Now, the longer he sits in it, the worse his muscle spasms get. However, they have discontinued the model & none go flat enough for him. I noticed alot of the back pain recliners are not advertised as going flat but rather have a bend in the knee/waist area (zero gravity). I'm not having much luck finding personal reviews. He feels best when he can lay completely flat. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks for the help!
M

Replies(3)

rooted

replied on September 22nd, 2008

Supporter

yes -- a mattress. We bought one with foam padding that supports you and goes on top of your regular mattress. It's great...

How often does your brother sit every day?

Mecula

replied on September 24th, 2008

New User

Thanks for the reply. Pretty much just at night - maybe from 8-11 before he goes to bed.

rooted

replied on September 24th, 2008

Supporter

I see --- well, he might need to adjust his entertainment center. I'm assuming that he's sitting and watching TV during this time. IF money isn't a problem, we've found that a digital home theater projector ($1000) allows us to lay prone on our backs and watch movies on the wall. It's alsmo like a home movie theater and the quality is really good.

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