Sciatica BedA sciatica bed is a potential sleeping solution for nighttime back pain. Sciatica is usually relieved by lying down, but in some patients it can begin when reclining or worsen. While having a good mattress is important for general comfort and health, it is unlikely that any particular sleep surface will provide a cure for chronic sciatica.
There are many
sciatica mattresses
available particularly for back pain relief and general use. The most common types of mattresses for sciatica include:* Traditional innerspring orthopedic mattresses are the industry standard. Theses types of bedding can be quite expensive and be of limited use and lifespan. However, most patients are satisfied with the cost and comfort level of this type of bedding. * Tempurpedic is the most popular brand of high density memory foam. This alternative sleep surface can be used for entire mattresses or just mattress toppers. Name brand memory foam can be as expensive as a luxury innerspring bedding, while quality generics offer a comparable product at a fraction of the cost. * Futons are an Asian sleeping option which are very versatile and comfortable for many sciatica sufferers. The best are made of hand stitched cotton. Avoid cheap foam filled futons, as these are little more than a rip off and not suitable for a primary sleep surface. * Sleep Number beds are an inflatable mattress option for people who like a variable firmness sleep surface. * Adjustable beds, such as the Craftmatic, are an option for some back pain sufferers. Personally, I feel these are very uncomfortable, but to each their own opinion…
While it is crucial to get a proper night’s sleep in order to maintain good health, any particular quality mattress is just about as likely to provide
sciatica relief
as another… Most patients enjoy symptomatic respite when lying down, regardless of the surface on which they lie. Patients who experience an escalation of symptoms when reclining or are woken up at night with sudden pain are sometimes suffering from
psychosomatic sciatica
and can not be helped with a mattress. These people need
knowledge therapy,
since this is the only treatment which gets to the root psycho-emotional sources of
nighttime sciatica pain.
Sciatica Bed AdviceI have tried many different sleeping options over the 18 years I endured chronic lower back and leg pain. I went from one mattress to another, investigated futons, used Tempurpedic and even slept on the floor for several years. I realized at some point that my pain had nothing at all to do with how I slept at night. The thought that my mattress provided any back pain relief was a mere placebo, as it is in most instances… Now, for the record, I use a basic set of traditional innerspring bedding with a generic memory foam topper for comfort, not treatment… I find this combo nice and it has worked for me very well over the past several years since my back pain has resolved.Sciatica Bed to Sciatica 5/11/10 Revised 7/28/11 |
Sensei Adam Rostocki
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