Bad back, bad knees, good floor?
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13 years ago
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Need firm couch for bad knees/hips. Camelback?
Comments (5)Scottmel, I think I know what you mean, I myself have had knee surgeries as results of torn cartilage and was in a accident with a fractured hip. All this seems to affect my lower back, especially when sitting for a long time. I find that my posture and keeping a good posture when sitting helps more than anything. I suggest is first understand what your best seat depth should be; measure from the inside of your knee to your back while your sitting in a good posture. This should give you a basic starting point to work from. Best to have the seats and back pillow in foam encased inside a envelope or wrapped that has no more than 3/4" thickness of polyester fiber or memory foam around the foam. The seat foam should be a HR foam 2.0 or higher density and a ILD of 28 - 32. This is a standard Firm seat that will remain the same firmness for many years. The back cushions should have no less than 1.8 density and 18- 22 ILD. A tight back sofa is fine too if you can find the one with the right depth to your size. A pillow back will allow for a easier adjustment for the manufacturer. I think your best option is to find a custom built sofa to fit your requirements. One that offers a number of choices for seating comfort ie: a firmer seat. Of course I built my own sofa specifically for my hips and knees, well because I am the owner of a upholstery plant....See Moreis 'back-grooved' good, or bad?
Comments (1)I have no idea why the back grooved material costs less. But grooves on the back help keep wood boards flatter. The forces that cause cupping are greatly reduced by grooves....See MoreShoe Recommendations for Bad Knee
Comments (26)I thought I'd post an update. I went shopping and looked at pretty much all of the brands mentioned in this thread. After trying on a pair of Sketchers, I knew they were the ones. The thick foam in the bottom of the shoes brought instant relief when walking on the hard tile floor of the shoe and they are feather light so it didn't feel like I was wearing weights on my ankles. I bought two pairs, one in black and one in gray and wore the black ones out of the store. I was able to walk the length of the mall and back without any pain and just minor stiffness. Since then, I have gone grocery shopping twice, walked to the post office twice and taken two short walks around the block. It would have been impossible to do any of those things without the shoes. The side benefit has been that my knee isn't sore and aching at the end of the day and I think it is healing faster because of that. Being unable to walk except for short distances has really given me an appreciation for what people with permanent disabilities must have to deal with on a daily basis and I am so very grateful to be able to be out and about again....See Moreback to back shower/toilet. Good idea? or bad idea?
Comments (14)In our last house, the 2 tub/showers, 2 toilets, and 2 sinks were all back-to-back, and atop the lower level half-bath. The house was built in 1959, we bought it in 1996, and remodeled the baths in 2002. As far as we can tell, nothing more than minor toilet repairs and sink faucet drips were ever repaired. Wait, we know 2 bathrooms had been wallpapered over the painted drywall after 1975. So, unless you anticipate pipes freezing, I wouldn’t worry too much. This upper-midwesterner recalls her years living in Dallas, when 30-degree forcasts included warnings to let faucets drip. Hopefully your house will be better insulated....See MoreDanahills
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