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A member asked:

Is there any real benefit to having a mattress, like a sleep number bed, for people with severe lower back pain?

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Go for comfort: With low back pain, it is all about what feels good to your back. Some people want soft, others want firm. Some want inner-springs, other want water beds. If the sleep number bed works for you and your back feels better sleeping on it, then go for it.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2021

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