If you have had a back injury that has left you permanently injured, you will need to learn how to do some things differently. You should also have changes made that turn your house into a safer area that also gives you as much freedom of movement as possible. Read this article for some ideas on things you can do to make your life a bit easier in spite of your new back problems.
Trade your bed for a medical bed
When you have a painful back, it can be hard to rise from the bed upon waking. You will need to use your back muscles to get into a seated position and this can really hurt. Trading your bed in for a medical one can help by giving you a bed with a rising head you can control with a remote or easy to reach button. Once you are in a seated position, you can swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand without all that pain. These beds also have rails to help you steady yourself and pull yourself around as needed.
Put texture on your flooring
Slipping on wet floors will be a real concern when you have a bad back that makes you less steady on your feet. You can purchase liquid texture that you spread on the floor and it creates a texture once it is dry that makes your floor a non-slip surface. It will also dry clear, so you will still be able to enjoy the natural coloring of the flooring.
Get mobility aids
You should have a walker, wheelchair and electric scooter on standby for those times when you need them. Use the walker and wheelchair around your house any time when you are in pain or feel like you aren't as stable as you should be. Take the electric scooter with you anytime you are going to be away from the house for a while and doing a good amount of walking or standing.
Get a stair lift
If you have a second story in your residence, a stair lift will take you to and from that level so you don't need to put added stress on your back by climbing the stairs.
Get a lift chair
A lift chair will offer you a very comfortable recliner to sit in, but when it is time to stand, it will also give you a boost, lifting you right to your feet so you can stand right out of it. This allows you to stand without using your sore back muscles.
To learn more about handicapped equipment and supplies, contact a company like Alaska Mobility.
