Help with back issues

I can say that we have been active when either of us have had back pain, generally just rest.

However, if there are folks here who can give you advise you might want to narrow the area of the back down a little bit.

I don't have suggestions on furniture, I just use down cushions to support my back and neck, if I'm sitting on the couch for longer periods of time. Like Sam said, you should see a chiropractor to get the problem fixed. I have neck pain, and my chiropractor ordered me to do stretching and strengthening exercises daily, to keep my neck and back in shape. Those exercises really work, as long as I keep my exercise regimen, I'm pain free. Having good sitting and standing postures are also important, keeping your body aligned can help avoid excessive stress to your intervertebral discs, reducing the chance of back pains.

My husband has a bad back, and also had surgery, we use a swing often and it makes it easier on him when we do.

If there is back damage then a doctor needs to be seen. But often for just back hurt, it can be a case of the stomach muscles being weak, and the hamstrings being tight. That is most often case with people being past 40 and backs hurting. This can be helped with strengthening the stomach muscles and stretching the hamstrings. But please note that I am not a doctor and this is just experience talking. If you are in pain you should speak to a medical professional.