good for back?

[Missy Lou]

I have a very bad back and like what was mentioned above...we too have a very expensive bed at home...and I wake up with a stiff neck..sore shoulders and back pain. With that being said, anytime and everytime I sleep in my hammock I have not ever woke up with any pain to speak of.

There are many choices of hammocks to chose from, especially on HF...all the vendors on here will be more than happy to work with you to find one that fits your particular needs, concerning your back issues. I've tried several different ones and finally feel the most comfy with the Dream Hammock Roaming Gnome 11' db layer. I chose the db layer for a little more firmness and support. It really is all about personal preference. Again, talk to some of the vendors and i'm sure you will find one that will work best for you

Happy hunting!

[Mumbles]

My back hurts less after a nice night hanging as compared to sleeping on the ground I love to camp. Hammock camping seems to be a good thing for me.

[Tinmar]

My back hurts less after a nice night hanging as compared to sleeping on the ground I love to camp. Hammock camping seems to be a good thing for me.

Hammock camping is A Good thing!

[Doc B]

I had 5 spinal surgeries last year. One of them included a titanium disk implant. Hammock camping has given me (any my back) a new lease on life!

Cheers,
Doc

[cjayflo]

I have had leg pain from something called a calf ridge in my hammock. My back though feels marvelous when I get up after a night in the hammock.

[mrjaw14]

i experience back pain from time to time from an injury when I was younger. Sleeping on the ground is uncomfortable. I thought about a nice thermarest pad, but before I bought it I slept on an inflatable matress which should be tons better than a thermarest. I still was uncomfortable.

I love sleeping in my hammock. I don't have it 100% figured out, but I don't toss and turn, and wake up sore like I do on the ground with a sleeping pad. . I don't go enough to buy a nice under quilt, so I use my foam sleeping pad.

[Richard Tipton]

No back pain issues to speak of, but I can tell you that my snoring almost completely goes away when I sleep in my hammock. The first time we did a hanging campout, my kids had to check on me because I wasn't making any noise!

[Old Dog]

I have a long history of back problems. Now I sleep in a Brazilian hammock at home every night. Has it cured my back pain? No, but I feel great in the morning. The last time I tried sleeping in my bed, I didn’t even get through the night without going back to the hammock. It’s the difference between a good night’s sleep and a poor one. I haven’t been camping in a hammock, I’m afraid my camping days are over, but I know I wouldn’t even consider sleeping on the ground. I’d suggest you try one at home for awhile, maybe just to relax in the back yard, and get the feel of it. If you’re like me, you may find yourself going full time before long.

[Knotty]

I always had a lot of tension in my upper back, from between the shoulder blades to the neck. Several chiropractors couldn't even move that part of my back but ultimately found one who could. It helped a lot but required getting adjusted all the time.

Moved to sleeping in a hammock full time a few years ago and haven't needed my chiropractor since.

Considering the "cost" of having a bad back, investing in a hammock and the related gear is cheap. No guarantees but good odds.

[freeballer]

LOL I was a little embarassed to say, but I'd been wondering if I might snore because when I'm on my back I tend to snore quite loudly.

I definitely need to stalk around the vender discussions.. There are NO stores which have camping hammocks.. I checked today.. If I can find one I like I'm seriously considering sleeping in one before winter and test its comfort. I'm tried chiropractor, physiotherapy, different medications, exercise..

I should start checking online.. Find out how much shipping/handling...

the last time I camped I had a mattress like the thermarest and it didn't help at all.. which is why I was concerned with camping in a tent, bulky air matresses, etc..

cjayflo, did you find a solution for your calf ridge problem?