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RE: getting older and recurring aches and pains
Short answer: "Olding" sucks!
I've been through the back pain thing, going back to my 30's or so. Some of it is the result of decades of competitive golf, some of it comes from being 6'4" (1,93) and often not fitting well in a world designed for average height people.
What has helped me most is having a 4 inch memory foam mattress topper, and (during the past 5-6 years) sleeping on my side with a pretty thick pillow between my knees.
I'm going to be 64 next week and I wish I could assure you it gets better, but sadly it doesn't. These meat suits we wear just get cranky as time goes by. I will say, though, that movement does help some. It's not so much about a good chair as it is about staying in the same position for long periods of time.
I'll get me one of those mattress toppers. They are expensive but seeing as how we spend 1/3 of our lives in bed, it is something that is worth spending some money on.
I didn't think it would get better but I am going to try more of that "movement" that you refer to. Even if I am aimlessly walking on the beach road, that is better than sitting in any chair.