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luna991
luna991
Hi

Well I have finally found a reclining garden chair that is very comfortable on my back and legs a zero gravity one its fab, however I am now having TMJ issues when reclining on this chair, I have suffered with TMJ for a while but lying on the chair really makes it worse and causes shoulder and neck pain which flares off the TMJ, Im pretty sure this would be the same whatever the chair , any ideas of cushions or supports anyone has found helpful for lying in a reclining or high back chair

The chair is so relaxing which is just what I need but I dont need more pain

Thanks

Luna x
Emily710
Emily710
Can you post a picture of the chair? Does it have or do you need cervical support?
luna991
luna991
http://shop.highbridgecaravans.co.uk/quest-elite-ascot-relaxer-p-frame/p21931#.UdBdeDsslLc

Dont know if that will work, its flat and has a head support but this causes issues as too big, tried rolled towel and small cushions but no good, I never seem to get it right my body is so sensitive
Emily710
Emily710
It looks really good! I would try moving the pillow aside ad replacing it with a cervical / anatomical pillow. Keep on mind, that no matter how comfortable the position, we are going to be in pain if we don't move/stretch a little every half hour or so. Unless we are asleep, in which case the brain"disconnects" the muscles, our muscles cannot take being totally static for two long. I have given up going to concerts or movies. I watch movies at home where I can pause the video, get up, get a glass of water, go to the bathroom, and re-start the video.
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
I agree with Emily. I have issues with anything that pushes my head forward. It you can get the support right it will probably be fabulous.
AnnNY
AnnNY
I've been using a buckwheat pillow for years for reading, and watching TV and movies. They call it a bolster pillow. I have no idea what brand it is, but I may have to get a new one pretty soon, since the buckwheat husks are escaping. I think it maybe that it is easy to get it into the proper shape, and it seems to have both the softness and support to be helpful. I have a huge collection of pillows in my search for comfort, but for supporting the head the buckwheat pillow is the one.
tloree
tloree
I have a really comfortable recliner in my living room it is a rocker/swivel/recliner and I still have to use a small pillow for lumbar support and I use a rolled up towel for cervical support so I would definitely use these for your outside chair. I have to be comfortable wherever I go or I am miserable. Try different things to make sure you are comfortable. Good luck.
SpaceGirl63
SpaceGirl63
Have you tried a travel pillow?

The one I use is made of memory foam, and is shaped in a "U".
I use mine in the truck for road trips, it helps keep my neck from hurting.
naturegirl65
naturegirl65
I would remove the pillow too like the others suggested. That would be too uncomfortable and be a problem for my neck, shoulders, etc having that pillow there.

I hope you find a way to still use the chair and be comfortable but it not increase pain and problems for you. Maybe try out some of the suggestions mentioned. they sound good.