<human>: I have degenerative disc disease up and down my entire spine. If back is not properly supported for more than l or 2 hours, I get pain. I need tips on airplane travel, and hotel room accomodations for those like me who need good back support, from my neck to my sacrum.
<bot>: Hello. The position in which your spine is least loaded is the lateral decubitus position, where in you lie down on your side with your legs folded 60-90 degrees at the hip and knee joints. Make sure to support your neck with a firm pillow to keep it straight. I suppose you could be comfortable travelling this way in business class. About the accommodation... I think the type of mattress ...firm/soft doesn't really matter much. Otherwise, things that are proven to help your pain in the long term are exercises, physio-TENS and acupuncture. Hope this helps.