{"id":3276,"date":"2019-02-25T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radianthealth.us\/2019\/02\/25\/could-your-back-pain-be-coming-from-your-mattress\/"},"modified":"2019-02-25T14:00:04","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T14:00:04","slug":"could-your-back-pain-be-coming-from-your-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radianthealth.us\/es\/2019\/02\/25\/could-your-back-pain-be-coming-from-your-mattress\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Your Back Pain Be Coming From Your Mattress?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Back pain is a common ailment, and most people have simply resigned themselves to it.\u00a0 Nearly everyone in America will, at one point or another during their lives, experience back pain.\u00a0 The causes are many and varied, but one often overlooked culprit is the mattress you sleep on every night.<\/p>\n

How do you tell though?\u00a0 Here are a few tips, tricks and pointers you can use to identify if your mattress is contributing to your back pain and how to minimize its impact:<\/p>\n

Simple Mindfulness<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll start with the basics.\u00a0 It benefits you to pay attention to exactly when your back pain seems to flare up.\u00a0 If you have trouble getting a decent night\u2019s sleep and when you wake up every morning, you feel a twinge of pain getting out of bed, that\u2019s a clear sign that your mattress may be at least part of the problem.<\/p>\n

Look For Obvious Signs<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you do wake up each morning in pain, inspect your mattress closely before you make the bed.\u00a0 Are there places that sag?\u00a0 Are there lumpy areas?\u00a0 If so, that\u2019s another clear indicator that your mattress is at least part of the problem.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, this is an easy issue to address, or at least prevent.\u00a0 Every month or so, flip or turn your mattress so that you wear it out evenly.\u00a0 Over time, the springs and coils will begin to break down in the areas that are supporting your weight.\u00a0 By changing the orientation of your mattress at regular intervals, you can extend its useful life, and minimize your back pain as you bring firmer areas of your mattress into active use.<\/p>\n

Mind Your Weight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve gained weight since you first purchased your mattress.\u00a0 While the firmness of the mattress may have been fine when you initially made the purchase, your increase in weight may be causing it to break down more quickly, contributing to your pain problem.<\/p>\n

The Age Of The Mattress Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n

In some instances, older is better.\u00a0 That\u2019s definitely not true where mattresses are concerned, however.\u00a0 If your mattress is more than five years old, it\u2019s almost certainly contributing to whatever back pain you\u2019re feeling.\u00a0 In that case, the solution is simple \u2013 it\u2019s time for a replacement.<\/p>\n

Back pain is no laughing matter, and anything you can do to minimize its severity and impact on your life is a very good thing.\u00a0 Pay attention to your mattress.\u00a0 It may be a bigger factor than you first realized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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