Winning the War on Back Pain One Night at a Time

Nothing has the power to debilitate like chronic back pain that won’t go away, making every moment unbearable. And experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back pain problem in their lives**.

Back pain may be caused by several factors ranging from having poor posture to lifting heavy items improperly, to sports or car accidents, to sleeping in an odd position or suffering from stress.

During the day, quick fixes may include hot baths, massage, ice packs, painkillers, acupuncture, yoga or stretching. But finding relief when the lights go out can prove more complicated.

Traditional spring mattresses do nothing to alleviate the situation and can actually hinder recovery after a fitful night in bed. The problem is that they do not spread body weight evenly. Because each spring pushes back with the same force, pressure points are inevitable. This can lead to poor blood circulation, tossing and turning, aches and joint pain, and of course back pain.

 
Memory Foam to the Rescue

Sleep disturbances are common among back pain sufferers, but peaceful slumber helps to repair strained muscles and soothe inflamed joints. For a better night's sleep, start with a good bed and experiment with different sleeping positions. The National Institute of Health recommends sleeping on your side to prevent any curvature of the spine that could lead to or worsen back pain. Additionally, some people find that sleeping with a pillow between their knees helps them sleep more comfortably.

Memory foam mattresses, such as the ViscoFresh™ from Sleep Studio, work by distributing body weight evenly, eliminating pressure points completely and taking stress off of shoulders and hips. Tossing and turning, the leading cause of a poor night's sleep, is drastically reduced, as well as chronic back pain. The correct support for your back can make all the difference between waking up refreshed and pain-free, and spending another sleepless night.

“Sleep Studio has been working for years to develop products that will help win the war against back pain,” says Michael Rothbard, CEO of Sleep Studio. “Our ViscoFresh™ and Blueflex™ mattress lines give the key support that back pain sufferers need most, using patented technology for superior comfort and relief.” 

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** Vallfors B. Acute, Subacute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical Symptoms, Absenteeism and Working Environment. Scan J Rehab Med Suppl 1985; 11: 1-98.