The right mattress can really help one have a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling rested and refreshed; and sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause sleeplessness, back pain, and overall aches and pains. For people with a back problem, a mattress isn’t a good fit can make the pain worse.
The majority of patients suffering from chronic pain, such as chronic back pain, also suffer from sleep disorders. Disrupted sleep often exacerbates chronic pain problems, which in turn makes sleeping more difficult. This article reviews several behavioral and medical approaches, including prescription sleep aids, that can help treat both chronic pain and sleeping problems.
This article discusses a class of medications known as non-benzodiazepine, benzodiazepine receptor agonists, which includes medications such as Ambien, Sonata, and Lunesta...