Sleep and Insomnia

Move More, Sleep Better and Longer

Carolyn — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:27:00 -0700

(Spine-Health.com) -- New research presented at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) shows that “an acute session of moderate aerobic exercise, but not heavy aerobic or moderate strength exercises” can improve the amount and quality of sleep for people with insomnia (without res

11 Unconventional Sleep Tips: How to Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep

spine-health — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:16:11 -0700

I have a lifelong difficulty with falling asleep at night and then -- even more problematic -- staying asleep. I don’t have a medical cause for insomnia or any sleep disorders, just a brain that likes to go into overdrive when my body finally has a chance to lie down and rest.

More Mattress/Sleep Info:

Mattress Guidelines for Sleep

Mattresses for Low Back Pain

Pillow Comfort

38 Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Having Back Surgery

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:02:14 -0700

This subject comes up a lot in our forums - "I'm considering surgery, what questions should I ask my surgeon?" From articles on Spine-health.com and contributions from our discussion forum members, we've compiled a list that you can print up and take with you to your consultation. Good luck!

Back Pain and Holiday Blues: 18 Tips to Reduce Your Holiday Stress

spine-health — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:00:24 -0800

Ah yes, the holidays are upon us once again, and with them the holiday blues. Not everyone is in festive spirits, especially those of us with chronic pain. Often, chronic back pain leads to depression, and alternately depression can worsen physical pain. The added anxiety and stress of all the holiday planning and expectations can intensify feelings of sadness.

Chronic Back Pain and Wandering the Halls at 2:00 am

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:29:55 -0700

Two-thirds of Spine-health.com's visitors report having sleep problems, but ... so what? Spending the long nighttime hours wincing in pain while wandering from bed, to recliner, to couch, to simply roaming the house, and finally back to bed for one last short bit of sleep. That's the real story. Exhausting. Makes me tired just reading about it.

Recent excerpts from our message board explain the real challenges of sleep problems due to chronic pain:

Disrupted Sleep Makes Chronic Pain Worse

spine-health — Tue, 22 May 2007 14:03:47 -0700

A new study indicates that frequently interrupted sleep can make one more susceptible to pain by altering the body's natural systems that regulate and control pain and can even lead to spontaneous painful symptoms.

How to Power Nap at Work

spine-health — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:52:34 -0700

What do Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison all have in common? They've all made important contributions to the advancement of mankind, they're all distinguished in their respective fields, and they were all avid power nappers.

More and more employees are spending a significant part of their afternoon staring blankly at the computer screen, or pinching themselves to stay awake during an afternoon staff meeting.

Lyrica Helps with Restorative Sleep

spine-health — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:26:41 -0700

Just read about an interesting study that showed that Lyrica (pregabalin) helped the participants get more restorative sleep, not just fall asleep faster. Thanks to Dr. Steven Poceta, a neurologist, who explains on his Revolution Health blog:

Top 12 Tips for Buying a New Mattress

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:12:59 -0700

Any mattress that helps you sleep comfortably and wake up feeling refreshed, without pain and stiffness, is the best mattress for you. There is no single mattress that works for all people. You should choose the mattress that provides adequate support and meets your standards for comfort and allows you to get a good night's sleep.

Unusual Office Chair Solutions

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:29:35 -0700

Many people feel very uncomfortable in their office chair. And there are lots of good office chair reviews if you're looking for a new option. But what if the problem is not your specific office chair but the fact that you're sitting on one at all? If this may be true for you, then here are some office chair alternatives to consider.