Sleep

Purchasing a new mattress can be an investment. Doing research and planning ahead can help to make the process easier.

Pillows aren't just for the neck: there are many types of pillows: knee pillows, neck pillows, body pillows, travel pillows, lower back pillows, and donut pillows just to name a few.

Back pain can interfere with getting to sleep and staying asleep, and conversely, that lack of restorative sleep increases pain.

There are several components of a high-quality mattress, including the composition of the mattress padding, the mattress quilting, and its back support. Learn how to evaluate a mattress for effective back support.

Sleeping problems are common among patients with chronic back pain. The pain can cause difficulty sleeping and the lack of sleep can make their back pain worse.

Sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause sleeplessness, back pain, and overall aches and pains. For people with a back problem, a mattress that isn’t a good fit can make the pain worse.

When choosing a mattress that will reduce back pain, it's important to take into consideration the actual back condition for the specific patient.

Herbal supplements and other natural remedies may be options for addressing sleep problems, but it's important to keep in mind that they are not FDA regulated or approved.

Over-the-counter medications for insomnia treatment tend to be short-term solutions. Some solutions include Sleep-Eze, Sominex, and Nytol.

Rest and sleep is when the spine can heal itself from the postural, physical, and nervous insults of the previous day. And the right pillow(s) are key to supporting the neck and back and getting a comfortable night's rest.