Bad sleeping positions can worsen pain caused by a herniated disc and prolong the time it takes to heal. The condition refers to a problem with a rubbery cushion between the spinal bones. It happens when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the exterior casing. While it may be caused by a number ...
Knee braces are a great way to protect vulnerable knee joints when working out or when healing from an injury. However, they can cause more harm than good if you don’t know how to wear them right. One thing to consider wearing a knee brace is whether it is too tight or too loose. Ideally, a knee brace should be ...
Getting the right size of a knee brace depends on accurate measurements, which will give you better support and proper healing in case of an existing knee injury. The measuring methods vary from one company to another; therefore, it is essential to have your knee brace manual in hand. What You Need A ...
There could be several reasons why your air mattress keeps deflating, and most of the times it is something you can easily fix. So, before you think of getting a new one you should first determine what is causing it and if you really need a replacement. While air mattresses losing pressure isn’t something uncommon, ...
Mattresses absorb smells, that’s why your brand new mattress may have had some chemical-like smell when you initially unpacked it. A smelly mattress can be very uncomfortable to sleep on, and waiting for it to go away can really test your patience. If your bed has a smoke smell and you want to get rid of it quickly, ...
Most memory foam mattresses come with the instruction that one should wait at least 24 hours or even more before sleeping on it. This can sound a bit odd if you don’t know what all this is all about. If you recently bought a new mattress and were instructed to do that, then it is in your best interest to heed this ...
Has your mattress become too soft that you think it is time to buy a new one? Have you tried flipping your mattress first? If you have a flipable mattress, you may want to flip it first before you run to the store and buy a new one. How Often Should You Flip a Mattress? If you own a two-sided mattress, you can flip ...
So you just bought a new mattress, and it feels like you are sleeping on a cave floor or your camping mattress. You may even be considering going back to your old mattress. As you are not sure if you will ever be able to break in your new mattress. So how long does it take to break in a new mattress? On average, ...
Sleeping on an air mattress is like sleeping in a bouncing castle. It is fun and games night after night. While it may be fun to sleep on it, the jury is still out on whether it is a good idea to sleep on one regularly. Keep reading to find out if air mattresses are bad for your back. Can You Sleep on an Air Mattress ...
Waterbeds are like a reclining rocking bed all rolled into one. It is like sleeping in a hammock but with a little more structure. The rocking motion is similar to sleeping in a boat; without the potential of a storm or waves disrupting your sleep. Waterbeds and back pain has been a subject for debate for many years. ...
Everyone has cracked their back at some point, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Usually, it is a great feeling that may make you more relaxed and, in some cases, relieve pain. However, you may be concerned whether cracking your back is bad. According to doctors, popping your back may help relieve tension, but ...
Rowing is considered one of the best workouts to do since it is a complete body workout. As a result, people spend plenty of time rowing. However, is it a beneficial way of working out your body, but could it have any effects on your back? This has become a concern since many people experience pain after using the ...