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Headache/Stiff Neck

Tension in the neck muscles is often aggravated by a poor sleeping posture and can be the cause of tension headache. If the neck is not properly supported, the muscles can be stretched and strained during sleep, resulting in pain and stiffness.

TEN SLEEP TIPS

(Provided by the Better Sleep Council)

• 1. Keep regular hours
• 2. Exercise regularly
• 3. Cut down on stimulants
• 4. Sleep on a Good Bed
• 5. Don't smoke
• 6. Drink only in moderation
• 7. Go for quality, not just quantity
• 8. Set aside a worry or planning time for early in the evening
• 9. Don't go to bed stuffed or starved
• 10. Develop a sleep ritual

Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common health problems.  Pain and stiffness are often aggravated during the night, especially if the mattress forces the spine into an unnatural position.

Painful hip joints

Problems with painful hips can become worse by a hard mattress and may lead to considerable discomfort and even inflammation of joints.

Aching knees

Inflammation in and around the knee joints may make them sensitive and vulnerable to pressure and touch.  To help relieve this problem, the mattress should yield to even the slightest localized pressure.

Fibrositis

This common problem is often aggravated by poor bed posture which causes back and shoulder muscles to be held in tension.

Arm Pains

Pain, numbness and prickly/tingling sensation in the arms is generally caused by an inflammation of the nerves of the neck. These conditions are aggravated by a poor sleeping posture, especially if the neck is not properly supported.

Sciatica

Sciatic pain, running down along the back of the thighs and calf into the foot, can last several months.  A bed which causes an unnatural sleeping posture often aggravates the condition.

Circulatory problems

Circulatory problems often lead to swollen feet and calves with pain and numbness during the night.  A mattress should be soft enough to relieve contact pressure blocking the flow of blood.