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Guide to Buying the Right Mattress for Lower Back and Hip Pain
Back pain is a common condition. It could be a short term or a chronic condition. Apart from medication and alternative therapies, lifestyle changes, correct posture, weight loss, light exercises, and good sleep are some ways of treating back pain. However, many are clueless about choosing the right mattress. A mattress could alleviate or worsen symptoms. The right mattress can help quicker recovery from your back pain. Before you decide on what to buy, you need to know how to select a mattress. Here are some tips that could help you. Sleeping position The right mattress should support the natural curve of the spine while asleep. When you sleep, the pressure from the spine is released through your vertebrae. The bed has to support spine alignment and full body weight. If you are a side sleeper, the mattress should be softer, taking pressure away from the hips and shoulders. Side sleeping could aggravate back pain, too. If you sleep on your back, which is the ideal position for back pain, you should look for medium-firm mattresses. Firm mattresses are good for the back, as it will prevent the lower part of the body from sinking, which disturbs the spine alignment.
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