Making investments in sleep essentials such as mattresses, pillows, blackout curtains, and fans, have a direct impact on how you sleep. Pain can easily turn your peaceful bedtime into a nightmare! If you have a pain causing condition, see a doctor to get it checked out and then make sure you have the right accessories to meet your needs. Thank you allowing me to answer so many questions this year! Put your best forward when it comes to sleep and reap the benefits!
Q: My friend has terrible back pain, but refuses to upgrade from his $300 mattress. Can you just tell him he’s missing out? Also, it’s not like he’s broke or anything either…he just doesn’t think it’s worth it.
A: Please relay the message that by every night of him sleeping bad, when he has the ability to sleep well, could be easily influenced by a better mattress. I would question either how much pain he is experiencing or his own good judgment to take an action that could be very beneficial to his life. Being masochistic about back pain is not advised by anyone. Continue to be a good friend and gently coach him up that a better mattress could truly provide him less back pain and a better sleep experience. Hopefully over time your rational approach will sway his decision.
Q: My mom has bad sciatica pain, any suggestions on a new mattress? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
A: Sorry to hear that, my wife suffers from sciatica as well. An incredible mattress is always the way to go. My wife has found that a daily stretching routine can be very helpful or light yoga, and always keeping on hand Icy Hot patches, running them up and down the spine, the gentle heat seems to soothe the back. Taking ibuprofen or aspirin before bed also sometimes helps to reduce the pain. Remember to have her lie down on any mattress she’s interested for a prolonged time to see if it’s the right fit.
Q: Hi there. Thank you for doing this. The science of sleep is something that has always interested me. Little background: I am in the Army and many nights I have to work a night shift or a 24 hour shift. I have a hard time sleeping once I realize that the Sun has come up. Is this a common problem or just psychological?
A: First, thank you for your kindness, and secondly, thank you for your service. In regards to your question, no, that is not uncommon and it is very normal. When the sun rises, your body starts to produce serotonin, even though your body is tired as the sun comes up is going to produce hormones which tell your brain to wake up. Thank you for your service and keep up the great work!
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