The mattress you sleep on can drastically affect your sleep quality, and your quality of life. That’s a bold statement – and a true one. Millions of people spend a third of their lives on mattresses that are either too soft or too firm for their needs, resulting in chronic aches and pains and a nightly sleep that isn’t restful. … Read More
Does Sleep Affect Athletic Performance?
Whether you are preparing for a triathlon, have joined a sports team, are getting a jump on New Year’s resolution, or simply committing to a more active lifestyle, it is critical to include sleep and rest in your training. Sleep affects athletic performance in a few different ways. Aids in muscle recovery and strengthening When a person sleeps, the body … Read More
Arthritis and Sleep
Arthritis affects millions of people, in varying degrees of severity. But anyone afflicted with the condition will likely agree that learning to live with it takes a lot of time, patience and lifestyle adjustments. Arthritis is actually fairly misunderstood, and the term is broadly applied to joint pain, inflammation, and disease. Many people have heard of rheumatoid arthritis, which is … Read More
Do Adjustable Beds Help Back Pain?
Millions of people suffer from back pain – with the number growing ever higher. The more time we spend in front of screens and the worse a person’s posture gets leads to further pain. Chronic back pain can impact daily activity and can have a domino effect that impedes a person’s overall well-being. Not sleeping on the correct mattress … Read More
Leg Cramps at Night: Causes and Solutions
Have you ever been drifting off to dreamland when suddenly the muscles in your leg begin to seize? If it’s happened to you, you definitely know what we’re talking about, it’s hard to forget the pain of a muscle cramp once you’ve had one. The pain that comes from muscle cramps is all-consuming and blinding. Thankfully, leg cramps tend to … Read More
Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief
Back pain affects millions of people and can be debilitating. Most people put a lot of pressure and strain on their backs. There are a combination of factors that contribute to back pain and that can make it worse than it needs to be. Things like: sitting all day staring downwards at a phone lack of exercise, stretching and back … Read More