What are you doing in bed?
“O bed! O bed! delicious bed!
That heaven upon earth to the weary head.”Thomas Hood, Miss Kilmansegg – Her Dream
Truer words were never spoken.
How many times have you crawled into bed thinking that this was your escape from the wear and tear, the hustle and bustle, the rigours of your never-ending day?
How many times have you risen in the morning only to feel the exact same way you did when you laid your weary head down onto your pillow?
Foggy. Un-refreshed. Exhausted.
How about those times when you’ve gone to bed feeling great, but then wake up the next morning all stiff, sore and achy?
Sleep should be your salvation from pain. Your bed, your sanctuary.
If you suffer through the night, your mattress may be the problem.
In fact, it could be one of those hidden causes of your low back pain. Or at the very least, it could be exacerbating your current problems.
As a physical therapist who works at relieving low back pain, I see this all the time.
why can't everyone sleep like her?
I have clients who come in and tell me about their 10-15 year old mattresses, or that they sleep on the same side all the time, in the same “groove” that they’ve worn in.
Based on my experiences, this is the one piece of furniture that everyone should invest in.
Think about it.
When’s the last time you flipped your mattress?
When’s the last time you rotated your mattress?
Heck, when’s the last time you bought a new mattress?
Seriously, think about the number of hours you spend sleeping in your life.
Shouldn’t those hours be spent in comfort? Shouldn’t those hours be spent actually restoring your body? Shouldn’t those hours be spent sleeping instead of tossing and turning?
If you only do one thing (after fixing your posture), it should be investing in a solid bed.
To your sleep-full nights.
Dev Chengkalath
