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Home » Health Blog » Do you Wake Up Feeling Achy? It could be your mattress!

Do you Wake Up Feeling Achy? It could be your mattress!

February 20th, 2020
Do you Wake Up Feeling Achy

Imagine waking up, fully rested after 8 hours of sleep. As you are gently awake, you move to sit up… only to be hit with an ache in your back. The aches in your shoulders and neck quickly follow as you move, but as you go to stand up, they are eclipsed by the dull ache in your hips and legs. How can you feel so terrible after a full night’s sleep? Your mattress may be to blame. Don’t believe us? Call AIM Orthopedics Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine for a free consultation with our physical therapist and find out how your mattress impacts your morning aches and pains.

Why Am I Achy in the Morning?

A 2008 study found that 1 in 15 to 20 cases of chronic pain can be attributed to sleep problems. One of the biggest causes is something called long-term malpositioning. In short, your body is in the wrong position for too long. Bad posture, poor workstation positioning, even sleeping on the wrong mattress and pillow can force your body into positions your back, hips, shoulders, neck, and head are not meant to be in. The result is morning achiness, even if you have adequate sleep at night.

The Difference is in the Mattress

The level of support you need from your mattress will depend on your typical sleep position. People who sleep predominantly on their back will find they have low back pain if their hips rest on top of the mattress. Side sleepers may experience aches and pains in their hips and low back if their knees rest below their hips. Stomach sleepers may wake up with back pain because their shoulders are resting behind their hips. While properly positioned pillows can do a lot to alleviate morning aches, they cannot take the place of a mattress that supports your natural sleeping position.

It May Be Time…

While the Better Sleep Council recommends replacing your mattress every 7 to 10 years, the way you feel in the morning is a better indicator that it’s time to replace your sleep surface. If your mattress was once comfortable but now seems to be at the root of your aches and pains, it may be time to replace it. Physical changes like injuries, surgery and weight change can also change your body’s position as you sleep, necessitating a faster change in your mattress.

How Physical Therapy Fits In

While it may seem strange to consult a physical therapist for aches and pains that may be caused by your mattress, their expertise may be just what you need. As experts in posture and movement, a physical therapist can assess your body’s position while you sleep and make recommendations on the type of mattress that best supports your body. They will also assess your posture and movement for any underlying conditions that may be contributing to your morning aches and pains. The physical therapist may develop a physical therapy treatment plan aimed at improving your posture, strengthening your body and improving your sleep.

With a little bit of work with a physical therapist and a little bit of time, you can say goodbye to morning aches and pains and hello to a restful night’s sleep. Make a free request for an appointment for more details.

Tags: Physical therapy, Physical Therapist, Health & Wellness, Feeling Achy

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