Category: Sleep

6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain

6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain

CSD5 | April 24, 2012

If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from lower back pain, you know that there is often not one surefire treatment that cures the pain. The truth is that managing back pain is often a process of trial and error and you will likely have to try several options to see what [...]

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To Sleep Better, Get Off the Couch

To Sleep Better, Get Off the Couch

CSD5 | March 20, 2012

Tormented by pain from two decades of lower back problems, Don Cook was nearly at his wits’ end. Operations, traction, drugs — nothing seemed to help him sleep better. At the behest of his family, he signed up for an exercise program for older people at Wichita State University, near his hometown, Derby, Kan. “I [...]

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When Aches & Pain Disrupt Sleep: Medication Chart

When Aches & Pain Disrupt Sleep: Medication Chart

cfsd4 | January 10, 2012

There is no perfect treatment for pain and sleeplessness. It all depends on your particular case — the kind of pain you have and the other medications you take, for instance. The first step for anyone with sleep problems is to improve their sleep habits. This helps set the stage for a good night’s rest. [...]

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Mattresses and Sleep Positions for Each Back Pain Diagnosis

Mattresses and Sleep Positions for Each Back Pain Diagnosis

cfsd4 | May 20, 2011

An important factor that can influence individual preferences for mattresses, beds and sleeping positions is the specific back condition a person has. For example: Osteoarthritis. Patients with pain from osteoarthritis of the facet joints may prefer to sleep on their sides with their knees curled up (in the fetal position). This helps open up the [...]

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