Is This The Best Mattress? Back Science Mattress 1 Year Follow-Up
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Finding the perfect mattress can be difficult. Some people like firm mattresses, some like soft mattresses, and some like them in between. Since people often ask me what mattress I sleep on, here’s a 1 year follow-up to the Back Science Mattress I currently sleep on.
When looking for the best mattress for you, the most important thing the mattress should be able to do is keep your spine in proper alignment. Some other things to look for are the mattress’s ability to relieve pressure points, as well as keeping you cool at night. The Back Science mattress has all of these, and some other great features. I even got my Mom one!
The mattress shown in this video is the Back Science Series 3 Mattress with the Back-Flex Level 3 Adjustable Base. Back Science has several other types of mattresses and adjustable bases available.
Core exercises are very important to have a healthy and stable back as well as the whole body. The core is not only the front, sides, and back of the trunk, but it is also the pelvic floor. When first starting core exercises, it is best to try modified ones first and then progress to harder movements as the core gets stronger.
These moderate core strengthening exercises are a progression from my beginner core exercises, and these intermediate core exercises are a great next step once the beginner ones become too easy.
This seated stretching routine for seniors focuses on simple stretches that can help loosen up the muscles in the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and knees.
Some of the most common accidents and injuries happen doing everyday activities. Walking, getting in and out of the shower, and even going up and down stairs can be dangerous for people with limited mobility. These simple exercises should help prevent these types of injuries.
Hot & cold therapy can help the healing process during an injury, and it can also help reduce acute and chronic pain. But which one should you use? Here are some general rules for using hot verses cold.
Groin pain can come from many things, so it’s important to get a proper diagnosis. Groin pain can be from an adductor strain, labral tear, hip impingement, hip arthritis, or a sports hernia. These simple stretches and exercises should help relieve the pain.
If you're a Retail Worker and you stand all day, that can put a lot of stress on your body, especially your back, neck, feet, and hips. These stretches and exercises are great for retail workers, teachers, factory workers, or anyone who stands a lot throughout the day.
Living with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions can be challenging. One of the most common symptoms is widespread pain, affecting various parts of the body. Simple seated stretches and exercises can help manage these symptoms
We squat every day from sitting down in a chair to getting out of bed, or even sitting safely on the toilet, but squats can be a painful task when something hurts, or our muscles are weak. Practicing squats in a reverse order can help strengthen the muscles and work on doing them correctly and safely.