Link of the Day – Oh My Aching Back
July 28, 2006 by SP Bragg
Filed under 40's Plus, 50 Plus, Aging Fabulous
“Back pain affects nearly half of all adults in any given year and at least two-thirds at some point in their lives. It’s so prevalent that in the United States, back pain is second only to upper respiratory infections as the reason people visit their doctors.
Unfortunately, many doctors don’t have a clue about what causes back pain, so they order tests, which lead to unnecessary surgery for many people. But back pain usually doesn’t signal a serious illness or condition, and in most cases, the pain will eventually go away with minimal treatment. Next time you feel the twinge of backache, here’s what you need to know and do.”
Definitely worth reading and for me… it’s the mattress. I tried using two of those spongie mattress pads last night thinking that an extra one would ensure a great night’s sleep… and my back ached all night. I need one… but definitely not two!
