Articles reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Miller, PT, DPT: Expert Physical Therapist and Pelvic Health Specialist

What is a Body Pillow?
If you need extra support and pressure relief while you sleep, a body pillow is a comfortable and cost-effective solution. Body pillows are longer than standard bed pillows, and they come…
By Sanchita Sen

How to Sleep With a Body Pillow
The key to making the most of your body pillow is knowing how to use it properly. Body pillows are meant to offer extra support to your back, head, and…
By April Mayer

Why You Need a Foam Seat Cushion
Sitting for long periods of time has consequences such as chronic pain, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or varicose veins. Plus, it leaves you at an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Best Mattress Without Fiberglass
Fiberglass is used in many home-related applications, such as inside insulation or with rooftop shingles. The material is also a common feature inside mattresses, creating a fire-resistant barrier to meet…
By April Mayer

Can a New Mattress Cause Back Pain?
So you’ve set up a new mattress and have spent a night sleeping upon it, hoping to experience pleasant dreams and awaken refreshed for the day. Yet, when you wake…
By April Mayer

Which Side of The Bed Is Better?
Have you ever thought about why certain folks always choose a particular side of the bed for sleeping? Have you considered if there might be a better side to sleep…
By April Mayer

Sleeping Tips for Campers
In the great outdoors, camping lets us leave modern comforts behind and get closer to nature, enjoying fresh air and scenic sights. Setting up a tent in a scenic forest…

Can a Bad Mattress Cause Poor Circulation?
Your body is like a busy highway, with blood acting as the cars zooming around. This movement of blood through your body is called circulation. Good circulation carries oxygen and…
By April Mayer

Self Massage Techniques for Better Sleep
Does tension keep you tossing and turning at night? Your tight muscles might be the reason you can’t fall asleep, as physical tension and sleep problems often go hand in…

Sleeping after a Spinal Cord Injury
Ever wondered how something as simple as sleep can become a challenge? For people with spinal cord injuries, it’s a daily reality. Spinal cord injuries happen when the bundle of…

How to Sleep with Sciatica
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep because of sciatica pain? You’re not alone. Many people find it hard to rest comfortably when their sciatic nerve acts up….
By April Mayer

How Do You Sleep With Kyphosis?
Living with increased kyphosis doesn’t mean you have to endure sleepless nights or wake up in pain. Increased thoracic kyphosis, which creates an exaggerated forward curve in your upper spine, presents…
By April Mayer