10 Lower Back Pain Treatments You Can Do At Home

7. Invest In A New Mattress

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Waking up in the morning with a sore back may be an indication of a bad mattress. Mattresses are so important to back pain that multiple studies have been done on the topic. Most people think firm mattresses are best for low back pain, but a 2003 study found that mattresses with medium firmness are the best for pain management in people who suffer from disabilities or chronic low back pain.

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