A good night’s sleep and enough deep sleep are important. But how much do you need? And what exactly is deep sleep? Sufficient deep sleep is necessary for everyone to be able to perform well during the day. The duration of this deep sleep and...

Ischialgia, commonly also known as “sciatica” is radiating nerve pain in the hip area. A hernia in the lower back may cause irritation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is the name of the longest nerve in the body: the hip nerve or large bone nerve....

Lower back pain is very common. 80% of all adults suffer from it at some point in their lives. In many cases, it is serious enough to prevent or obstruct carrying out normal work or engaging in hobbies. Symptoms of pain in the lower back...

Problems of the lower back may be related to bowel problems or painful and swollen bowels. Back pain and piercing or nagging pain in the abdomen may be attributable to swollen bowels and flatulence. For all kinds of reasons, the stomach may feel uncomfortable and...

It is not easy to choose a mattress. Obviously, you want good support and comfort. But have you thought about the size? You may benefit from another size than your current mattress or bed. Dimensions of a single bed If you are looking for a...

People with a hernia may find it difficult to get comfortable in bed. What is the best way to sleep with a hernia? This depends on where the hernia is located. It may be a hernia in the lower back, a hernia in the centre...

Many people wake up with pain in their upper back. But what is the exact reason for this? What can be the cause? And more importantly: what can be done about it? Often, a good bed with the right mattress will offer a solution. What...

80% of the population suffers from back pain at some point in their lives. In many cases, back problems are caused by too little movement and long periods of sitting in an incorrect posture. Back pain due to sedentary work is common. Read in this...

Back pain during pregnancy is common. Over 50% of pregnant women has problems with their back and pelvis. On the one hand, there is the ever increasing and heavier belly, putting extra strain on the body. On the other hand, the posture of a pregnant...