Poll of the Day > Hard mattresses cause arthritis?

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https://youtu.be/4BvwpjaGZCQ

I dont understand her comment on arthritis and hard beds.

Is that really something that happens?

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No idea on the subject matter but looking at the source video... that would be like Coke saying that non carbonated drinks cause oral cancer.

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hypnox posted...

No idea on the subject matter but looking at the source video... that would be like Coke saying that non carbonated drinks cause oral cancer.

idk if I agree with the analogy but I understand 100%. And thats why Im asking. Like... if theres any truth to it I would be surprised its only now that Im hearing about it.

Nevertheless, I do need a new mattress.

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Unlikely since arthritis is an autoimmune disease and mattresses aren't known to cause cellular damage unless there is a chemical used in the production of mattresses that can affect people, which could also be a possibility.
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SunWuKung420 posted...

Unlikely since arthritis is an autoimmune disease and mattresses aren't known to cause cellular damage unless there is a chemical used in the production of mattresses that can affect people, which could also be a possibility.

True but theres also arthritis due to aging/overuse of certain joints. I was wondering if somehow a hard mattress could mimic such effects in the body, and thus why she made that claim in the video.


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The softness/hardness of your mattress mostly depends on your sleeping habits. Depending on how you sleep, a soft mattress may actually be worse for you than a harder one.
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How you sleep can exacerbate arthritis and yeah the firmness of the mattress could factor into that. If you want an example be over 40 and sleep on the floor a few nights.

Not a prob at all when your in your 20's and 30's but 40+ and you'll notice it pretty quick. Obviously a hard mattress is softer then the floor, but if your sleeping on it long term, it could cause problems. So can a too soft mattress though.

I always sleep on my side, which prevents most problems, although if I sleep on the floor I feel bruised the next day for sure.

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I have a friend who has very $uccessful friends, and he says their mattresses are amazing! He says buying expensive really makes a difference.

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