How to Choose a Mattress (w/Hip, Back, and Shoulder Pain)

How do you choose the right mattress? What's the right mattress firmness if you're a front, side, or back sleeper? Not sure if you need a firm or soft mattress? What's the difference between firm vs. soft mattresses? Wondering how to choose a mattress if you have hip, shoulder, or back pain? Find out how to buy the best bed for your body in this video so you can get a good night of pain free sleep. 0:56 Sleeping positions 1:14 - Back sleepers 1:41 - Side sleepers 2:15 - Stomach sleepers 3:30 - Personal mattress history (with back pain, shoulder pain, and hip pain) 8:06 - Big money for the best mattress? 9:48 - Beds through human history (and the search for the perfect bed) Wirecutter mattress guide: https://thewirecutter.com/guides/buyi... Articles and programs for your hips: http://uprighthealth.com/hip-help Everything you need to know about posture: https://bit.ly/uhposture Roll & Release (be your own massage therapist!): https://uprighthealth.com/about-roll-... Shoulder Fix: https://bit.ly/SFIXupright Exclusive Back Tips: http://uprighthealth.com/back-tips/ ---- UPRIGHT HELP DIY Programs: https://uprighthealth.com/diy Workshops: https://uprighthealth.com/events/ Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended... ---- UPRIGHT SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook:   / uprighthealth   Instagram:   / uprighthealth   Patreon: http://uprighthealth.com/patreon ---- CREDITS Music: David Cutter Music - http://www.davidcuttermusic.com "College bed" - uponamattress.com "Soft Mattress" - mattressmakers.com "Game Of Thrones Ikea joke" - Noitego.com "Money Mattress" - thehrvoice.com "old mattress" - thebedguy.co.za "Wine Test" - Tempurpedic.com ---- ABOUT THIS VIDEO In this video Matt explains how to choose the right mattress firmness. He shares his own experience with mattress brands over the years. He explains how bed firmness can affect you if you have chronic joint pain. And he shares tips for buying the best mattress at the lowest price. If you have shoulder pain, it's important to adopt the right sleeping positions to avoid making your shoulder problems worse. If you have back pain, the right bed and sleeping position can reduce your back pain. And if you have hip pain, knowing the effects of different mattress firmness will relieve hip pain as well! When you're faced with the dizzying array of beds, it's important to realize that human beings have slept for centuries on floors, ropes, trees, and dirt! Expensive mattresses and beds don't guarantee a good night's sleep. The condition of your body will be a bigger influence on pain free sleep quality than obsessing over buying the PERFECT bed. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. The presenter is not a licensed medical professional and is not giving you personal advice. All content is provided for general educational purposes only. By choosing to participate in any exercises or recommendations, you acknowledge that you do so voluntarily and assume all associated risks. Consult your healthcare provider prior to beginning any new exercise or health program, especially if you have ongoing health conditions or concerns.