morningstiffness

Why does sneezing hurt my back in the morning? The pressure spike explained

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Why your back hurts when you cough or sneeze in the morning

Does a simple morning sneeze feel like a lightning strike in your lower back? It’s usually a pressure spike hitting a stiff, bent spine. Coughing and sneezing create a rapid “internal shove” (intra-abdominal pressure). That’s normal. The problem is timing + posture: right after sleep, tissues tend to be stiffer, and many of us sneeze … Read more

Dehydration and spinal stiffness: how overnight water loss can make discs feel “flat” in the morning

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Dehydration and spinal stiffness how overnight water loss can make discs feel “flat” in the morning

Waking up “brittle” and stiff? Overnight dehydration + dry air can make your spine feel less springy. Overnight water loss is normal (you lose moisture through breathing and skin). But if you start the night a bit under-hydrated—or you add alcohol, a very salty dinner, or a dry bedroom—your tissues can feel “drier” by morning. … Read more