Can sleeping on a bad mattress cause chronic rib pain?
1. Introduction Sleeping on a mattress that lacks structural integrity alters spinal alignment and significantly increases mechanical stress on the thoracic spine and rib cage, directly precipitating chronic rib pain. A mattress that sags or provides uneven support forces the body into unnatural postures for prolonged periods. This sustained biomechanical distortion strains the intercostal muscles … Read more