Send us Fan Mail f your back hurts most when you wake up, your mattress probably isn’t the real problem. Morning back pain is one of the most common patterns chiropractors see. Many people replace beds, pillows, and sleep positions, yet the stiffness returns every day. That’s because sleep doesn’t usually cause the issue — it reveals it. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why back pain shows up after sleeping, what morning stiffness actually means, and what c...