{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Does My Lower Back Hurt in the Morning?","description":"Most people assume their mattress is the problem. But if your lower back hurts when you wake up \u2014 and then feels better after moving around \u2014 your spine may be telling you something deeper. In this episode of The Health Commute, we break down:   Why your spinal discs swell overnight   How inflammation can increase morning stiffness   Why movement often reduces pain within minutes   The role posture and muscle stability play in spinal health   What you should (and shouldn\u2019t) do first thing in the morning   Morning back pain isn\u2019t random \u2014 and it\u2019s not always just \u201cgetting older.\u201d It\u2019s often an early signal that your spine needs better support, strength, and alignment. Your spine whispers before it screams. ","author_name":"The Healthy Commute","author_url":"http:\/\/www.lindenwoodschiropractic.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40504575\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40504575"}