We all look forward to leaving the stresses and strains of the day behind and getting a good night’s sleep. For some of us though a good night’s sleep comes at the cost of pains the next day. The most commonly affected areas include the back, neck, shoulders and hips. When left untreated serious complications can arise later on. Below are some considerations that you should keep in mind when choosing the best type of beds and mattresses for a bad back.
Support
The supportive quality of a bed refers to its ability to support the body on a level plane or flat position. When the mattress or bed starts to sag, then the back is placed in unnatural position making likely for you to have problems. It is common to find a bed or mattress to have a depression in the middle. Sleeping regularly on such as mattress is likely to cause back pains so make sure that you pick a mattress that has less sagging issues to help keep the back in a straight position at all times.
Firmness
Choosing a mattress based on firmness will depend on whether it is firm, medium firm or soft mattress. Many people prefer a medium firmness in a mattress. A medium firmness has the ability to provide support, but it is still soft enough to eliminate any chances of getting back pains. A firm mattresscan be uncomfortable for most people although a firmer mattress does apply a lot of pressure on the back so if you’re back is really bad this may be a way to go. As much as people would like to have a soft mattress, it is the most likely cause of back pain. A soft mattress is good for comfort but it lacks the components necessary to provide enough support to the back, neck and hips.
Comfort
You need a mattress that can contour itself based on your body shape. This means that the body is equally supported from all angles by the mattress. That is what comfort is all about. Lack of comfort in a bed or mattress can lead to spine injuries. The reason for this is that the mattress will have gaps because of its lack of firmness. The most likely body part to fall into those gaps is the back. When there is no equal balance of pressure, the back will start to feel the discomfort, which leads to pain.
Sleeping Positions
Different people have different sleeping positions. Your sleeping position in combination with the type of mattress you use can lead to having a back problems. For back sleepers, it is recommended to use a medium firmness mattress. The back requires a mattress that is soft but still can help to support the whole body weight. Side sleepers are advised to use a medium to soft mattresses as they will be applying a lot of pressure to one location the whole night. It is common to find side sleepers having pains in their shoulders and hips. People who sleep on their stomach are advised to use a medium mattresses to avoid sinking into the mattress and being uncomfortable with a firmer one.
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