THE RIGHT MATTRESS FOR YOUR SPINE HEALTH

You may have heard some myths such as sleeping on the floor being good for lower back pain, or sleeping on a wooden floor resting your body.  Unfortunately, heeding such say so beliefs may have detrimental health effects.  Lying on a very hard floor or on the ground strains the spine every time you get up and increases lower back pain even more. It is also very important that the head does not fall to the side when lying on its side and does not roll back when lying on its back. Comments such as “low pillow is good” are not valid under all circumstances. What should happen is that the neck should be supported in the middle position of the spine, called neutral, just like the lower back.

 

The right mattress, the right features

Sleep is an opportunity for renewal and rest for the whole body. However, sometimes information that we think is true can cause harm instead of benefit during sleep. Some of these include information such as a firm surface being the ideal sleep surface and the ideal pillow being low.  When, the correct approach to healthy sleep surface and pillow height should be that they support our spine correctly during sleep.

 

Reduce the pressure exerted on the spine

The pressure of our body weight on our spine and discs during sleep should not be random and excessive. The basic principle is that the spine should be able to maintain the same linear posture during sleep as it does during the day.

Mattresses that are technically too firm or too soft make it difficult for the spine to maintain its position. The ligaments can be overstretched to maintain the spine’s position. The discs between the vertebrae may bear too much pressure and can wear out. This can lead to more serious problems than everyday pain and discomfort.

 

Mattress Selection, Combining Comfort with Health

Spinal health is essential for a comfortable daily life. The right mattress compresses our spine neither too much nor too little and provides the support it needs, as it should. Choosing the right mattress is important in relation to the individual’s physique and perception of comfort, and even more important is that the mattress quality maintains its initial ergonomic structure throughout its lifespan.

It is important to consider some criteria for the right selection;

• The dimensions of the mattress may vary according to the person. Therefore, it is important to consider the width of the mattress to be at least 95 cm, but to keep the length 20-25 cm longer than the person’s height.


• If there are no special reasons, a medium firm mattress would be ideal.


• The quality of the mattress, the reliability of the manufacturer are important criteria.


• How long will it last without losing basic functions should also be inquired and taken into consideration.

The “right” height and firmness are also important when choosing a pillow. The most important issue here is to maintain the normal position of the body and to avoid unnecessary stress on the neck joints and muscles.