Understanding How Your Mattress Affects Your Health
When we sleep, our bodies take the time to rebuild themselves after a long day, so it is important that we sleep through the night without waking. However, such sleep often eludes many of us. It might be surprising to know that the answer can lie in your mattress. So sleep as you should be sleeping, you need a good mattress. If you feel like you’re barely getting enough rest, there’s a good chance a bad mattress is to blame. Here are some more reasons to get off your problematic mattress and buy a new one.
As you might have already realized, a bad mattress can be a leading cause of pain. It can give you back or neck pain or even create issues in your spine. If you notice that you are sore when you wake, try to buy a firmer mattress. This supports your back more. Make sure your mattress isn’t too hard, though, as this can add pressure that will only make problems worse. Aim for a mattress that is medium firm and look for a good balance.
Another thing you might not be aware of is that support is determined by the coils in your mattress – where they are and how many there are – while comfort is determined by the amount of padding. If you have back pain and want to make your mattress more comfortable without losing support, try adding padding. With so many options available, it should be easy to find something that is keyed to your own specific problem area while still giving you the comfort you are looking for. If you have problems with your spine already, you will want to avoid something like a waterbed for the time being.
Look into coils and there placement as well as the thickness and amount of padding in mattresses you might like to buy before you make your final purchase. With some education ahead of time, you will be able to ask better questions during the buying process to make a final decision. Ask as many relevant questions as you can think of so you are comfortable with your final choice and confident that you made the best purchase.
Before you take off, remember one more thing. There are three aspects to health: sleep, diet and exercise. All of these are essential, but we often underestimate the importance of rest. You can survive not exercising for one week, or even not eating. But the idea of trying to go seven days without sleeping will make you cringe. Your body needs sleep, so it really is worth spending the money on a mattress to help you get the quality sleep you need.
September 26th, 2009 at 1:48 am
A good sleep and mattress are synonyms. Good post!