Back Pain From Bad Mattress, Is It Wrong?

You do not always get through the night and in the morning, after your night's sleep, you are still tired. Can a bad mattress be the cause of a bad night's sleep? And can you get back pain from a bad mattress? A bad mattress can cause back problems, but also a saggy bed, bed bottom or wrong pillow can cause complaints. We spend more than a third of our lives in bed. Be careful with your body; a good night's sleep on a good mattress, bed, and pillow can prevent many physical complaints and back complaints.

What is a good sleeping position?
A good sleeping position is an attitude in which the spine is in a natural position viewed from the side. Every person has his own sleeping position and it can differ from each other, we simply adopt an attitude in which we lie best and can sleep well. Sometimes this comfortable posture can cause back problems in the long term. You must prevent back complaints at all times. The common sleeping positions are:

Back position: The supine position provides a reasonably good support for the body, but can cause lower back complaints if it is not adequately supported. To keep the curvature of the spine as natural as possible, you can put a cloth in the loin/back cavity. A supine position while sleeping can have the following benefits:

• Body weight is evenly distributed with a good mattress; this can prevent arthritis.
• It prevents reflux complaints (heartburn) when the head, slightly raised, lies on a pillow.

Sleeping on the back can also have some drawbacks:

• Sleeping on the back increases the risk of snoring.
• Can lead to sleep apnea; respiratory arrest during sleep of at least 10 seconds.

Abdominal position: The prone position is often not recommended. Sleeping on the abdomen often causes back complaints, due to the curvature of the loins. The strong rotation of the head often causes neck complaints. In addition, abdomen sleepers often have the arms under or behind the head, this can also give rise to the neck and/or shoulder complaints. Sleeping on the stomach has no further advantages, disadvantages are:

• Back problems
• Neck complaints
• Shoulder complaints

Side position: The side position is seen next to the supine position as a good sleeping position. The posture is the most common sleeping position and ideally as follows: the legs are slightly raised and the lower arm is in front of the chest. Sleeping on the right side is preferred because if you sleep on the right side pressure on the liver and lungs is prevented.

What is a good mattress?
Finding a good mattress is sometimes a real challenge. Be well informed about the properties of the many different types of mattresses. Not only because the prices vary widely (from about 100 euros for a polyether mattress to more than 1000 euros for a pocket spring mattress), but also because the choice of a mattress that is suitable for you depends on various factors. When choosing an ideal mattress, it is important to pay attention to:

• Length of the mattress: A too short mattress is unsuitable for tall people. If the mattress is too short, the person can lay down spasmodically and can easily have back problems, neck complaints. A suitable mattress is about 25 centimeters longer than the body length.
• The width of the mattress: People with a strong posture have to buy a wider mattress than people with a narrow posture. If you find enough space, always choose it for the uncertainty and go for a wide mattress.
• Your body weight: If you are heavier or heavier in weight, a too soft mattress cannot be nice because you sink too far into it. A too soft mattress can also cause back problems. A mattress that is too hard, on the other hand, is not pleasant for a light person and can also cause back problems.
• Is the mattress anti-allergic? : Are you allergic to certain substances or materials pay attention. There are special hypoallergenic mattresses and mattress covers. These mattresses are also suitable for people with allergies too, for example, dust mites.
• A pressure distributing properties: A mattress often has certain pressure-distributing properties. These properties are important for example for back problems and neck complaints
• Ventilation: A mattress must have suitable ventilating properties. A person loses up to about half a liter of fluid per night. A mattress that does not ventilate properly can become a good home for bacteria and fungi.
• Hygiene of the mattress: If your hygiene is important, then a mattress with a removable, washable part is ideal. You can easily and quickly wash this part at home. This greatly improves hygiene, provided it is washable at 60 degrees.

A seller can not see at a glance which mattress is suitable for you. If you want to increase your chances of leaving the store with a good mattress that is suitable for you, then know which questions to ask. In this way, the seller can form a better picture and give good advice.

Back complaints due to slatted base/mesh base
In addition to different mattresses, there are also various slatted bases. Slatted bases, each with their own setting options and/or specific properties. For example, a slat base can be adjustable, manually, electrically or not at all. Very stiff or very flexible. Back complaints can be caused by a too slatted base or a sagging mesh base, which must then be replaced. A bed, however, is a total picture, a mattress must fit with a slat base and vice versa.