Lower back pain is so common that up to 30 to 40 percent of South Africans will experience this discomfort at some point in their lives. However, you don’t have to live with back pain. Lower back pain can be successfully treated with non-invasive methods, and in fact it might be as simple as investing in the best mattress for back pain.
Back pain not only impacts your waking hours, but it also leads to restless sleep and tiredness in the morning. There are many reasons that can cause and contribute to back pain, but most people don’t realise that their mattress could be contributing to the problem.
Not only do we need the right amount of sleep but also the right mattress to rest our bodies on. The best mattress for back pain allows for proper spinal alignment, which encourages muscles to relax. However, with such a wide selection of mattresses available, it’s difficult to know exactly which mattress will help.
In the past, if you were suffering from lower back pain you were advised to invest in a firm mattress, however this is no longer the case. A recent study of people with low back pain showed that those who slept on a hard mattress had the poorest sleep quality. This is because a mattress that is too firm is unable to support your spine. However, a bed that is too soft can also contribute to pain.
The best mattress for back pain is designed by orthopedics
The best mattress allows for full support of the spine, and targets pressure relief. Mattresses with Posturepedic Technology™ are designed by orthopedics to support every part of your body and offers the following benefits:
- Pressure relieving comfort for undisturbed sleep: from ultra-plush to cushion firm, built with premium materials.
- The support you need: deep-down orthopedically correct support with a superior edge support system.
- A system where everything works together to give you the same great comfort and support for a long time: extra durability that repays your investment day after day.
However, the truth is that there is no single recommendation for the best mattress for back pain. It’s a highly personal decision and the best bet is to spend some time actually testing out different beds, spending at least 10 minutes lying down on each bed to get a feel for it.
Adjustable beds are a game changer when it comes to quality sleep. Sealy Posturematic Adjustable Base beds come with customised head and foot adjustment options, a dual massage function, a flashlight and an LCD Clock.
Other tips for better sleep with back pain
- Try sleep in a different position and use a pillow to support different body parts. If you’re a side sleeper, place a pillow between your knees. If you sleep on your back, place the pillow underneath your knees.
- Try not to sleep on your stomach because this sleep position puts extra strain on your spine.
- Make sure your pillow is at a comfortable height and not creating too much pressure on your neck. Your pillow should be placed under your head and neck, not your shoulders.