Memory Foam Mattress - A Boon for Those with Back Pain!

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Memory Foam Mattress - A Boon for Those with Back
Pain!

• Back pain is a common problem for most people,
  around the world. It may start as a dull pain
  and if not addressed immediately can lead to
  chronic pain. Pain that is experienced in the
  lower or upper back can be for many reasons
  ranging from bad posture to an improper
  lifestyle. However, a good nights sleep in a
  supportive and comfortable mattress can give
  great relief to back pain. One such type of
  mattress that provides pain relief and support is
  the memory foam mattress. Lets find out why
  memory foam is considered as a boon for those
  with back pain
• Support
• One of the most important considerations to make
  for a person who is suffering from chronic back
  pain is to check for solid support from the
  mattress. It helps in maintaining a neutral
  spinal alignment and also keeps the body in a
  comfortable position. An important point to
  remember is that support and firmness are not one
  and the same. You can have a soft mattress but
  still be supportive and a firm mattress that
  offers no support to the body at all. Providing
  adequate support is more about maintaining proper
  neutral spinal alignment more than anything.
• Mattresses available in the market can be
  categorized into two main types
• Zoned support These are mattresses that offer
  different support to different parts of the
  body. For example, a softer foam at the shoulders
  and a firmer one at the hip region offers pain
  relief and also promotes a healthy body line.

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• Balance foam This is the most common type of
  mattress available in the market. Memory foam
  mattress uses a balanced foam to provide pain
  relief for people suffering from chronic pain
  relief.
• Firmness

• Firmness is determined by how the surface reacts
  when pressure is applied to it. A firmer
  mattress means, the sleeper does not sink while
  sleeping whereas a softer bed allows the sleeper
  to sink in. The firmness scale ranges from 1 to
  10 with 10 being the most firm.
• When considering the firmness, the sleeping
  position needs to be determined opine experts
  from Wakefit. As per a study, purchasing
  mattresses based on sleeping position can help in
  alleviating pain and discomfort. For those who
  are suffering from back pain, a medium-firm
• memory foam mattress soothes the pain at the
  lumbar region and provides hip support.
• The sleepers weight is also a factor to be
  considered when choosing the mattress for back
  pain
• People who are lightweight should sleep on a
  softer mattress
• People who fall in the average weight category
  should choose a medium-firm mattress
• Overweight people need a firm mattress
• Pressure relief

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• People who have chronic back pain should find a
  mattress that reduces pressure at pressure
  points. It could be the neck, shoulder, or
  lumbar. The pressure points are created when the
  surface pushes the body which leads to spinal
  misalignment. When that happens there is more
  pressure on the back and leads to pain throughout
  the body. So it is best to sleep on a surface
  that does not create pressure on the joints. That
  helps to reduce pressure on the spine and lower
  back. Memory foam mattress contours as per the
  shape of the body and hence soothes aches. It
  does not immediately respond to pressure and
  provides proper contouring at the sensitive
  joints and hence the best mattress for back pain.
  Since not all memory foam mattresses are made
  the same, look for one that offers optimal
  support.
• Is your Mattress Causing Back Pain?
• Often it is difficult to figure out the exact
  reason for your back pain. But there can be some
  pointers to find out if the mattress is the root
  cause
• If you happen to experience pain when you get up
  in the morning and after some time it reduces.
• If you wake up in the middle of the night with
  pain or end up tossing and turning to reduce
  pressure on the joints.
• The above signs are indications that back pain is
  due to the mattress. Also, check if your
  mattress is older than 8 years as you will be
  more prone to pains. Older mattresses suffer
  wear and tear and offer reduced comfort and
  support which leads to pains and aches.
• A General Guideline for Back Pain Sufferers
• Opt for a softer mattress if you are a side
  sleeper as it helps to adjust to the side
  profile which has more curves that other sleeping
  positions.
• Back sleepers should choose a firmer mattress as
  that offers back support and does
• not allow the body to sink.
• Stomach sleepers should opt for a firm mattress
  as it reduces all the problems created by
  sleeping in this position.
• Quality sleep is essential to get relief from
  back pain as it helps in relaxing and
  rejuvenating the painful muscles. Consider
  buying a new memory foam mattress if you wake up
  with pain in the morning as it can help you get
  a comfortable sleep. If you are suffering from
  chronic pain then consult a doctor.