A bad bed can be a primary culprit for back pain, and the longer you put off upgrading to a new mattress, the worse your back might get.
A bad back is never a good thing. It could also mean many things. This includes underlying issues such as disc disorders, sciatica, or back-related injuries. Sometimes its train from work, coupled up with a bad mattress! A bad bed can be a primary culprit for back pain, and the longer you put off upgrading to a new mattress, the worse your back might get. You have to educate yourself before venturing out to buy a new bed because it is a commitment that you will be with for a long time. Read on for three helpful tips for buying a mattress for bad backs.
Make Sure the Firmness Level Matches Up with Your Sleep Position
We all know that support and firmness are the most crucial factors when it comes to sleeping on a bad back. But it is not the end-all-be-all. You also have to factor in your favorite sleeping position, as this will definitely tell you which pressure points are hit by your mattress. If you’re a side sleeper, sleeping on a soft to medium mattress is perfect to avoid unnecessary pressure on your hips and shoulders. A firmness level is needed to allow the shoulders and hips to sink a little while still giving support. Back sleepers farewell with medium-firmed mattresses. Also, try to avoid sleeping on your stomach, as this can cause your middle area to sag up, overextending your lower back and causing more pain.
Check Whether It Combats Sleeping Hot
Since we have narrowed it down to memory foam, we might as well address the problem of memory foam being a bit too hot to sleep on. Some terms or products to look out for if this is an issue for you are gel-infused memory foam mattresses, perforated mattresses, air cooling systems, open-cell memory foam, or air ventilation systems.
Read Some Honest Customer Reviews
To avoid hurting your back even more, nothing can tell you more about a mattress and is actual firmness level and cooling capabilities other than some honest customer reviews. Find a few of them to see what the general consensus is for back pain.
A GOOD NIGHT OF REST WITH MATTRESS PEDDLERS
When doing your research on Mattress Peddlers, you’ll find we match up to top-quality mattress company criteria, and even go beyond it! We’ve been a family-owned business providing quality mattresses and furniture throughout Delaware and even beyond since 1994. We love working closely with our customers to figure out their needs and also offer free shipping throughout Lewes, Millsboro, Rehoboth Beach, Harbeson, and the surrounding areas of Delaware.
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