A Good Mattress - Patron Saint of Human Spine

Spine, the back bone, is the main support of the body. The spinal column is one of the most vital structures in the human body, providing adequate support for our trunks and making all of our movements possible. For this reason, we should offer good protection measures for our spine, especially when we sleep. While looking at a person from the side, the spine is not growing straight, but commonly referred to as an “S” curve (spinal curve) defined by the three-column spine concept. If you often wake up feeling nostalgia and tired, it is time to purchase a new mattress for your spinal health and sleep comfort.

Buying a mattress can be a very difficult task. Physicians have pointed out that, your spine should be straight when you lie on your side. If the mattress is too soft or too hard, the spine will be curved. Some people like a firmer mattress while some like a softer mattress, depending on personal preference. A hard mattress is not always best. If a bed is too hard, it may add uncomfortable pressure on your hips and shoulders, cutting off circulation at key pressure points on your body. And your back muscles have to work harder to keep your spine straight. It is harmful to your health and your spine might not be aligned. If a bed is too soft, it can cause joint and back pain as the body sinks into the mattress, making the spine adopt an unnatural position. This may also tighten up on muscles and ligaments, leading to back pain & leg aches. Sometimes it may even cause spinal deformity, and accelerate muscle damages & spinal hyperplasia.

What is the best mattress to buy? Take your time to select a mattress that meets your own requirements for comfort and support. Before you make your decision, it is best to try sleeping on it. The following 4 practical guidelines are designed to help you choose the best mattress.

1. When shopping at a store, first of all, you should sit on the side of a mattress for a few minutes and then stand up. If the mattress pad sinks, it is too soft to buy.

2. The other important point when purchasing is to lie down on it for several minutes and give it a test. Just lie on your back and try to slide your hand under the small of your back. If your palm slides easily, the bed is too hard.

3. If the bed is for two people, a double bed mattress, both should test it at the same time and ensure that you have enough space to sleep and roll on the bed.

4. It is usually worth the investment to select a high-quality mattress. The mattress base should be made of good materials, solid and thick. Do not be fooled by the price. What we need is “high performance, not high price”. Checking the quality of innerspring is the most important. If you can touch the spring over the mattress surface, the mattress is too thin to sleep comfortably. But if you feel “empty”, the mattress provides poor alignment and can be deformed easily. If possible, you should let the mattress vertically stand to see if it is well-made. A bad mattress can not stand upright. Also, mattress corners should have weight and substance, and edges should be solid but resilient as well.