Mattress (Posture and Sleep)
Jennie Gandhi
April 26, 2009
Sleep is the only way our body recovers from constant activity. Skin and hair repair also happens during sleep. A good night´s sleep is the best gift to oneself. For the same it is important to get the posture right. There are several times we feel still tired in the mornings as we had been turning all night to get some sleep. The proverbial 40 winks are not necessary for everybody. A good sleep is when the mind is clear, in a dream state and once awake we feel refreshed to take up any activity.
A bad bed can cause severe back problems and many times the root cause for neck pain or spondylosis is an incorrect posture. Investing in a good mattress as well as pillow is essential. Ergonomics is also involved while sleeping just like we use a posture to sit or walk. Constant abuse of our physical capacity makes us sloppy and this affects our sleep.
A good mattress actually takes the shape of your body. Sleeping on one side again is not recommended and it is natural to use different postures while sleeping.
Improving sleep is the best way to concentrate on better health. Spine health is very much important but most of us take things for granted until posed with a problem. Many times doctors also advise us certain sleep postures that is desirable to overcome a certain nerve or bone related ailment.
There are several mattresses in the market that seem luxurious with the latest technology and decorative colors. But buying the right mattress will ensure good health in terms of better sleep and rejuvenation. The mattress must be able to distribute your weight especially in areas of joints or those that allow flexibility like the neck, back, hip joint or ankles. Any part of the body like upper of lower body should not sink into the mattress.
Try several positions lying down for about 15 minutes to get an idea of the mattress. Personal choices vary from coir, coils, pure cotton fillings, hypoallergenic ones and also foam build up. But again each person comfort level varies and hence it is better to try out a few options rather than opting for one which is branded or has a heavy price tag.
While you select the right mattresses for you do check out some designer furniture that could add some magic to the interior designing of your dream home.
A bad bed can cause severe back problems and many times the root cause for neck pain or spondylosis is an incorrect posture. Investing in a good mattress as well as pillow is essential. Ergonomics is also involved while sleeping just like we use a posture to sit or walk. Constant abuse of our physical capacity makes us sloppy and this affects our sleep.
A good mattress actually takes the shape of your body. Sleeping on one side again is not recommended and it is natural to use different postures while sleeping.
Improving sleep is the best way to concentrate on better health. Spine health is very much important but most of us take things for granted until posed with a problem. Many times doctors also advise us certain sleep postures that is desirable to overcome a certain nerve or bone related ailment.
There are several mattresses in the market that seem luxurious with the latest technology and decorative colors. But buying the right mattress will ensure good health in terms of better sleep and rejuvenation. The mattress must be able to distribute your weight especially in areas of joints or those that allow flexibility like the neck, back, hip joint or ankles. Any part of the body like upper of lower body should not sink into the mattress.
Try several positions lying down for about 15 minutes to get an idea of the mattress. Personal choices vary from coir, coils, pure cotton fillings, hypoallergenic ones and also foam build up. But again each person comfort level varies and hence it is better to try out a few options rather than opting for one which is branded or has a heavy price tag.
While you select the right mattresses for you do check out some designer furniture that could add some magic to the interior designing of your dream home.
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