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Dormia Mattress Review - What's the Best Mattress for You A good mattress will protect the back for the many hours that you are in bed. A mattress that properly supports the body will also be a very important element in helping relieve stress on the muscles and joints of the back. The most important information needed for finding the best mattress to support the back involves knowing your sleeping position. The information below will help you to search for the best mattress for you. Dormia Memory Foam | Dormia Latex Mattress | Adjustable Beds | Pillows and ToppersThe general rule of thumb for back sleepers is that when shopping for a mattress, go firm. Unfortunately, people often mistake a firm, supportive mattress for one that is just plain hard. The reason a firm mattress works better in this case than a softer type is simply that the spine needs to be kept straight when you are on your back. A mattress that gives too much or bends inwardly will not be supportive enough for the spine. Back sleepers have a larger area to lie on than side sleepers, which translates to less weight per square inch of the body. Therefore a mattress that is more firm will hold the spine in check without irritating the muscles and joints. Placing a pillow or using a support knee elevating wedge under your legs while on your back will be beneficial, as it can reduce the traction from the psoas muscles attached to the spine. The best mattress for back sleepers will have a supportive and firm density, but also have enough give to conform to the joints, with a softer overlay to provide more comfort for the muscles and joints. (Back to top of page) The Best Mattress for Side Sleepers Don't be fooled by all those promotions which state that firm mattresses are necessary for good support. Firm mattresses work better for back sleepers than they do for side sleepers. This does not imply that a soft mattress will be more beneficial. A mattress that gives too much or bends inwardly will not be supportive enough for the spine. However, back sleepers have a larger area to lie on than side sleepers, which translates to less weight per square inch of the body. Therefore a mattress that is too firm will put too much pressure on the very sensitive areas of the hip and shoulder, thereby causing irritation to those regions over time.  The best mattress for side sleepers will have a supportive density, but also have enough give to conform to the bumps and curves of the body, with a softer overlay to provide more comfort for the muscles and joints. When lying on your side, always put a pillow or orthopedic leg space between your knees to prevent rotation of the pelvis and spine. This measure will combine to keep your spine in a more correct alignment while sleeping. A leg space helps prevent torque on the spine from pelvic rotation when you are on your side, while moving with your body if you roll on your back. (Back to top of page)The Best Mattress for Stomach Sleepers Sleeping on your stomach can be irritating to your neck and back due to the complete rotation of the neck to one side while in this position. While it is not recommended that you sleep on your stomach, if you can't make the change to your side or back, keep the following in mind: Pick a mattress that is soft enough on the surface to substitute for the lack of a pillow, as using a pillow while on your stomach will only push the neck further to a rotated and backward extended position. This compression can be a source of irritation to the joints and soft tissue of the spine. Don't be fooled by all those promotions which state that firm mattresses are necessary for good support. Firm mattresses work better for back sleepers than they do for side or stomach sleepers. This does not imply that a soft mattress will be more beneficial. A mattress that gives too much or bends inwardly will not be supportive enough for the spine. The best mattress for a stomach sleeper will have a supportive density, but also have enough give to conform to the bumps and curves of the body, with a softer overlay to substitute for the lack of a pillow and provide more comfort for the muscles and joints. When lying on your stomach, always put a pillow wedge under one side of the pelvis and same side leg, thereby limiting the amount of rotation of upper spine. While this will still not be a perfect position, these tips should combine to keep your spine in a more correct alignment while sleeping. Leg spaces are recommended for side sleepers to help prevent torque on the spine from pelvic rotation. Stomach sleepers that want to break the habit can use a wedge to help keep you on your side, while moving with your body if you roll on your back. (Back to top of page) The Best Mattress for All Sleepers A mattress that properly supports the body should be solid enough to not cave inward with body pressure and yet have enough give to allow contouring of the body. This is especially important with side sleepers, as a lot of pressure is placed on the shoulders and hips. While back sleepers can get away with a more firm mattress, the contouring of the body that occurs with a mattress that gives with pressure applied will hold the body in a more proper position for a comfortable sleep. Sleeping on your stomach can be irritating to your neck and back due to the complete rotation of the neck to one side while in this position. While it is not recommended that you sleep on your stomach, if you still move around to all positions, or if you have a bed mate which sleeps in a different position than you, keep the following in mind: Pick a mattress that is soft enough on the surface to substitute for the lack of a pillow when on your stomach, as using a pillow in this position will only push the neck further to a rotated and backward extended position. This compression can be a source of irritation to the joints and soft tissue of the spine. The best mattress for all position sleepers will have a supportive density, but also have enough give to conform to the bumps and curves of the body, with a softer overlay to substitute for the lack of a pillow and provide more comfort for the muscles and joints. When lying on your stomach, always put a pillow to wedge under one side of the pelvis and same side leg, thereby limiting the amount of rotation of the upper spine. Back sleepers can place a pillow under their legs to reduce traction on the spine. When lying on your side, always put a pillow or orthopedic leg space between your knees to prevent rotation of the pelvis and spine. We recommend a leg space, as it helps prevent torque on the spine from pelvic rotation when you are on your side, while moving with your body if you roll on your back. This measure will combine to keep your spine in a more correct alignment while sleeping. While back sleeping is still the most supportive position for the spine and stomach sleeping will still have the potential to irritate the muscles and joints, these tips should combine to keep your spine in a more correct alignment while sleeping. (Back to top of page) Dormia's website is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. Dormia is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of this website. Always consult your own GP if you're in any way concerned about your health. |
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