Adjustable Beds

Mattresses are a personal choice

Choosing the suitable mattress to sleep on is clearly a matter of personal choice.  No specific type of mattress is best for all people, likewise there is no mattress suitable for people with back problems.  Also, no correct sleep position is recommended.  This is due to several factors:

• Back problems have many causes and different back conditions may work better to specific types of beds, mattresses and sleeping positions

• Personal preference has a high degree in the choice of mattresses and what may be effective for one person may not have the same effect for another.

• Scientific research on mattresses and back pain is limited and results from these researches yielded insufficient conclusions

• In general, there is complexity in the causes of back pain, isolating to the type of mattress as having a significant role in improving the pain or aggravating it is difficult. 

It really boils down to personal preference in choosing the type of mattress that is suitable for any person. 

Additional Considerations in addition to mattresses that affect comfortable sleeping

It is important to note that the mattress is not the only factor for people experiencing pain and difficulty in sleeping.  Sleep may be affected by other factors that needs to be considered, including:

• Side effects of medicines

• Irregular patterns of sleep

• Caffeine/alcohol/tobacco use

• Sleep apnea

• Anxiety/stress

If comfort is not the only thing providing difficulty in sleeping, it is recommended that the patients consult their family physician to talk about other possible reasons and remedies for sleeplessness.  If back pain is persistent and significant, the mattress may have nothing to do with the problem but may be due to underlying conditions.  A thorough examination, diagnosis and treatment is always advisable for people with back problems. 

As a final note, having a comfortable sleep is first and foremost a personal decision.  Do not have the expectation that changing or swapping mattresses or beds will provide the remedy to lower back pain, and changing the type of bed or mattress should be done for the sake of having a comfortable and good night’s sleep.

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