Choosing the right mattress and pillow is an essential moment for relaxation. Osteopathic doctor Vladimir Zhivotov explained to socialbites.ca which accessories can cause back and neck pain, and which will provide quality rest.
“Forget everything you’ve heard before about choosing a mattress and pillow. Do not rush when choosing a mattress, because this product will serve you for many years, and your quality of life will largely depend on it. The purchase is expensive, and in most cases sleep accessories cannot be exchanged or returned,” the expert began.
The expert noted that the popular hard mattress is mostly suitable only for people whose back is completely healthy.
“It will be almost impossible for everyone to relax on a hard floor because their skeletons have transfers and due to the hardness of the mattress, it cannot take this into account and adapt to the body. However, very soft mattresses are not suitable for everyone. Because the heaviest parts of the body will fail. For people with severe scoliosis, this can be a great option. Mattresses for children and the elderly can also be soft. But most adults are suitable for medium-firm mattresses,” said Zhivotov.
He also listed criteria that would help when choosing a mattress and pillows in a store.
“To get an idea about a bed, you need to lie on it for at least a few minutes. You will know when you meet your ideal match. Your body will feel good, every muscle will start to relax, it will seem like breathing will become easier,” the doctor explained.
As for the choice of pillow, according to the expert, it should not be too elastic and dense, otherwise the head will not “fall” under its own weight to a sufficient depth where the neck will take the correct position.
“The pillow should not be too high because then the neck will bend too much relative to the spine. They are suitable for people with serious injuries, dislocated skull bones, or gastrointestinal problems. For everyone else, a height that fills the distance between head and shoulders in the side position is sufficient,” advises Vladimir Zhivotov.
He noted that attention should be paid to feather and feather pillows.
“The height of artificially filled pillows can sometimes be adjusted. “Such models either have a valve or consist of several layers that can be pulled out and placed on the chest plate,” the expert concluded.
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