Sleeping on a saggy, uncomfortable bed could not only cost you up to an hour’s sleep a night but it also could be contributing to your back problem. Ideally, your mattress should mould to your body; too soft and your body will slouch which could result in back pain; too firm and your hips and shoulders pressure points could feel discomfort.
The way you sleep may also be causing you pain. By adapting your sleep position you can help relieve some of the symptoms experienced when sleeping. We look at various sleep positions and work out what’s best for your back.
Sleeping On Your Side
One of the most common sleeping positions is lying on your side, with your legs and hips aligned and flexed. For back sufferers, this position can cause the lower spine to be rotated slightly, which may contribute to back or hip pain.
One way of preventing this problem is to place a pillow between the knees and thighs, supporting the body and realigning the spine.
Sleeping On Your Back
Back sleepers usually find that this is the best position for spinal alignment. People who sleep on their back can place a pillow under the knees as will help maintain the natural curve of the lower back, reducing any tensions. Or put a rolled-up towel under the small of the back for additional support.
Sleeping on your stomach
Front sleepers may find this position particularly hard on the back. One way of reducing the strain of sleeping on your front is to place a pillow under the pelvis and lower abdomen. And again under the head if it doesn’t put too much stress on the back. Another way of supporting the back is by rotating the body so that your head is facing a different way.
Orthopaedic Support
It’s often assumed that firmer beds are the best option for people with back pain. However, a bed that is right for your build and weight is more likely to provide the comfort and support that you need.
An orthopaedic bed can go some way to providing the right support to ease back pain when sleeping. Orthopaedic beds are renowned for their support and are designed to improve back health during sleep. King Koil’s range of orthopaedic beds come with a specially reinforced spring system that provides targeted back care support and they are International Chiropractors Association compliant.
The Mighty Bed® from Kaymed is designed to be ultra-durable with a long-term performance. It has a reinforced spring system and an extra-strong divan base.
Sleeping Upright
If you prefer or need to sleep upright for any health reason, your spine must be supported. An adjustable bed could the ideal choice to support this raised sleeping position. Allowing you to raise the head of the bed independently of the footed, you can gently lift the incline of the bed for back support.
What Next?
For information and advice on buying a new bed call, email or visit Dalzell’s in-store. Our expert staff are on hand to provide advice on getting better night’s sleep.
We have a great selection of adjustable beds and orthopaedic beds at our retail store in Markethill. We’re ideally located halfway between Armagh and Newry; 45 minutes from Belfast and an hour from Dublin. We’re off the A28, close to Drogheda and Dundalk, and we’re fully re-opened and look forward to welcoming your custom.
View our extensive range of electric and orthopaedic beds from top brands Sherborne Upholstery, MiBed, Respa and King Koil. Or you can call us on 028 3755 1260 to purchase over the phone. Your new adjustable bed comes with Free Pillows and the added reassurance of Free Delivery* throughout Northern Ireland, and Counties Monaghan, Louth and Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland. * Competitive rates available throughout the rest of Ireland.
