Mattress Comfort

Mattress Guidelines for Sleep Comfort

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:10:15 -0800

The right mattress can really help one have a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling rested and refreshed; and sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause sleeplessness, back pain, and overall aches and pains. For people with a back problem, a mattress isn’t a good fit can make the pain worse.

Psychological Techniques, Sleep Environment, and Better Sleep

Ben Parr — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:37:08 -0800

Two additional sleep aids include utilizing psychological approaches to reduce pain and fall asleep and setting up a sleep-conducive environment.

Using psychological approaches to minimize pain at bedtime

"Mind over matter” can help patients override or re-balance pain signals with more pleasant, sleep-inducing thoughts. A few techniques that have proven successful are:

Considerations When Buying a New Mattress

Ben Parr — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:11:30 -0800

When shopping for a mattress, it is important to be aware of the quality and value of each potential purchase. The following are things a patient should consider when purchasing a new mattress:

Using an Adjustable Bed for Back Problems

Ben Parr — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:36:16 -0800

An adjustable bed has the potential to help anyone who feels more comfortable in an inclined position (such as sitting on a recliner with the feet up) rather than when lying on a regular flat mattress. The following provides a few examples of certain back conditions and how an inclined position in an adjustable bed can sometimes help the patient feel more comfortable.

Tips on Buying a High-Quality Mattress

Ben Parr — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:21:39 -0800

Before buying a mattress, it is best to try sleeping on it. People may try different beds in hotels, at other people’s houses, etc. and when they find the best mattress for them, then they buy the same make/model. If it’s not possible to sleep on a mattress first, it’s advisable to at least lie on the mattress in the store until feeling sure that it is a comfortable fit.

There are two main factors that comprise a mattress:

Mattress, Back Support and Sleep Comfort Advice: Mattress Topper, Sofas, and AEROs

Ben Parr — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:10:23 -0700

Back-to-Back: Spine-Health Users share tips on experiences with Sleep Comfort

Want to know more about sleep problems and insomnia from those who have been affected most? In our Back-to-Back section, users and patietns share tips and advice about back support, mattresses, and sleep. Please read through our Back-to-Back pages or discuss sleep and insomnia on our message boards

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Mattress, Back Support and Sleep Comfort Advice: Select Comfort, Pillow Choices, and Simple Mattresses

Ben Parr — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:10:21 -0700

Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with Sleep Comfort

Want to know more about sleep problems and insomnia from those who have been affected most? In our Back-to-Back section, patients share tips and advice about back support, mattresses, and sleep. Please read through our Back-to-Back pages or discuss sleep and insomnia on our message boards

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