How to choose the right orthopedic mattress for a bed

Those who have problems with sleeping sooner or later think how to choose a good orthopedic mattress for a bed. After all, the quality of sleep is influenced not only by silence, fresh air and health, but also correctly selected bedding. A mattress is an important element that supports the spine in a comfortable position throughout the night. About the characteristics and rules of choice, read this article.

What is the advantage of an orthopedic mattress

On how we get enough sleep, the activity and quality of our life depends. To get up "from that leg", pick up in the bedroom suitable for you orthopedic mattress. Unlike the usual, an orthopedic mattress allows you to keep the human spine in anatomical position throughout the entire sleep time. This design completely repeats the contours of the body, providing relaxation of the muscles, and, consequently, a full rest.

It should be understood that the mattress itself does not treat back disease, but it contributes to better health: it helps to relieve the spine, relieve fatigue and relax. Therefore, it would be more correct to call orthopedic not the mattress itself, but the effect that it gives. To choose a mattress with individual characteristics, study the types of structures, fillers and other important characteristics.

Spring mattresses

Mattresses come in two types: spring and springless. It is impossible to determine which one is better. Among the models of both the first and the second type there are samples with a unique effect. No mattress will suit everyone equally. Rigid are suitable for obese people, and for lean ones will be only a problem, because they will not bend at all under a small weight. So the whole orthopedic effect will come to naught. Therefore, it is necessary to consider both types to choose your sample.

When choosing a spring design, you should pay attention to the number of springs on the sleeper. The optimum density is 550 pieces. The more springs - the higher the orthopedic effect. Spring mattresses, in turn, are divided into two types:

• with dependent spring units,
• with independent spring blocks.

Dependent spring unit - unit with continuous braiding. All springs are connected together. This ensures high strength of the structure. Such can withstand heavy loads. At a relatively low cost, a mattress with a dependent spring block does not have sufficient orthopedic properties. Such products are better to buy for preventive purposes.

Mattresses with independent spring blocks - designs in which each spring is placed in a separate cover and works autonomously. This allows the product to adjust to the contours of the body of the lying person. When pressing on a certain area, only the springs that are there are bent. Neighborhood is not set in motion. This is the main difference of such products - the "hammock" effect is excluded.

Fillers are placed between the springs and the cover in the mattress. Examples:

1. Merino sheep wool insulates the product, suitable for people with restless sleep.
2. Felt is a soft layer insulator from a spring unit. Makes the mattress elastic and durable.
3. Coco coir. The thicker the layer of coconut - the stiffer the mattress.
4. Latex is a material made from rubber tree juice.
5. Spunbond is a synthetic fiber that repels moisture.
6. Horsehair is a hard material with healing effect.
7. Sea grass is a filler for medium hardness mattresses with an additional aromatherapy effect.
8. Cotton fiber is a hypoallergenic and breathable filler.

Springless mattresses

This bed is suitable for those who do not like the pushing effect of springs. It is interesting that the most rigid samples of mattresses are precisely among the springless type. Bonus of such products in the absence of metal parts. This eliminates the magnetic and electrostatic effects on the body.

Fillers springless mattresses:

• latex,
• water, air,
• coconut coir.

Latex is a soft and resilient material of natural origin. He repeats the contours of the body and gently supports it. The structure of latex is similar to the structure of honeycombs. Inhomogeneous perforation of the latex allows making zones of different rigidity( for different parts of the body).This material is durable, and it costs not cheap. The budget alternative is artificial latex, its effect can be compared with a spring mattress from independent blocks "Bonnel", but not with natural latex filler.

Coconut coir is obtained from the top layers of the nut. This material is durable, hygienic, does not lend itself to decay, does not deform, is well ventilated. Coconut fillers are suitable for those who like to sleep on hard surfaces. Buy these products, mainly for medical reasons.

Mattresses with air and water filling are rather rare specimens, although they differ in the greatest orthopedic effect. To fill the product with water at home, you will have to work hard, because the mass of such a design can reach a ton. Change the water will have time 2-3 years. A compressor regulating the temperature is attached to the air structures. This device is quite noisy. Another disadvantage is the rubber shell, which gives the greenhouse effect.

Rigidity

There are three levels of stiffness:

• soft,
• medium rigidity,
• rigid.

Soft mattresses are distinguished by a large amount of filler between the cover and springs( in spring structures).It can be latex, holofayber, wool, orthopedic foam. Rigid mattresses have either a reinforced spring block or a rigid filler: coconut coir, thermally bonded linen, sisal. Medium-hard mattresses combine soft and hard fillers.

There are many-sided designs, so-called seasonal. They can be turned if necessary, changing the rigidity. You can buy a mattress with reinforcement around the perimeter. It is built in a box of orthopedic foam, supporting the entire structure and allowing you to sit comfortably on the edge of the mattress.

Cover

An important detail - mattress cover. The body should be comfortable during sleep. The quality of the fabric affects not only the sensations, but also the life of the bedding. A good cover has hydrophobicity, elasticity and air permeability.

Removable covers are good in that they can be washed separately, but they do not completely fit the mattress, which reduces the life of the mattress. The magazine "Miss Purity" warns: there is a danger that the removable cover sits after washing, and it can not be put back on. Wash strictly according to the instructions! A non-removable cover will last longer, but the product will have to be cleaned completely and dry cleaned.

The best fabric for the case is Jacquard. It is solid and pleasant in appearance.

Advice
Choose jacquard from natural cotton fabric. On artificial materials the body does not rest. After sleep, it remains a feeling that you slept on an oilcloth. The compromise variant is Jacquard upholstery made from mixed fabric: an insignificant share of synthetics gives strength, and this case is somewhat cheaper.

For whom mattress

is selected. Individual features are something that must be taken into account first. Choose the product should be guided by medical indications, weight, age, etc.

1. There are children's and teenage mattresses. More often they are springless type. For babies it is more important to ventilate the filler( for a baby a good microclimate is created), and for a teenager - rigidity( because of a rudimentary spine).
2. A hard mattress is suitable for large people, which will not sag under excessive weight.
3. People with a small body weight will correctly choose a soft design, since the rigid will not be enough to bend and adjust to the contours of the body.
4. With pains in the spine, the hardest mattresses have the best orthopedic effect.
5. With pain in the lower back, the best are soft structures that support the contours of the body.
6. People over the age of 50 do not recommend too hard fillers to avoid problems with intervertebral discs.
7. For families with different body weights, designs with independent spring blocks are suitable. They do not allow a partner with less weight to roll down to the other half.

Brands

You can trust the following Russian manufacturers:

• Askona,
• Mediflex.

Proven manufacturers in the US:

• Serta,
• Sleep Professor,
• King Koli.

When choosing an orthopedic mattress, be sure to rely on the doctor's advice not to harm yourself. And the most important criterion of choice is your own comfort. Let your mattress give you a full rest!