Change Your Mattress – Your Mattress is Really Old
Can’t remember the last time you replaced it? Your back may be in trouble. A good mattress lasts 9 to 10 years, but you may want to consider changing it between 5 and 7 years, especially if you suffer with back pain.
Firmer Mattress but not too Firm
In an ideal world your spine should be kept in a neutral position throughout the night. You want to avoid holding an uncomfortable position for too long. If you have larger hips and shoulders then you may need a slightly softer mattress to achieve this position.
- If your mattress is too firm your lower back will have to sag to reach the mattress.
- If you have a mattress that is too soft then you will sink into it and your lower back will have to accommodate by shifting the other way – equally uncomfortable.
Experiment: Firming it up
If you feel you need a firmer bed try making sure the mattress is on a solid base i.e. put a board between a softer divan base and the mattress or drag the mattress onto the floor for a few nights.
Softening it up
If you feel you need softer bed you can put a duvet over the mattress or try a memory foam mattress topper which can soften the bed up a bit.
If you are struggling with back pain, do not worry it is very common, with 80% of the population suffering with it at one time or another. Our Liverpool Chiropractor can help you with fast, effective pain relief, and as well as diagnosing the symptoms we will also help find the cause so that you enjoy long term pain relief. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact us here.
