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Sleep ·
Sleeping with a
Curved Spine ·
"Select a firm
mattress and box spring set that does not sag. ·
If necessary, place a
board under your mattress. ·
You can also place the mattress
on the floor temporarily if necessary. ·
If you've always slept on
a soft surface, it may be more painful to change to a hard surface. Try to
do what is most comfortable for you. ·
Try using a back support
(lumbar support) at night to make you more comfortable. A rolled sheet
or towel tied around your waist may be helpful." Mayfield Clinic: Posture for a Healthy Back "A well-designed innerspring mattress
will give good support for 10 - 15 years. You need one which is firm
enough that your spine does not sag in a U shape, but not so firm
that your weight is supported only at shoulder and hip, with the spine
between unsupported and sagging. I use a King Koil Spinal Guard
[mattress], and have for the past 12 years." ·
Mattress.com: FAQ - About Mattresses ·
The Granary: Purchasing a New Mattress "She may have sensory issues and the deep
pressure of sleeping on the floor feels better. Try putting a piece of
plywood under her mattress to make her bed harder." BabyCenter, L.L.C: The Girl Who Can only Sleep on the
Floor "A good night’s sleep starts with
what you put your spine on. Your spine’s worst sleep thief is a squishy,
lumpy mattress. Use a firm mattress. A three-quarter inch piece of plywood
under your mattress will make it even firmer. ·
The best position for
sleeping is to lie on your side with your hips and knees bent toward your
chest and your head on a small, firm pillow. A small pillow between your
knees maintains leg circulation and proper spinal alignment. ·
If you must sleep on
your back, support
your knees with a pillow and keep your neck elongated (not crunched forward
on a big pillow)." Health Resources EAP: Sitting, Standing or Lying Down
(PDF/Adobe Acrobat) · "Waterbeds keep the body in a 'hammock'
position which is hard on the spine. They often feel great at first, partially
because they're soft, partially because they're heated. Get the same effect
(and better sleep) with a good innerspring mattress, a topper if you like the
softness, and an electric mattress pad if you like the warmth. · Futons are
hopeless, and provide lousy support. Avoid them if you can. · If your foam mattress is more than 3 years old, or your
innerspring is more than 15 years old, it needs to be replaced." |