{"id":28241,"date":"2024-09-18T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T10:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/best-mattress-bad-back-2098"},"modified":"2024-09-23T10:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T14:12:09","slug":"best-mattress-bad-back-2098","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/best-mattress-bad-back-2098","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Mattress for Your Bad Back"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BestFinding the right mattress to fix back pain takes time\u2026<\/h2>\n

Got a bad back? You\u2019re not alone. Sore and aching backs send more people to doctors than any other single complaint and the busier we get, the more we suffer. Sitting all day at a desk or standing in heels wreaks havoc on spinal alignment and sadly, most of us are just not exercising enough to undo that damage.<\/p>\n

Sleep can help heal the abuse we throw at our backs but a good, supportive mattress can be hard to find. And the trouble is, if our backs don\u2019t get the rest they need, nothing will change.<\/p>\n

If you and your mattress have lost that loving feeling, let\u2019s talk about the difference between firmness and support and an important thing called conformability.<\/p>\n\n

What does mattress support mean and what does it have to do with my bad back?<\/h2>\n

When a mattress salesperson starts talking about support, they’re referring to how well a mattress can maintain an equally level surface for the lighter (head, hands and feet) and heavier (hips and torso) parts of your body. A very soft mattress can begin life as supportive but may lose the ability to bounce back over time. In some cases, a soft mattress that begins to sag (which often occurs in the center of the mattress) can cause back pain in and out of bed.<\/p>\n

An important thing to note is that some degree of dipping (in that middle third of your mattress) is a natural occurrence as areas that support the heaviest parts of the body gradually compress over time. Regardless of what\u2019s inside your mattress<\/a> \u2013 coils, foam or latex.<\/p>\n

What does mattress conformability mean and why is it important?<\/h2>\n

While a supportive mattress is important, pay attention to how it conforms to your shape as well. Conformability describes how a mattress will subtly mold to the unique curves of your body. A mattress with good conformability attends to heavier and lighter areas equally, which relieves pressure point pain and protects your back from pain.<\/p>\n

A mattress that lacks conformability can result in lower back pain<\/a> by forcing it into an unnaturally flat position. Your body is in alignment when the spine is (mostly) straight when lying on your side. When you lie on your back, your spine naturally forms an \u201cS\u201d shape.\u00a0 A supportive, conforming mattress allows your back muscles to relax, which improves healthy blood circulation and reduces tossing and turning.<\/p>\n

What type of mattress is best for reducing back pain?<\/h2>\n

Mom always said the firmer the mattress, the better and most of us still sleep on a mattress that feels more like the sidewalk than a bed. Thanks to that advice, chiropractors and massage therapists enjoy job security.<\/p>\n

\"BestTo minimize pain and discomfort<\/a>\u00a0and help your body relax into healing, regenerative sleep, you need a mattress that conforms to your body\u2019s \u00a0favorite sleeping positions while supporting all areas of your body. In general, mattresses fall into three categories.<\/p>\n