The Dangers of Sleep Disruption and Choosing the Right Mattress
Being able to achieve 7-9 hours of sleep per night, 5 times a week, seems like an impossible expectation for millions of people, but it is what a body needs to stay strong, maintain optimum energy levels, concentrate at its highest ability, and sustain a well-functioning immune system. Although it seems obvious to most that we need to sleep well to be well, insomnia remains a common problem. Studies show that roughly 30% of people experience sleep disruptions and about 10% of the general population exhibits symptoms associated with Daytime Functional Impairment, a condition consistent with insomnia.
There are many factors that may cause insomnia, among those being stress, work schedule, irregular bedtime schedule, eating habits, medications, physical pain, and inhospitable sleeping areas.
Although solving the complex puzzle of sleep disorders remains greatly a mystery, there are certain steps that can be taken to improve the situation. For the sake of this month’s blog, we will help you better understand what is causing your sleep difficulties, if your sleeping surface is at fault, and how to choose the best mattress for you.
What factors are keeping you awake?
The environment in which you sleep can affect insomnia in many ways. If you are finding that your mattress is causing you too feel too hot or is not the proper firmness to keep you comfortable, your body will become restless, exacerbating the insomnia.
The Hybrid for All Over Comfort
If you find yourself tossing and turning, unable to find a comfortable position, and losing valuable sleep, you probably need a hybrid mattress. The hybrid mattress uses a series of coils that cradle your body while aligning your spine. There are additional layers of foam on top to provide even more cushion. The coils act independently, creating just the right comfort for your hips, shoulders, and glutes. Some hybrid mattresses also allow you to pick a different firmness for each side of the bed, which is great for those that have partners with different needs.
Innerspring to Keep Things Cool
Many people find that they feel hot at night, especially those dealing with menopause and hot flashes. This accounts for a tremendous amount of lost sleep, and your current mattress may be complicating matters. Although the memory foam mattress is popular for its superior comfort, it really is a poor choice for people suffering from sleep loss due to sweating at night. A regular memory foam mattress will cradle you in comfort, but at the same time, because it hugs your body, it can trap heat in that cozy cocoon. If you want a mattress that will relieve the feeling of elevated temperature, you should consider an innerspring mattress. Although an innerspring mattress is one of the oldest types around, technology has kept up with foam and they can provide exceptional comfort. The coils that offer support supply airflow on your sleeping surface which keeps you cooler, and helps you fall asleep and stay asleep.
Memory Foam to Relieve Back Pain
When you are experiencing back pain, sleep is difficult to achieve and you may tend to lean toward finding a soft surface to alleviate the discomfort. The truth is that a pillow-like surface can further misalign the spine, causing even further discomfort and trouble sleeping. For those with back pain, the most important thing is to provide solid support for the spine for your individual sleeping position. Medium firmness mattresses that can be found in memory foam, or latex, tend to offer the ideal blend of softness and support.
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