Hard mattresses

 Hard mattresses

Very many problems with the spine and back occur due to the fact that we sleep incorrectly. We use low-quality pillows and mattresses. Soft objects fail under body weight and over time deform the spine, leading to pain. Such products do not allow the back to rest during sleep. That is why a lot of attention should be paid to hard mattresses. They minimize the load on the back and have a beneficial effect on health.

Special features

Hard mattresses are often classified as orthopedic. They are able to provide a healthy and comfortable sleep. Such a product will not only have a good effect on the health of your back and spine, but also allow you to get enough sleep and fall asleep faster. A hard orthopedic mattress is the key to a comfortable sleep.Such a product during sleep ensures the correct position of the body. It fully maintains the weight of a person without bending under it.

The hard mattress is quite elastic, but not quite firm. Its main feature is that it can adapt to the curves of the body and its shape, but at the same time it does not form bedsores on its surface.

This product allows you to relieve tension from the muscles and relieve the body of fatigue.

Are they harmful?

Hard mattresses can not cause harm to health. It is scientifically proven that it is very useful to sleep on such products. Especially this mattress is recommended for young people and even children. Such a product can prevent the appearance of scoliosis. Its back advantage is unconditional, but some doctors do not recommend using such products for sleep.

For those who already have back problems, such a mattress will not be harmful, but will cause a lot of inconvenience and can not make a dream comfortable. That is why such people need to pick up products of medium hardness. In any case, this mattress will not be able to harm human health, and will bring only benefit. It will ensure the correct position of the spine and prevent many diseases.backs.

Kinds

All mattresses are divided by degree of rigidity. Moreover, this figure depends on the filling of such a product. There are the following types of mattresses.

Medium hardness

It may be spring products, which consist of a large number of layers. These are solid plates, polyurethane foam, cotton fiber, and in the center of this design is a block of independent springs. Such a mattress is usually covered with knitted fabric. Medium-hard mattress is made of latex, polyurethane foam, struttofiber, spanbod.

Tough

High-stiffened mattresses are usually springless structures that include very dense fillers with orthopedic and anatomical properties. It uses both natural and artificial materials. So, the mattress on the rigid frame usually has a filling in the form of sisal, latex, coconut fiber, horsehair, buckwheat husk.

Super hard mattresses are based on coconut coir. Usually they are acquired only by those who are ready to sleep on a very hard mattress. They do not buy for children. Usually they are purchased by a doctor.

Bilateral

These are the most versatile models that have an interesting design. So, one side is super hard and the other is medium hard. They are great for those who often have back pain. At a time when the disease is exacerbated, you can sleep in a tougher country. During remission, when the pain subsides, you can turn it over to the softer part.

Who will fit?

Doctors say that a hard mattress is not suitable for everyone. First and foremost, doctors recommend such products to people with greater weight. For those whose weight is more than 90 kg, a soft mattress is completely inappropriate. It will not provide adequate support for the back bone system. This can lead to pain and sleep disturbance.

Many orthopedists advise people with a weight of more than 90 kg to buy hard mattresses. They recommend giving preference to products with coconut filler. Also, doctors recommend switching to hard mattresses for all people aged 20 to 45 years, because at this age you can prevent many diseases of the back. The choice of hardness at this age should depend on your individual preferences.But many orthopedists recommend lowering the stiffness of the mattress every 5-7 years.

Hard mattress can be purchased for a child. It will contribute to the activation of growth, as well as prevent the curvature of the spine. Indeed, in the process of growth, children often slouch. But do not forget that the child should be comfortable to sleep on such a product, therefore his opinion should also be taken into account.

Hard mattresses for the back are recommended for osteochondrosis. But first you need to visit an orthopedist and find out whether such a product will aggravate the condition of the spine, because it can cause pain. Most often, these mattresses are prescribed in case you have problems with the upper spine. You can buy such a mattress if you have scoliosis or you very often slouch. Hard mattress is able to save you from this bad habit.

Hard mattress is perfect for those who like to sleep on their backs or on their stomachs. On the side of such a product is not very comfortable to sleep. Some experts recommend abandoning hard mattresses for people over 50 years of age. They advise for older people to select products of medium hardness.Also, this option is not suitable for those who have frequent back pain and problems in the lumbar spine.

The size

Hard mattresses can be designed for beds of any size. So, one and a half-sleeping models of 160x200 cm, 140x200 cm, 140x190 are very popular. Products of size 190x140 are often bought in the nursery. Also for a nursery or for an adult room with a single bed, models 90x200, 80x200, 75x195, 90x190 are suitable. Moreover, the model size 120x180 cm are standard.

120 cm is the standard width of a single mattress. On the double bed most often buy products 180x200. 180 cm - the most standard width of such a double product.

Which to choose?

It is no secret that a soft mattress can cause insomnia or back pain. Doctors recommend replacing a soft mattress with a hard one. But they do not recommend to purchase such products if you are very uncomfortable to sleep on them. Of course, you can get used to them over time, but you break your sleep. That is why the mattress stiffness must be selected individually, depending on your personal preferences.

Better if the level of stiffness is above average. The hardness of the mattress should also be correctly determined by the weight of the person. The greater the weight, the more resilient and stiff the product must be.

When choosing a mattress, also pay attention to the material from which it is made. It is better if its packing is completely natural, as it will last for a very long time.

Such a product will not cause allergies. A mattress made from natural materials can even be purchased by asthmatics. In addition, such products have antibacterial characteristics. The most preferred in this case are products with a packing of coconut fiber.

The size of this product is determined by the size of the bed. For a double bed it is necessary to purchase wide products that are ideally suited for its parameters. In case you buy too big a mattress, it can be deformed and lose its useful properties. When choosing, also pay attention to the manufacturer of such a product.

It is better if the hard orthopedic mattress will be produced by a popular brand, since they have all the quality certificates.

A very interesting alternative is a product with different hardness of the parties.It can be turned over when it will be uncomfortable to sleep on a hard surface. This is a great solution for those who are just getting used to such a mattress. This may be a model that, on the one hand, has a filling in the form of a strutto, and on the other - in the form of polyurethane foam.

A hard mattress can be bought both in an adult bed and in a cradle, but in the latter case it is better to prefer models of medium hardness, since the weight of the infant is very small. Also, when choosing a mattress should take into account the temperature in the room, the time of year. So, for the summer it is better to purchase products with breathable coatings that have moisture wicking properties. Such a mattress will make sleep in a hot time more calm.

How to make tougher?

Many people wonder how to make a soft mattress more rigid. In modern conditions it is possible to increase its rigidity very simply. To do this, you must purchase a special orthopedic mattress pad. It will save your budget and you don’t have to purchase a new mattress. Usually such products are thin mattresses that are fixed on top of the main ones.

Mattress covers are supplied with special tapes made of elastic material. Each mattress pad has a cover made of natural material. Typically, such products manufacturers fill with coconut fiber or chlorofarber. And You can adjust the stiffness of the mattress, picking up thicker or thinner mattress covers.

If you want to get a product of medium hardness, then you can buy a mattress pad 3-5 cm thick. But if you have a very soft mattress, and you want to make it as hard as possible, you can purchase a coating 10-15 cm thick. It will allow the mattress to breathe and not at all will have a negative impact on him.

The mattress pad is able to provide back support and replace any hard mattress.

How to care?

After buying a mattress you need to provide him with proper care. So, initially it needs to be ventilated so that the production smell disappears. In case you do not plan to use the mattress in the near future and want to put it in the closet, it should also be properly stored. In no case should not be left in a vertical position, because the uniformity of the filler is reduced, as well as its orthopedic properties.

Each such product has weight limitations.therefore, they must be taken into account. Also eliminate high impact, such as jumping. Experts recommend every two to three weeks during the first three months of operation to turn the product. This is necessary in order to evenly distribute the filler inside.

Once a month, such a product must be ventilated, leaving it on the balcony for about 6 hours.

In order to get rid of dust, it will be enough to vacuum it. To do this, use a soft carpet brush. If you get it dirty, you can get rid of stains with soap and water. We also allow care with a special shampoo. At the same time it is not necessary to wet this product. If you let a large amount of moisture in, the surface of the mattress should be wetted with a dry cloth and left to dry completely.

It is best to use mattress covers or covers. This will extend the life of the product and ensure its cleanliness and safety.

Rating

The best manufacturer, according to most buyers - the company Ormatek. It represents a large number of rigid orthopedic mattresses with both natural and artificial synthetic filler. These products are completely safe for health. They provide the correct positioning of the spine while you sleep. Their only drawback is the rather high price.

Also very popular mattresses Askona. This manufacturer offers products with any filling of different hardness. You can easily choose the right size and padding mattress. Brand is popular Dreamline. It represents both children's and adult hard mattresses. Also very popular are bilateral models from this brand.

Reviews

Many buyers write that a hard orthopedic mattress saved them from back pain. They call such products "their saviors." Buyers write that a high-quality hard mattress restored their sleep and allowed them to cope with some diseases of the back.

People with a lot of weight are also very praised for such products. They write that they are much more comfortable sleeping on firmer mattresses. So buyers note that at first it will be necessary to get used to such a product, with time its density becomes not noticeable.Very many praise brands Ormatek and Askona. They write that such products serve them not only for years, but also for decades.

Next you will find a review of the hard mattress "Modern".

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