The bed and your health

The things a back has to bear

Numerous factors that can cause back pain, including poor posture, lifting an unbalanced load, sitting for many hours, insufficient movement, and excessive body weight.

The consequence is damage to the shock absorbing disks that cushion the vertebrae. In order for the disks to regenerate by replenishing the liquid that fills them, the spine must be in a horizontal position with appropriate support.

The anatomically correct position

The spine and muscle structure of the back can truly rest only in an appropriate sleep position with proper support.
This support, which must follow the spine's natural "S" shape, is the most important factor in maintaining spinal health and improving back trouble.

Appropriate bed size

To determine the appropriate size for your bed, add 15 to 25 centimeters to your height. A bed with an internal measurement of 190 cm is too short for someone 185 cm tall; 200 cm would be just enough, while 210 would be ideal. The same is true for a full bed. A width of 160 to 200 cm is normally recommended for full beds. The wider the bed, the greater the sleeping comfort.

Bed hygiene

Perspiration, skin tissue and dust particles can contribute to rheumatism, allergies, asthma and other disorders. When looking for the causes of these health problems, we should consider the sleeping environment.

A hygienic bed permits air to circulate from below, is open at the corners to prevent the accumulation of mites, dust particles and moisture, and is constructed of a smooth, light material that can be moved easily for thorough cleaning.

All mattresses should be turned over once a week to keep the bed clean and prevent the formation of nests of microorganisms or insects, such as mites, which feed on our skin and cause illness.