MATTRESS FOR DISC DEGENERATION BACK

Hi Cherie,

Thank you for your question. We get asked a lot for recommendations for customers with back issues, especially from those who have been sleeping on an orthopaedic mattress, following the advice that a firm mattress is best for your back.

The correct spring tension is essential for back sufferers as the springs need to move with you to provide support. I would not recommend the firm spring tension (1.6 mm gauge) for you at your height and body weight. We would pair you with the medium spring tension to provide you with the correct level of support, as you do not weigh enough to activate the firm springs. The vanadium-coated calico pocket springs are the best type of spring used in mattress manufacturing. The calico material allows the spring a little more flexibility than the spun bonded springs. Both types of pocket springs reduce motion disturbance as only the springs that you are lying on are active, providing support in whichever position you are sleeping in. The open coil springs, being on continuous wire, transfer movement across the whole mattress.

When considering a new mattress, your sleep positions should also be taken into account as well as your comfort preference. Although you say you want a firm mattress, the firm upholstery layers may not be suitable for you if you are a side sleeper, as they can cause pressure pains in the shoulders and hips, or you can pivot on these areas, which puts pressure on your lower spine. It is the comfort layers on top of the springs which determine how the mattress feels and not the spring tension.

When advising on a mattress, we collate a lot of information, including what type of mattress you are currently sleeping on and how this feels for you. This gives us a starting reference to determine levels of comfort and tells us what your body has gotten used to. Sometimes a big change can be too much of a change; going from an extra firm mattress to a medium or even soft upholstery can cause aches and pains while your body adjusts to a new mattress, which can take 4 - 6 weeks.

I hope this helps and if you would like any further information or would like to discuss your individual needs, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419.

Kind Regards

Michaela