Herniated Disc Mattress - The Right Mattress

What is the right mattress for back pain and for a herniated disc?

What is a herniated disc? The right mattress for a herniated disc and back pain

A herniated disc is a rupture of the gel core of a disc through its fibrous ring. As a result, it can press on nerves and cause significant pain. The discs form several segments of our spine and help ensure that our back can withstand high pressure loads for many years, for example, from our own body weight, while still remaining very flexible. Each of our 23 discs consists internally of the so-called gel core, which acts like a kind of gel cushion. This is surrounded by a hard fibrous ring that fixes the disc in its position. With age, the water content and thus the elasticity of the disc decreases. If the fibrous ring consequently develops small tears, the gel core can bulge outward. If the gel core breaks through the fibrous ring, a disc herniation occurs. Usually, such a phenomenon is noticed quite quickly, as it can be very painful. However, some people only find out about it through a test examination by a doctor. Therefore, it is important to find the right mattress pad and to test it beforehand with a lying test and subsequent sleep test to see if it fits. If it feels right to lie on the mattress surface during the test sleep, one can choose a type of mattress and a suitable base that supports the recovery of the herniated disc healthily. Health should always be at the center, as there are different factors that can influence this health.

Regeneration der Bandscheiben

To enable optimal regeneration of the intervertebral discs healthily, the mattress must adapt well to the different sleeping positions without restricting natural movement, and on the other hand, ensure a sufficiently good support function that keeps the spine as straight as possible without being overly stretched or compressed. This is best tested by conducting a trial sleep test on the mattress surface. Testing sleep products in advance is always very important, as this test (preferably in a familiar environment) is the most decisive factor in determining whether the test product is best suited for the bed. Many manufacturers offer to deliver the mattress test object to your home to test it in your own bedroom. For example, the test includes ensuring that weight is optimally distributed on the mattress surface. It doesn't matter whether you are a stomach sleeper or sleep on your back or side: every mattress guide recommends testing the mattress sleeping surface in advance. The guide further recommends that the mattress surface be individually adjusted to the sleeping needs and any potential complaints. Shoulder areas and neck areas, as well as the pelvic area, should have enough sinking effect, but should not sink too much to avoid any discomfort later.

Recommendations for the right mattress in case of a herniated disc

A 7-zone cold foam mattress with zone cut or a gel mattress is recommended, which supports the back well during a herniated disc with the right degree of firmness. The 7-zone cold foam mattress model can provide relief for sleeping after a herniated disc with the correct firmness. The 7-zone mattress is so popular as a 7-zone cold foam mattress because sleeping is truly restorative. When back pain turns into a herniated disc, and the spine suffers as a result, the orthopedic 7-zone cold foam mattress with innovative zone cut can have a soothing effect on the herniated disc. Sleeping on a 7-zone cold foam mattress can be truly restorative. During sleep, the back regenerates, especially on a 7-zone cold foam mattress with integrated zone division, where the zones of the body can adapt individually. The disc problem no longer hinders sleep when one has chosen the right mattress. Mattresses come in various sizes and properties. In addition to cold foam mattresses with a 7-zone cut, there are also innerspring mattresses, which are mattresses with integrated springs for a special sleeping experience. This also includes the category of pocket spring mattresses. An innerspring mattress is also well suited for individuals who have body issues with the spine and are looking for the right mattress. Innerspring mattresses, like a typical innerspring mattress, are optimal for back problems. An innerspring mattress or innerspring mattresses in general are characterized by very high night comfort and are ideal for people who want to sleep with extra support. Innerspring mattresses provide pointwise body adaptation and are ideal as an orthopedic innerspring mattress surface for individuals who seek perfect weight distribution, e.g., from the shoulder and pelvic area while lying on the bed.

Causes of back pain and herniated disc for the right mattress

When suffering from back pain, healthy sleep is important. The previous testing of the sleep model should definitely be considered before purchasing. Mattresses, such as a cold foam mattress, are particularly well suited for this purpose. When the right firmness level is chosen, the back relaxes during sleep and the back pain decreases. Sleeping on mattress products allows the spine and back to recover from the strains of everyday life; additionally, the pelvis can rest softly on the mattress surface. Sleep is important and is considered the A and O of regeneration. A good slatted frame and a mattress tailored to the body promote relaxed sleep. The slatted frame should be chosen correctly depending on the mattress properties and mattress needs. Each slatted frame varies in structure and function, but a slatted frame guide can provide insight into which slatted frame fits which mattress product. The sleeping surface and the slatted frame must be harmoniously coordinated. Many manufacturers usually ensure that different mattress products fit exactly with different slatted frame products. Thus, a slatted frame of size 90 x 200 is suitable for a mattress sleeping surface. When sleeping, the back area should be in the correct position. If a good mattress is not chosen, the firmness level is incorrect, and is either too hard or too soft, sleeping cannot be as restorative. Sleeping in a side position (for a side sleeper) requires a different mattress than sleeping on the stomach or sleeping on the back.

Causes of pain in disc problems and the right mattress choice

Pain in the back area and spine can have many causes: incorrect sitting at the desk, too little movement, excessive body weight. The back muscles are subjected to various stresses, which unfortunately can be very one-sided in our daily lives and cause body problems in the spine. Orthopedic 7-zone cold foam mattresses with zoned segmentation are often purchased, as they provide stable support for the back and can help avoid back pain. A firmly set degree of hardness can be comfortable for some individuals and ensure a pleasant night's rest. However, the lying needs vary from person to person. The spine maintains its natural S-shape for optimal alignment on the mattress surface. A good mattress and a good slatted frame are important for restful sleep. Those who want to prevent back pain while sleeping should not only have a good cold foam mattress with zoned cuts but also carefully check the adjustment of the slatted frame. The test of the slatted frame should always happen beforehand, even before purchase, to see if it fits the sleeping model.

Different sleep types with back pain herniated disc for the right mattress

Here is an overview of the different sleep types that exist. The overview is intended to provide insight into the needs that arise with the various types and what the healthy and correct measures are that one should choose:

Side sleepers: For side sleepers, mattresses that allow for a horizontal and straight position of the spine are good, allowing the shoulder and hip area of the side sleeper to sink deeply into the mattress to prevent back pain and enable a good night's sleep for side sleeper types. Side sleepers place uneven stress on their bodies while sleeping, so mattress pads, pillows, and toppers must be adequately equipped for the individual needs of side sleepers. The self-test will show how well the mattress pad suits the sleeper.

Back sleepers rarely change their position during the night while sleeping, which is why they usually wake up lying on their back and the recovery behavior of the mattress can be somewhat neglected here. Special attention must be paid to a proper support function in the lumbar area to avoid a "kink" in the spine and to enable comfortable sleeping. Since the pressure load on the mattress surface is highest for back sleepers, this area is at risk of sinking too deeply with mattresses that are too soft, causing back pain. One should test the products, such as the mattress model, sufficiently, that is, via self-test. The test will show whether the product is suitable for purchase.
Stomach sleepers: This group of people changes their sleeping position most frequently, which is why it is particularly important to pay attention to a well-functioning recovery behavior of the mattress. Here, a particularly correct support function in the lumbar area is also important when choosing a mattress to avoid back pain and to be able to sleep and lie well. It is best to test which mattress topper suits you best. The self-test is the best test, as it shows how well the model fits. An additional topper can also provide relief.

The term back pain refers to all painful complaints in the area of the spine. They usually occur suddenly and often disappear on their own. If back pain persists, it is referred to as chronic complaints. Finding the right mattress selection for back problems is important in such cases, so it is best to opt for an orthopedic sleeping surface, such as a latex mattress. The purchase of latex mattresses is one of the best mattress choices one can make in this case. Latex mattresses have the ability to adapt to the movements of the sleeper at night in various ways, being neither too hard nor too soft.

Causes of back pain

Back pain, tension, or muscle cramps: muscle and joint complaints have many faces. The most common are back pains in the area of the lumbar spine (LWS or lumbar syndrome), that is, pain in the lower back, which can be observed in about 62 percent of people. However, they also occur in the area of the cervical spine (HWS or cervical syndrome) with about 36 percent of people and in the area of the thoracic spine (BWS or thoracic syndrome) with about two percent (pain in the upper back). Even when terms like lumbago, sciatica, or similar are mentioned, they usually refer to pain in the lower part of the human body. It is important to consult the nearest doctor if this incident occurs. The doctor will determine through some tests whether the pain issue relates to these problems. Health should always be the top priority for the patient. Experts therefore always advise seeking professional help immediately at the first onset of any form of pain.

Correct mattress types for back pain and herniated discs

There are different types of mattresses that can be sensibly used for people with back pain. Every bed should be individually adjusted to the sleeper so that one can lie comfortably on it. All areas, such as the weight of the shoulder, the head down to the heels, should be in a healthy lying position on the bed.

Cold foam mattresses

Cold foam mattresses are suitable for all types of sleepers, as the test with various test subjects has shown. Firmness level 2 is recommended, as it provides good and optimal support for the spine. Due to the open-pored structure of the cold foam, the mattresses are breathable and moisture-permeable. The material feels really good and soft and is elastic. The cold foam mattresses are very light, have good thermal insulation, are durable, and adapt very well to the body due to their high elasticity. Cold foam mattresses can adapt very well to the body and also to different types of slatted frames. During nightly position changes, they exhibit a very noticeable recovery and spring behavior. The very good point elasticity, meaning you only sink into the mattress surface where it is well loaded, is a prerequisite for high lying comfort. The cold foam mattresses are suitable for allergy sufferers. The cold foam mattresses are durable for a correspondingly long time due to their very good quality and offer sufficient comfort thanks to the firmness level. Hard or soft? Each person must decide for themselves. It is important that the special lying comfort should play a central role in the choice of mattress. Special role means that the focus should be placed on this.

Cold foam model in test

Each mattress model should be tested beforehand. By testing a cold foam model made of cold foam, for example, one can assess the orthopedic capability of the product. Is the mattress topper suitable for a stomach sleeper who sweats a lot, or is it also the best choice for people who do not sweat? All beds should be tested beforehand to find out whether they pass the test or if another model should be tested. Testing here means nothing other than trying out the product, taking a certain amount of time to clearly check whether it can lead to a healthy purchasing decision. If the item lies comfortably, it passes the test.

Viscoelastic mattresses (memory effect)

Visco reacts very well to heat and gives way where the body rests on the mattress surface. The spine is thus very well and optimally supported, providing optimal relief for the intervertebral discs. Visco mattresses are also known as "Tempur mattresses" or as mattresses with memory foam. The soft polymer foam inside the mattress was originally developed by NASA, which shows how good and innovative this technology is. Due to the special composition of the visco foam, it yields very well even under light pressure. For a resting body, this means that, for example, the pelvis can sink very well into the mattress. This creates a kind of depression that is precisely adapted to the body contours of the person lying down. In this way, the spine, joints, and intervertebral discs are very well relieved over the long term. This can work wonders for a truly restful sleep, which has a very positive effect on the regeneration process at night.

Memory effect in test

The memory effect is a great invention that can be easily tested through a self-test. The topic of the memory effect fascinates many producers and various fields nowadays. Some combine the viscoelastic property of the foam with latex mattresses, which adjust the weight in a point-elastic and healthy orthopedic manner. The latex mattress from Mister Sandman, for example, is combined with visco foam. This allows the latex mattress to provide the possibility for the sleeper to sink in comfortably while being supported at the same time. Many guides in the body complaint areas recommend such a model. The test shows that the test subjects had fewer problems in the back area after changing the sleeping surface. Other areas can also relax and regenerate through the orthopedic mattress topper.

The memory foam

Exactly for this reason, viscoelastic foam mattresses have been used in the orthopedic field for quite some time, as many tests have shown how the tested subjects liked the memory foam in the test. The exact adaptation to the body shapes of the person lying down is by no means the only real advantage of visco mattresses. The so-called "Memory Foam" in the core of the mattress reacts well to heat, which is why the mattresses are also known as thermoelastic mattresses. This means that the elastic effect of the foam is significantly enhanced at higher temperatures, while it weakens at cooler temperatures. People who like to sleep in warm rooms can therefore benefit even more from the advantages of this special mattress. The best way is to do a self-test and simply try out whether one finds the test product suitable or not. It is best to order the product to be tested to one's home, to test it in peace in one's own four walls. If the memory foam convinces in the test, then the test was successful.

Firmness level for herniated discs for the right mattress and back pain

There are 3 degrees of hardness for mattresses. However, one should note that the degrees of hardness are not standardized and may vary by manufacturer. If one lies too soft on the mattress surface, the consequence can be back pain or a herniated disc. Degree of hardness 1 for mattresses is very soft and is only recommended for people with a low body weight, as one sinks in very deeply. Degree of hardness 3 is a hard mattress. People with a high body weight are usually recommended this degree of hardness 3 for mattresses, as they do not sink in as deeply and the spine is thus very well protected. Degree of hardness 2 for mattresses is recommended for herniated discs, as it covers all sleep types well, as the test shows.

Back pain and disc problems: Which right mattress can help?

There are different types of mattresses that can be useful for back pain or disc problems. The following test products perform very well in the test:

Spring mattresses and spring mattress
Pocket spring mattresses
Latex mattresses
Cold foam mattresses with zoned segmentation
Comfort foam mattress

Back pain and herniated disc issues: The size of the right type of mattress

One should choose the right mattress size, which should be tested beforehand, depending on what requirements it should meet. The following are available for selection:

Mattresses 80 x 200 cm
Mattresses 90 x 200 cm
Mattresses 100 x 200 cm
Mattresses 120 x 200 cm
Mattresses 140 x 200 cm
Mattresses 160 x 200 cm
Mattresses 180 x 200 cm
Mattresses 200 x 200 cm

A mattress 200 x 200 with 200 cm length and 200 cm width can be ideally used for a double bed 200 x 200 cm. So, if you want to sleep luxuriously with plenty of space to spread out, such a large double bed with mattress sizes of 200 x 200 is suitable. Other mattress sizes that are very popular are the sizes 90 x 200, 120 x 200, 140 x 200, 180 x 200, and 190 x 200 for an ideal mattress. The test shows that one should properly test the mattress topper before buying it through tests.

Back pain and herniated discs for the right mattress: Slatted frames for mattresses

To prevent back pain, one should buy adjustable slatted frames and test them sufficiently beforehand. In the case of herniated discs, the middle area of the slatted frames should be adjustable. One should make the adjustments and then check them afterwards. For this, one consults a second person who closely examines the spine in the usual lying position. The spine should be aligned straight. This can be checked with the help of a measuring tape. If there are still deviations, one can always readjust.

Mister Sandman mattress finder finds the suitable mattress sleeping surface for back complaints.

To help you find that perfect mattress, we provide the practical mattress finder in the Mister Sandman shop as a free consultation. In just a few steps, the mattress finder captures the most important information about you and your sleeping habits. If you are looking for a mattress to be used by two people, all data for both sleepers will be recorded. The following information will be analyzed by the mattress finder so that you can purchase the perfect model:

Who sleeps on the mattress?
body weight
preferred sleeping position
body stature
preferred sleeping feel (firmness level)
existing back pain

For back pain and disc issues, the mattress finder finds the right mattress.

Buying a mattress poses a difficult decision for many. The online mattress finder helps you with that. Based on the various details you provide in the mattress finder, our mattress advisor determines the perfect mattress for you. There are three different mattresses to choose from, each with a different composition. Our service offers you the perfect mattress for you after just a few clicks.

Back pain and herniated discs right mattress: Delivery and shipping of Mister Sandman items

After ordering, the shipping is done as a rolled mattress. Immediately after receiving your order, the items are packed by the manufacturer and the mattresses are rolled as rolled mattresses. The items are then handed over to DPD for shipping, and you will receive your tracking number, with which you can track the shipping status. The delivery is made directly to your front door or to the front door of the specified delivery address.

Back pain and herniated discs right mattress: Free shipping and returns

A special service is provided by our free shipping and returns. There are no shipping costs. The shipping of all items from the Mister Sandman shop is free to delivery addresses in Germany. If you are not 100% satisfied with an item, you can also return the products to us free of charge. To do this, simply contact our customer service. For mattresses, an appointment will then be arranged for DPD to pick it up from your home. You will then receive a full refund of the purchase price.

Back pain and herniated discs right mattress: 30 days trial sleeping

Trying out new mattresses is very important and is considered a crucial step in mattress selection. The body needs some time to get used to the new mattress. Therefore, Mister Sandman offers you a full 30 days and nights to extensively test your new mattress and get accustomed to it. After 14 days, your body should have adjusted to the new mattress. You can therefore decide calmly whether the mattress is perfect for you.