The Silent Epidemic: 20% of Indians in Their 20s Face Spinal Issues
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Mattress Buying Guide
Your mattress = Your Health
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Did you know that every fifth Indian in the 20-30 age group suffers from some sort of spinal ailment?
While irregular habits, sedentary lifestyle, stress, pothole-ridden roads, and excessive sitting are the leading causes of back pain, the question remains: how do you take preventive care of your spine so that it remains young and supple as you age?
The doctors at Fortis Hospital highlight these SIX essential steps to maintain a healthy and happy spine:
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A good mattress will help keep your spine in a natural, neutral position and can help distribute your weight evenly, preventing pressure points.
At Duroflex, our primary concern is ensuring you are supported whenever you use our products. This guide is meant to help you find the perfect mattress that will take care of you and your spine for years.
Mattress Buying Guide
We interviewed Vipul Kumar, the Head of Product Design at Duroflex, and asked him how we should go about finding our perfect mattress. After all, choosing a mattress isn’t just about soft vs. firm, it’s about our health, sleep posture, and even lifestyle, right? Here’s what he had to say.
Step 1: Look To The Past
The first step is to determine why you want to change your current mattress. What do you like or dislike about it? Has it become old? Or are you moving? Or changing it for the sake of newness? This will help form a baseline for your requirements.
According to Kantar, on average, families in India replace their mattresses every ~5 years but your back needs support every single night.
Step 2: Map Pressure Points
Whatever your Body Mass Index (BMI) is, your physical structure will determine your pressure profile.
The human body is typically divided into five parts. But in actuality, there are hundreds of points which carry the load.
When you walk into a Duroflex store, we have a proprietary process called “Decode” that helps accurately determine your pressure points and provides a customized Pressure Map.
This process will ensure you get the correct thickness and support from your new mattress. For sleepers with a higher BMI, a mattress of about 8+ inches is recommended, while other sleepers can do with a 5 to 6-inch mattress.
Step 3: Lifestyle Factors
The next thing to consider is your lifestyle. Your mattress isn’t just about how you sleep; it’s also about how you live. The right choice often depends on your day-to-day habits and health considerations.
- Chronic Pain: Do you wake up stiff or sore? Do you need an orthopaedic mattress or something with bounce?
- Hot or Cold: If you often wake up sweaty, it’s not always the weather or your AC. Foam tends to trap body heat, while latex mattresses and spring mattresses allow better airflow. Duroflex’s natural latex, for instance, disperses heat naturally.
- Shared Beds: If you sleep with a partner who tosses and turns (or if you do), mattresses with motion isolation work. If your partner wants a cool mattress while you need an orthopaedic one, at Duroflex, we can combine both.
Step 4: Sleeping Posture
Your posture at night is as important as your posture at your desk. The wrong mattress can gradually misalign your spine and cause pain.
- Side Sleepers: The ideal mattress here is medium-soft to medium with zoned support, allowing your shoulders and hips to sink slightly while keeping your spine in a straight line.
- Back Sleepers: They need a mattress that supports the natural “S-curve” of the spine. Medium-firm mattresses help distribute weight evenly.
- Stomach Sleepers: This posture puts the most stress on the back. Opt for a firmer mattress that keeps your hips elevated and reduces lower-back strain.
Step 5: Match Material to Need
Materials make or break your sleep experience. Each comes with its own strengths… knowing which one suits you best is half the battle won.
- Foam Mattresses: widely popular and versatile, foam allows for finetuned density and firmness, but it can trap heat.
- Latex Mattresses: made from natural rubber, latex is cooler, more breathable, and highly durable.
- Spring Mattresses: traditional yet modernized, spring mattresses are naturally ventilated and pocket spring mattresses also isolate partner disturbances.
- Hybrid Mattresses: they combine the comfort of foam or latex with the bounce of springs.
Test your mattress. Lie down on it. Don’t just use your hand to test it. That’s the best way to ensure it is suitable for your requirements.
Your mattress = Your Health
A mattress is not just furniture; it’s where you spend one-third of your life. So the next time you’re tempted to just “pick something comfy,” remember, the right mattress keeps your spine aligned, improves your mood, and even protects against long-term health issues.
At Duroflex, we prioritize both short and long term health benefits with stress-tested mattresses engineered for your spine. Our proprietary 5-zone orthopaedic support ensures that irrespective of the kind of sleeper you are, your spine remains supported. Is it any wonder then that our mattresses have won awards and are often recommended by doctors?
While the benefits of a good mattress are well-documented, the absence of one is even louder… it shows up as back pain, restless nights, and health issues that no amount of coffee can cover up.
So choose a good mattress today, not just for better sleep, but for a healthier tomorrow.
