Sleeping on a hard bed is really good for the spine, because the mattress is soft and easy to sink the compressed part of the human body, which may cause scoliosis after a long time. . But the mattress is too hard, which will oppress the skin on the back of the human body and affect the normal blood circulation.
After a long time, it will also cause neck and shoulder pain, low back pain and sciatica. If the mattress is too soft and the weight of the human body cannot be strongly supported, symptoms such as hunchback will appear. "Hard mattresses have specific applications, such as cervical spondylosis, low back pain, lumbar disc herniation, and the elderly and children."
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A mattress with moderate hardness can conform to the contour of the body, allowing heavier body parts to fall into it, while also providing support for other parts of the body. The spine can maintain a natural S-shaped curve, so that all parts of the body can be relaxed and accurately supported.
Therefore, for the mattress, the internal support system should be "hard" to support the perennial oppression of the body, while the material of the surface in contact with the body should be "soft" to ensure sufficient elasticity and comfort. He suggested that ordinary people can choose a soft bed with a certain hardness.
However, the elderly often have problems such as osteoporosis, lumbar muscle strain, low back and leg pain. Soft mattress is very comfortable to sleep, but sometimes it is also the cause of osteoporosis and fracture in the elderly. The old man slept comfortably, had difficulty getting up, and accidentally broke it. Therefore, the elderly should choose a mattress with moderate hardness and slightly hard. What mattress to choose depends on your own situation.
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