Many of our customers are concerned about getting a good night's sleep or reducing their neck and back pain. We turned to Sumner Karas, MD, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, to get answers about sleep and solutions to pain:
Could my current mattress be the source of my back, neck or shoulder pain?
A poor mattress absolutely can contribute to back and neck pain. In fact, not too long ago I purchased a new mattress specifically because an older, soft mattress was contributing to my own back and neck pain. Soft mattresses without proper support are notorious for exacerbating lower back symptoms. In any case, I purchased a new firmer mattress, which was helpful in alleviating some of my lower back pain. However, I've noticed even further improvement in my own lower back symptoms since placing a Memory Foam Factory mattress topper on my own new mattress.
What lifestyle changes could I make in order to reduce my pain?
Obviously it takes more than just memory foam and a good mattress to alleviate back and neck pain. In general a good exercise program focusing on both flexibility and strengthening is going to be part of the foundation of any orthopedist's plan to treat most common forms of lower back and neck pain. Weight control is also very important for people with lower back pain. Of course there are many other treatments that are recommended on an individual basis depending on a patient's particular problem.
How important is sleep to a healthy body?
It doesn't take a physician to know that a good night's sleep is crucial to one's general health and sense of well-being. In fact, recent medical studies have shown that failure to get a good night's sleep can have significant systematic effects on one's body, such as weakening one's immune system. It's been known for a long time that poor academic performance can often be attributed to lack of adequate sleep.
If I purchase a Memory Foam Factory mattress topper, will it give me proper support?
What makes memory foam so attractive is that it not only conforms to one's body, but it also provides excellent support. Thus, at the same time it is providing support, it is also minimizing bothersome pressure points. These are all good reasons to consider using a Memory Foam Factory sleep system. Ultimately each individual has to decide for him or herself what is most comfortable. My own best reason for recommending the use of memory foam is that it has been great for me and for other individuals whom I have know that have also used this product. Not only have I found sleeping on memory foam to be exceptionally comfortable, it also has been helpful in facilitating the management of my own lower back symptoms, as well as the symptoms of other individuals who I know have used this product.
