Sciatica is a problem associated with back pain caused by the irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerves. It is usually caused by a compressed nerve in the lower back. It usually makes a person sleepless, hence this is a problem which has to be solved. Therefore, I did research to find the best solution for this problem. My research is based on the mattress to be used to solve scitlhca problem. In a survey conducted for 313 adults with sciatica in Spain They were given new mattresses. Some of the mattresses were firm and others were medium-firm mattresses. After 90 days ,the reports of the adults sleeping on medium-firm mattresses were;-had less pain in the morning while waking up -had little pain while asleep-day time back pain -they had less disability due to back pain Therefore, the ADVANTAGE of a medium-firm mattresses it reduces low back pain. Since it has a good pressure which distributes pressure points on the body while lying on it. So pressure points are a significant factor when deciding on the suitable mattress to use.
However, the mattresses whicwhich are too soft are bad thpainhe too firm mattresses for sciatica . In another study of 30 women and 29 men. For ten days they slept in their own beds and then they slept with the new medium-firm mattresses. There was significant improvement of sleep quality. From the survey, the best mattress for sciatica clik here to read more was medium firm mattresses In my other research I looked at the impact of water beds .memory foam and hard mattresses. From a survey conducted of 160 people. 1 People who had slept in the water beds and memory foam mattress had improved sleep quality due to the reduction of sciatica. 2.People with the hard mattress did not see any improvement. The hard mattress did not save the sciatica problem . Also, I founded out in 2010 a study where patients bed where replaced with memory foam and latex The patients had improvements of the back pain. So that showed the best mattress for sciatica was the on with MEMORY FOAM in it.
However when I was asking my friends on the type of mattresses they could use They said It depends with a person's sciatica problem which varies from one person to another. They all agreed to the fact that an ideal mattress is the one which supports the body and distributes weight in a uniform manner .Also ,a low quality mattress was an option for others but it could sag with time. In conclusion, from my research on your topic ! recommend highly on the use of medium firm mattresses to relieve back pain. 1 It has a medium foam in between. 2.lts neither too soft nor hard. 3.It is has layers of latex. 3.It has proper rest hence proper health during sleep. Hence, when a person needs to avoid sciatica ,a medium-firm mattress will be suitable for such people. Since, from my research I have found out its the favorite mattress for people with back pain.I did this research from pure and transparent statistics. Am ready to work for you again. Our co-founder, Roger Sramek, has been active in sleep and sleep research for more than 15 years.
His first foray into sleep research began when he developed a resoundingly successful pillow, which was clinically tested by Dr. Clete Kushida, medical director of the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center, and director of the Stanford Center for Human Sleep Research. Encouraged by Stanford researchers, he went on to develop the TriSupport mattress. We invite you to learn more about our clinical studies below. In a series of clinical trials conducted with 29 subjects with mild obstructive sleep apnea, a team of researchers at Stanford University Sleep Disorders Clinic and Research Center, led by Dr. Clete Kushida, found that use of a special pillow, now part of Level Sleep’s portfolio of sleep products, significantly reduced the frequency of sleep-disordered breathing. Specifically, in an article published in Sleep Research Online titled “Cervical Positional Effects on Snoring and Apneas,” Kushida , Dement, et al. found the design behind Level Sleep’s Restore Pillow resulted in a:
78% reduction in the number of snoring events 86% reduction in duration of snoring events 24% reduction in obstructive sleep apnea The since updated and improved version of the Level Sleep Restore Pillow went on to gain FDA 510(k) clearance, having been clinically tested and shown to be helpful in reducing snoring. Research On The TriSupport Design Featured in all Level Sleep mattresses and toppers, TriSupport features three zones to support the curves and weights of the body with three unique sleep surfaces, including a lumbar zone that supports both back and side sleepers. We tested the mattress for its effectiveness in reducing pain, improving sleep and daytime function versus other mattress designs, many of which date back to the turn of the century. In 2009, we commissioned a 30-person, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved, single-blind sleep trial, again designed by Clete Kushida, M.D., PhD., in which study participants tested their current mattress against ours.
The study was conducted by Cheri Mah, MS, Sleep Researcher, now at UCSF Human Performance Center. The results confirmed that the TriSupport concept was working—participants fell asleep more quickly, woke up with less pain and stiffness, and reported significantly more energy and sleep satisfaction on our mattress. Thirty healthy adult subjects (16 men, 14 women) between 25 and 64 years old were randomized into two groups (condition 1, condition 2), each consisting of 15 subjects. The men and women were categorized into three age brackets, 18-30 (4 men, 4 women), >30-45 (6 men, 6 women), >45 years (6 men, 4 women) of age, that were closely matched in both conditions. Fourteen individual subjects (8 men, 6 women) without bed partners and 16 subjects with bed partners (8 men, 8 women) were equally matched in both groups. Objective data was collected via Braebon Medibyte and Actiwatch sensor devices. Subjective data was collected through a series of established questionnaires including Morning Rating Scales, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).
Full statistical analysis was done to ascertain statistical significance. Sleep latency (Time required to fall asleep p-value: 0.001) 55.5% reduction (PSQI) Tossing and turning (p-value: <0.001) 34.5 % reduction (Morning Rating Scales) Total body position transitions (p-value: 0.005) 17.2% reduction (Braebon Medibyte) Awakenings (p-value: 0.003) 30.0 % reduction (Morning Rating Scales) Quality of sleep rating (p-value: <0.001) 24.5% increase (Sleep Journals) Pain reduction (9 out of 30 subjects reported they had some pain: p-value: 0.001) 57.1% reduction (Morning Rating Scales) Stiffness (p-value: <0.001) 53.7% reduction (Morning Rating Scales) Day dysfunction due to sleepiness (p-value: <0.001) 62.5% reduction (PSQI) Fatigue (p-value: <0.001) 43.2% reduction (Morning Rating Scales) Sleep Satisfaction (p-value: <0.001) 60.4 % increase (Morning Rating Scales) Pressure Map Analysis Methodology We placed a side-lying test subject on ten different mattress models: Four from a leading innerspring mattress brand, three from a leading memory foam brand, two from a leading adjustable air mattress with four different firmness settings, and a Level Sleep TriSupport mattress.
Using a XSENSOR® full body pressure mapping system, we mapped, imaged, and recorded the pressure readings of the subject on each mattress. The images are from one each of the different types of mattresses and have been chosen to demonstrate the results. Pressure maps of TriSupport system vs. conventional mattress types We recorded the peak reading of pressure for each mattress in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), a measure of pressure. The table identifies the peak pressure reading for each type of mattress, averaging the reading by type/brand of mattress. Pressure comparison of TriSupport vs. other mattresses Ready for Your Own At-Home Research? Your home is the best lab for exploring whether Level Sleep products deliver the same benefits to you that hundreds of others have experienced. You'll have 110 nights to try our products as part of our "Better Sleep Guarantee"; if you're not thrilled with the results we'll provide you a full refund. See the Level Sleep TriSupport Mattress