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TIPS TO SELECT THE RIGHT MATTRESS

Mattresses sag after years of use leading to uneven sleep surfaces. Invest in a new mattress every 5 to 7 years.1

Medium firm mattresses are recommended for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis. This means that the mattress should not be too hard so that its uncomfortable, nor should it be too soft where it bends to the shape of your body.2

Try out a few mattresses to check for comfort before deciding the best one for you.2

The symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis worsen during periods of inactivity which may make it difficult for you to get a good night’s rest.

Improper choice of mattresses may add to your sleep woes.

Here are a few pointers to help you select the right mattress and sleep well:

How to spot a sagging mattress?

Tape a piece of string taut across your mattress to check for sagging

Do not select a mattress based on coil count or design. Coils do not impact durability or quality.2

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The right mattress for you should be comfortable and supportive to facilitate maintenance of the normal spine curvature.

Choose the right mattress for you and sleep well.

1 Is the gap between your back and mattress too large or too small?

A large gap means the bed is too hard A small gap or difficulty to push your hand through means the bed is too soft

2 Is your upper body lower than your feet?

If yes, the mattress is too soft

*This test is ideal when the curve of the spine is normal.

Lie on the mattress, back down, slide your palm between the small of your back and the mattress and answer these questions:

Use this simple check list* to help you assess the mattress which will give you the best support.

AS/F

TF/I

N20

0430

2613

/30/

04/2

020

References:

1. Arthritis.health. How to Sleep Better if You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis. Available [Online] at: https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/how-sleep-better-if- you-have-ankylosing-spondylitis. Accessed on 13 April 2020.2. Arthritis Ireland. Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Available [Online] at: https://www.arthritisireland.ie/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=a60cb008-5014-422d-b3d1-c04405e6f1a9. Accessed on 17 April 2020.

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