Can sleeping on a wool underlay help with back pain?

Can sleeping on a wool underlay help with back pain?

It is almost an impossible challenge to avoid suffering from back pain at some point of your life. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that about 4 million Australians (that’s a whopping 16% of the population!) suffer from back pain. Back pain can decrease quality of life, reducing mobility and therefore limiting day-to-day activity – that is no way to live your life!

A key consideration for back pain sufferers is the surface on which you sleep every night. You spend 6 to 8 hours sleeping on your mattress nightly – and maybe even longer during weekend lie-ins and relaxation. However, your mattress could potentially be adding to your back pain if it is not providing you with adequate support.

One such adjustment to consider is adding a wool mattress topper. A simple wool underlay can prove beneficial to aiding back pain by providing the following benefits: Relieving pressure on muscles and joints A wool topper relives pressure on muscles and joints by ensuring even distribution of body weight, supporting the aching and painful parts of your body all night. For back and neck pain suffers, this support can help to achieve a much sounder night’s sleep. The alleviation of pressure on the hips and shoulder areas especially benefits those who experience back pain.

Ensuring full body alignment A woolen underlay, when combined with a wool pillow can ensure your head, beck and spine are all properly aligned. This full body alignment can provide effective pain relief and prevent night and morning headaches which are common symptoms of chronic pain sufferers.

The topper can be added to one side of the bed in effect to provide different firmness levels for each partner on each side to ensure both of you can enjoy your best night’s sleep.

Keeping a normal body temperature A wool mattress topper can maintain your regular body temperature as you sleep. This prevent anything tossing or turning due to overheating or feeling the cold during the night which not only keeps you awake but such movements can be a trigger for your back pain too. Keep cool in Summer and stay adequately warm in Winter so you can get into the best position for your best sleep.

Any investment that can alleviate your chronic pain is always going to be a wise one that you won’t regret – and one which also improves your sleep even more so. Offering lasting durability and multiple benefits for your back pain, adding a wool underlay to your mattress is certain to be a purchase you are always grateful for.