Take Care Of Spinal Health, This Is A Type Of Doctor's Recommendation Mattress According To Your Favorite Sleeping Position

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JAKARTA - The spinal cord can be caused by several things, one of which is the selection of mattresses. Election of the wrong mattress can have a bad effect on the sleeping position, which in turn causes the spine to feel pain.

According to a specialist orthopedic consultant spine, dr. Andra Hendriarto, the type of mattress used every day should be adjusted to his favorite sleeping position so as not to disturb the spine.

If you like to sleep on your back, then it is recommended to use a textured mattress not too hard, or medium firm or firm levels. Medium-violent mattresses can support the spine so that it remains straight and parallel, preventing arches that can cause muscle tension.

"Actually sleeping on a hard bed or not, it depends on the sleeping position," said doctor Andra when met at the Polim Commander, Jakarta, written on Friday, September 19, 2025.

"If you like to sleep on your back, a rather harsh mattress is recommended, or (distribution) which is medium firm or firm," he added.

For those who like to sleep with a slanted position, it is recommended to use a mattress with a softer texture or medium soft. This type of mattress will lower the pressure on the shoulder and pelvis during oblique sleep.

"For those who like to sleep on a tilt, it is recommended a medium soft mattress, so that the shoulders and pelvis are not too pressed during sleep," he explained.

Then, for those who have a history of back pain, it is recommended to use a medium firm or firm mattress. This mattress can help relieve back pain by supporting the spine evenly to keep it straight.

"It's common knowledge that back pain people are advised to sleep on hard mattresses," he said.

"The hard one is the firm medium or firm, the sleeping is recommended to be supine. Don't be extra firm, it makes you sick, uncomfortable," concluded doctor Andra.