Mattresses and beds

Why sleep is so important

Sleep is much more than just a good night’s rest: the body regenerates during every sleep cycle: growth hormones work, cells recover, the immune system is strengthened, muscles relax and the intervertebral discs absorb essential fluids. At the same time, the brain recovers from mental stress and filters out unimportant information – reason enough to prioritise sleep.

An ergonomic sleep system for back & health

Understanding sleep problems – and targeted prevention

Problems falling asleep due to the environment
Excessive light, noise, electronic devices and heat disrupt the nocturnal rhythm. Experts therefore recommend: darkness, quiet, a temperature below 19 °C and an evening ritual such as reading, yoga or breathing exercises. All these make it easier to fall asleep and prevents waking up at night.

Pain and poor posture due to unsuitable ergonomics
Poor sleep is often accompanied by back pain, neck tension or morning stiffness. Cause: an overly soft or hard mattress, unsuitable slatted frame, unsuitable pillow. A back-friendly sleep system is therefore the most effective remedy for this type of sleep complaint.

Stress intensifies pain
Mental stress leads to a vicious circle: instead of resting, the body and mind hardly get any rest, muscle tension increases and pain remains. That’s why it is essential to have a bed that relieves stress – and that is often the key to being able to unwind during nighttime.

How to find your ideal sleep system

1. Personalised advice from a specialist retailer: In specialised AGR-certified shops, trained staff will help you select and customise your sleep system and pillow – tailored to your body, your sleeping position and your needs.
2. Try it out and test its comfort:
You should try out sleep systems on site – ideally by lying on them in different positions. This will allow you to find out together with the specialist consultant whether your new mattress is really the right one for you.
3. Look out for the AGR seal of approval:
This is awarded to products that have been tested by medical and experts and scientists for their ergonomic benefits. The sleep system – often a combination of mattress and bed base – as well as pillow and duvet must work together optimally to ensure a good night’s sleep and prevent back pain.
4. Is everything still suitable? Sleeping requirements change, often influenced by changes in weight, posture or temperature sensitivity. It is therefore worth checking sleep systems again after a few years and adjusting them if necessary.

Your benefits at a glance

• More regeneration: Intervertebral discs and muscles relax, nutrients are absorbed.
• Reduced back pain: Supportive mattresses reduce or prevent morning tension.
• Better sleeping climate: Temperature-stable and hygienic materials ensure restful nights.
• Less stress & better living quality: Sleep well, wake up relaxed and start the day feeling rested. This only works with the right bed.

Conclusion

An ergonomic sleep system is not a luxury - it is active health care. It supports your natural urge to move, protects your spine, promotes a balanced sleeping climate and prevents pain in the long term. Invest in your night’s sleep – your quality of life will improve with each morning.

Here are a few useful tips for buying your new bed:

• Wear light clothing when trying out the bed, i.e. clothing that is not bulky and/or too tight.
• Try out different lying positions (side and back).
• You should only try it out using a pillow or neck support pillow.
• Beds and shoes are meant to be tried out! Ideally, you should arrange a consultation in a specialist shop.
• For a healthy person, daily use of the bed lasts almost as long as a working day. Good sleep should therefore be very important to us and the best bed should be just good enough.

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