Do you struggle to sleep due to your mobility issues? Then you are in the right place. We will discuss 5 of the best ways to help you sleep better so that you can have a good night’s sleep! We will also talk about some bedroom aids that will enhance your comfort as well as simple changes you can make to your bedroom and lifestyle to improve the quality of your sleep.
Find a comfortable mattress that matches your needs
A comfortable mattress can mean the difference between a night of good quality sleep and the inability to fall asleep. An effective mattress should be comfortable and support your mobility needs, and it should not make you feel stiff and should relieve pressure on your back.
Do you need to replace your mattress? According to Dreams (a leading mattress brand in the UK), you should buy a new mattress if:
- You wake up feeling stiff or you experience aches and pains.
- The mattress is showing signs of wear. You might notice that it makes more noise than usual e.g. creaks or pings.
- If your bed is home to “unwanted guests” such as bedbugs or germs.
- The mattress is older than 8 years old.
At Millercare, we have a great range of mattresses that have been manufactured to satisfy our customer’s needs. We offer adjustable mattresses and supportive pillows that will help you sleep better with mobility issues. Some of the best products are The Invacare Essential Plus and The Softrest Contour Mattress, and we have many others available for purchase today!
Invest in an adjustable bed
An adjustable bed can improve your mobility. You will be able to get in and out of bed with ease, as it offers great support. If you are uncomfortable in bed or just can’t see to get comfortable, then an adjustable can help you out as you can use a remote control to raise areas of the bed. The flexibility of this type of bed is fantastic and can help you sleep better if you have mobility issues.
Adjustable beds are an investment. You can dramatically improve the quality of your sleep and mobility. Whilst the initial price might seem daunting, this should not put you off. There is a range of beds available at various costs to fit all budgets. At Millercare, we offer payment plans to help the cost feel like less of a ‘blow’ to your bank account.
Interested in finding out more about mobility aids that we offer? Check out the Millercare website.
Enhance the comfort of your bed
There are some small changes that you can make to your bed to make it more comfortable. You can invest in a mattress topper, which will provide your back with more support and help to relieve pressure. Sometimes the difference between a night of good sleep and not being able to sleep is cosy bedding. Check out Millercare’s range of affordable and snug bedding. Additionally, you could find plump cushions that provide support for your head and neck. Check out this blog post to find out more about finding the best pillow for you.
Find power in a routine
There are a few ways to improve your sleep simply by sticking to a routine. Here are a few top tips to sleep better with mobility issues by altering your routine:
- Stick to a sleeping schedule. Try to wake up and go to sleep at the same time every day and your body will slowly adapt to this. You should always aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep so that you are energised for the day.
- Reading before you go to sleep can help ease your mind. However, there is a ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way of reading before bedtime, find out more on this article from Headspace.
- Use a meditation or mindfulness app to detox from your day and get into a peaceful mindset before you go to sleep. Calm is an excellent app to use.
- Discover the best sleeping position for you
If you have mobility issues, you might want to reconsider the way that you sleep. Changing your sleeping position can help relieve tension in certain areas and can overall increase your comfort. If you suffer from back issues, you might want to consider sleeping on your side so that as little pressure as possible is put on your back. However, if you suffer from hip problems, then sleeping on your side can increase the pain you are feeling in this area. Therefore, you might want to consider laying on your back instead.
When should I talk to a medical professional?
If you have tried making changes to your sleeping with bedroom aids and habits, but you are still struggling to fall asleep or you are still having poor quality sleep, then it might be time to speak to a medical professional. A doctor can help you find the cause of your sleeping troubles and might be able to recommend something more specific such as treatment or medication.
You might be suffering from insomnia, here are some of the symptoms of this sleeping issue as stated by the NHS website:
- You struggle to fall asleep
- You wake up frequently during the night
- Once you wake up, you can’t get back to sleep
- Feeling tired throughout the day
- Inability to concentrate
