"Life belongs to those who sleep well…"

The upright position distinguished the human species from others but resulted in a particular 'S' shape of the spinal column. Optimal for upright movement, this specific structure´s problems can lead to painful conditions such as back pain, lumbago, lumbar and cervical osteoarthritis, disc herniation, etc. To avoid their development, it is essential to sleep on bedding that allows the spine, even when extended, to stay in a position identical to that when upright.

The effects of an incorrect rest position

Inadequate or suitable bedding can lead to painful conditions in the back and vertebrae.

The effects of an incorrect rest position

Failure to achieve complete relaxation delays and even prevents one from reaching deep sleep phases (paradoxical sleep) creating physiological shortfalls, psychophysical stress, a feeling of exhaustion, and impaired reactivity. Body conformation and the positions taken during rest are the main elements to take into account to achieve the optimal bed system, which will directly promote sleep quality and hence quality of life.

The morphological conformation (slender, short, obese, lean etc.) and positions taken during rest (mainly folded, on the back and on the side) directly determine the weight distribution of the extended body. These elements mean that standard proposals can be often ineffective or even have the opposite to the desired effects.

Compression of intervertebral discs

This results in painful conditions caused by compression of the intervertebral discs on the spinal nerves.

Compression of the vertebral column

Prevents relaxation of the muscular system which works in vain to correctly position the spine.

Compression of the lymphatic system

This results in compression of the vascular lymphatic system in contact areas.

The choice of firmness

The choice of firmness

When choosing a mattress, there are some golden rules to go by. First of all, the ratio between height and body mass defines the weight per square centimetre: the higher this is, the more the mattress must be firm.

Then, if you sleep on your side, it is recommended you choose a softer multi-zone mattress to reduce pressure on the shoulders and the pelvis thus allowing better blood flow with the resulting cellular regeneration.

If you sleep on your back and you have a pronounced dorsal curvature, it is best to choose a mattress that will allow your pelvis to sink enough so that the lumbar support provided is sufficient.

Age is yet another component. Young people deal with a firmer support better. Over the years, the search for comfort develops and we begin to appreciate a softer layer.

Pressure zones

This is the 'Rhumaless' system used to visualise on screen, in real time, the pressure points exerted on your body in your preferred resting position. Here science and experience work hand in hand to help you identify the most suitable mattress.

In the illustration opposite, we can easily see the most suitable bedding and the one that must be avoided. With Elite mattresses, acceptable pressure zones are represented by light shades. In the 'Other brands' example, the illustration shows an unsuitable pressure zone represented by dark shades.

Elite mattresses simply offer better sleep than other brands. Because we make your mattress, we can also recommend the one that will help you sleep better.

Medium pressure
High pressure
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Sleep well, live better

It is vital to have good bedding for spine care.

A good bed must have the following qualities:

  • - Correct orthopaedic spinal support

  • - Allow relaxation of the muscular system

  • - Promote blood flow to allow cellular regeneration

  • - Maintain an adequate body temperature

  • - Good hygienic performance

  • - Erase in just one night all the tensions accumulated during the day

  • - Be pleasant, comfortable and support the back without any compromise