They have also strongly recommended the Mouka brand of
pillows, and mattresses, because of their high quality, having met the
ergonomic standards.
These were the submission of Dr. Onigbinde Ayodele Teslim,
National President, National Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists
(NAOMT) and Dr Nnenna Chigbo, PT. President, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy
(NSP) while urging Nigerians to maintain a healthy sleep culture for better
wellbeing.
Teslim pointed out that poor ergonomic compliance in most
mattresses and pillows result in unhealthy sleep due to aches and pains from
their usage. This situation also leads to poor postural alignments and
deformities.
The NAOMT President stated that to maintain spine
neutrality, quality pillows, like those of Mouka, should align the neck with
other body parts to support good posture. “There are several pillow brands in
the market, but only Mouka that NAOMT is currently satisfied with have met the
ergonomic standard. This is why we recommend them to consumers,” he said.
Teslim, an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
and Pharmacy Physiotherapy at Obafemi Awolowo University, stressed that
non-usage of pillows during sleep results in uneven pressure distribution in
the neck muscles. This is why some individuals may experience neck pain,
stiffness, and headaches, affecting work performance and economic well being.
“Mouka is the standard for comfortable mattresses and
pillows which can prevent pains and poor postural alignment. The team of
experts in NAOMT have assessed the production protocols and finished products
of Mouka and have found that they met the international standard. The
durability, quality and ergonomic compliance are satisfactory,” he posits.
In the same vein, Dr. Chigbo said specific cells that help
fight infection in the body increases significantly during healthy sleep, and
quality mattresses and pillows determine a great deal how well one sleeps, as
the body needs to align with them.
She affirmed that pillows like those of Mouka, keep the
upper body aligned, thereby relieving pressure and counterbalance the joints in
the body.
“When you are not comfortable on the mattress or pillow, it
will affect the quality of your sleep, and this can be detrimental to your
physical and mental health,” she said.
According to her, the NSP strongly recommends Mouka’s
Wellbeing range of orthopaedic mattresses and quality pillows because of the
reliable quality the company has exhibited over the past 60 years. “We have
evaluated Mouka’s manufacturing processes, and we are confident they meet
international standards,” Chigbo enthused.
Both experts advised that consumers should always replace
their pillows every 1-2 years.