Buying a Mattress–What Are You Looking For?

October 6, 2017
Everybody knows that you should get eight hours of sleep, but is your old mattress keeping tired?  If you’re tossing and turning every night or waking up with back or neck pain, maybe a new mattress is the solution.  When looking at the mattresses San Diego has for sale, keep a few things in mind to help you choose:

1. Firm or Soft?

Your mattress should help maintain the natural curvature of your neck and spine.  A firm-to-medium mattress is best for people with back pain, with a caveat: the mattress shouldn’t be so firm that you feel pressure.  When you lie down, ideally, there should be no noticeable pressure points at all–you should feel like you’re lying on air.  Try several mattresses and note their firmness level to get an idea of what feels best to you.

2. Memory Foam or Innerspring?

Traditional innerspring mattresses are best for people who have a difficult time getting up and down, such as those with arthritis or who are overweight.  The firm, bouncy support of an innerspring makes it easier to rise.  A memory foam mattress, on the other hand, reduces pressure points, which can be helpful for those with problems like chronic muscle pain.  Once again, you’ll want to try several mattresses, and see which ones are most suited to your needs.

 

3. Do You Have Special Sleep Needs?

Allergens can infiltrate innerspring mattresses over time.  If an innerspring mattress is best for you, be sure to encase it in an anti-allergen cover or mattress pad to extend the life of the mattress and keep yourself healthy.  Memory foam mattresses are considered anti-allergen, a big bonus if dust, pet dander, or pollen keeps you sneezing all night.  If you tend to overheat while you sleep, innerspring mattresses are generally rated as cooler than memory foam, which tends to hold body heat.  Lastly, if you’re dealing with a restless partner, look for an innerspring mattress with pocketed coils or choose a memory foam mattress to improve motion isolation.

 

Your Good Night’s Sleep Is Right Around The Corner                                        

It’s hard to be at your best when you’re not well-rested, but buying the right mattress for you should be easy.  Take the time to think about which mattresses San Diego characteristics are most important to you before heading out to buy, and you’ll be resting easy in no time.

 

Sources:

How to Pick Your Perfect Mattress – www.WebMd.com

The Definitive Guide to Buying a Mattress – www.goodhousekeeping.com