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Buying a Mattress: Why Your Sleep Position Matters So Much

  • April 10, 2017
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sleep positionWe all have our own specific sleep position. Whether it’s on our front, our side, or on our back, we all have preferences on how we like to lie in bed. But, whilst there are so many guides describing the characteristics of each sleeping position, few actually recommend the best possible mattress for each position.

Choosing the right mattress for your sleep habits is essential to ensure you get optimum quality out of your sleep. If you regularly sleep on a bad mattress or the wrong mattress for your natural sleeping position, it will likely have significant negative effects on your health as well as your sleep. If not rectified, these effects can get pretty serious in the long-run, and could leave you with permanent damage – all from simply sleeping on the wrong mattress!

So, to counteract this problem and ensure you know exactly which mattress to choose for your sleeping position, below you’ll find a list of the most common sleeping positions and the best corresponding mattress to choose.

Side position

One of the most common sleeping positions is the side position. Whether it’s left or right or with legs tucked in or straight out, sleeping on one side of the body is the preferred sleeping position of many people.

But, sleeping on your side can have disastrous consequences if you don’t have the correct mattress such as Sleepline. It’s essential that the spine is kept in a level position whilst sleeping so, if you don’t have a mattress that’s able to accommodate this, you could cause long-term damage to your spine and other areas of your back.

The recommended bed warmer mattress pad to buy for this position is a memory foam option with soft to medium support. If the mattress is too firm and rigid, it may leave an uncomfortable gap between your neck and upper waist which can cause back pain and, if the mattress is too soft, the pressure points of your body won’t be supported properly.

Stomach position

Whilst sleeping on your stomach appears strange to most people, it is still a relatively common sleeping position amongst some. However, stomach sleepers are at a higher risk of experiencing neck strain as the spine is automatically pushed out of level alignment in this position. This can then cause back pain and will put extra pressure on your lungs and even abdominal organs.

The best mattress for stomach sleepers is a soft memory foam option that perfectly molds to the contours of your body. This will allow you to properly sink down into the mattress as it supports and cushions the areas pressing downwards.

Back position

Considered equally common as the side position, sleeping on your back is a firm favorite. Better still, it’s also the position health professionals recommend! Sleeping on your back automatically means less pressure on your neck and spine that may occur for side and stomach sleepers, and it allows your spine to remain in regular alignment.

But even though back sleepers generally experience less joint and back pain in the long-run, this doesn’t mean any mattress will do. You still need some degree of support as, when lying on your back for a long period of time, your back will arch upwards at your shoulders then downwards where your buttocks reach the mattress, and this may result in a gap.

The ideal mattress for regular back sleepers is a relatively firm option that still provides appropriate support and cushioning. But, should you opt for a memory foam mattress instead, it’s unlikely to cause too much damage as the back position is generally the safest. For higher detail on mattress names and brands you can try, you’ll find more information from Mattress-Guides.net.

Things to consider before buying

Whilst the above mattress suggestions are highly recommended for each specific position, there will always be extenuating circumstances you should consider before parting with your money.

Weight is a crucial factor that should be considered, and could even mean the difference of which mattress you end up choosing. For example, if a very light person is a stomach sleeper, a super-soft mattress may not be the best option. Whilst memory foam is still appropriate, choosing a slightly firmer version will give better stomach support to a small frame.

Most people don’t even consider their sleeping position when buying a mattress, but you can hopefully now see how important it is. Choosing the right mattress for your sleeping habits can significantly enhance not only your sleep quality but your overall health too!

Sophia Baker has been working in retail all of her working life, many of those years spent at a furniture store. She shares some tips for people who are making some big purchasing decisions.

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