As humans spend approximately one third of our lives sleeping, choosing an ideal mattress should be viewed as a long-term investment. Your selection will depend on various factors including sleep position and body weight.
Selecting the appropriate firmness level is also vitally important. Firmer mattresses can help provide more support for people who weigh more, as well as providing relief in specific areas like backache.
Sleeping Position
Your sleep patterns at night are as personal and individual as you are, yet most people tend to fall into one of three common sleeping positions: back sleepers, stomach sleepers or side sleepers. Each position requires support and pressure relief in order to reduce neck, back or shoulder pain – selecting a mattress designed specifically to your sleeping position can greatly enhance its comfort levels and ensure you experience restful nights’ rest.
If you prefer back sleeping, a firm mattress will likely be your ideal solution. These mattresses typically use materials such as coils or memory foam that offer support by conforming to your body’s curves while offering cushion for areas such as spine.
Side sleepers need a medium-firm mattress that provides both contouring and support, such as pocketed coils or memory foam. Medium-firm mattresses can also be beneficial to those sleeping on their stomachs as these materials help support spinal alignment by not sinking into the mattress and throwing off alignment; stomach sleeper mattresses will typically also require some cushioning to ease pressure off hips and shoulders.
Stomach and back sleepers are more prone to experiencing lower back or neck pain, often as a result of not enough spine support in their mattress. Adjusting sleeping posture may alleviate symptoms; but some individuals may take time adjusting. A supportive mattress and pillows may make this transition simpler.
Weight can have a significant impact on what type of mattress is right for you. People who weight more often prefer firmer mattresses which provide more support during sleep – this is particularly helpful for sleepers who toss and turn throughout the night.
Body Type
Finding the appropriate mattress for your body type can help improve sleep and relieve pain. A firm mattress may help align the spine more closely; while soft mattresses may relieve pressure on hips and shoulders. A medium mattress offers the optimal combination of support and comfort.
For heavier sleepers, high-density foam mattresses offer better support while lasting longer than lower-density beds. To make sleeping cooler, look for one with cooling components or an air flow construction, while for hot sleepers looking for one with great motion isolation or shared bedrooms it may also help.
When searching for the ideal mattress to reduce back pain, a firm or medium-firm mattress should be chosen. A plush or soft mattress won’t provide adequate spinal support needed to minimize discomfort. If severe symptoms exist, therapeutic mattresses specifically designed to alleviate chronic back issues might also be beneficial.
Joint pain demands plenty of cushion, and foam mattresses that provide both support and pressure relief should help. Sleep well!
If you experience hot flashes or tend to sleep warmly, choosing a mattress with adequate breathability is essential. Foam mattresses tend to trap heat and take time releasing it; hybrid and innerspring models may provide more air circulation between their coils for cooler sleeping experiences; latex and coir mattresses also offer great breathability.
Budget should also be an important consideration. Mattress prices can differ considerably based on its thickness, construction, features and thickness; memory foam mattresses tend to cost more than innerspring beds of similar size due to their memory foam components; organic/natural mattresses often cost more than synthetic alternatives; additionally beds featuring enhanced performance features or special materials can add further costs.
Comfort Level
Our quiz takes into account your preferences and sleeping needs to recommend a mattress tailored specifically for you. The results page will display various mattresses that closely meet these criteria; our sleep specialists are also on hand throughout your mattress shopping experience to offer guidance and product insight.
Mattress firmness plays an integral part in your comfort during sleep and can have an effect on how well it aligns during the night, relieving pressure from hips and shoulders and potentially leading to back or neck pain when sleeping on it. A mattress that feels too soft may fail to adapt around them to reduce pressure in those areas resulting in back or neck pain due to pressure points not being relieved adequately by this mattress.
Although we sometimes assume one mattress fits all, each person has unique comfort preferences and needs. With input from industry experts, bedMATCH was developed to help find you a mattress suitable to your body type, sleeping position and level of comfort.
Firmness in mattresses depends on their construction and brand. An all-foam mattress will feel softer than one with pocketed coils layered beneath its layers of foam; furthermore, density of foam used can also impact how firm or soft a mattress feels.
As a rule, the heavier you are, the more support your mattress should provide. People of heavier weight often require firmer mattresses in order to maintain spine alignment and avoid sore muscles or joints in the morning. Because all-foam mattresses cannot meet this need for support, hybrid or innerspring mattresses may provide more suitable support.
If you have a lighter frame and prefer sleeping on your stomach or side, a soft mattress would likely provide more comfort for you. These beds typically consist of memory foam or latex comfort materials to provide a plush feeling and good pushback against feeling trapped within the mattress. These types of beds may also help alleviate back or hip pain while sleeping.
Budget
As with any long-term purchase, your budget is an important factor when selecting a mattress. If you’re on a tighter budget, we have many great mattresses under $500 that offer excellent comfort and support, including features like organic materials, adjustability or cooling technology. For an upgrade experience try hybrid or latex beds – typically more costly but lasting longer than innerspring or spring foam beds!
If you tend to sleep hot, we advise finding a mattress equipped with cooling technology to avoid night sweats and keep the temperature even throughout the night. Memory foam has the tendency to retain body heat; to stay comfortable in bed at night look for models infusing cooling gels into them or offering more breathable designs; latex or hybrid mattresses tend to sleep cooler due to their coil-based construction.
Motion isolation, which prevents movement from transferring between sleepers, is another crucial consideration when sharing a bed with a partner or children. Foam and hybrid mattresses tend to excel in this regard while latex has more of a springy feel and may not provide as much isolation.
Other considerations when purchasing a mattress include soft or firm comfort levels and edge support preferences. We suggest reviewing our reviews to understand more about your options available to you and their suitability for your specific preferences.
Finding a mattress shouldn’t be hard! Our quiz takes the guesswork out of shopping for new mattresses by providing several options tailored specifically to your desired comfort and support levels.
Your results page allows you to explore mattresses that meet your sleeping position, body type and budget – with added features such as cooling or eco-friendly materials if applicable. Once you find one you like, be sure to investigate its manufacturer’s reputation as well as return/sleep trial policies so that your purchasing experience goes smoothly; with an average lifespan of about 8 years for most mattresses it’s worth taking the time to ensure you make an informed decision that meets all of your needs.
