The mattress market has exploded recently and there are more choices than ever before. Every manufacturer talks about how much better their mattresses are and how research has shown that people get better sleep with their products. I guess it is even important that you can drop a bowling ball on your mattress and not spill a glass of wine. So what is the deal? How is a person to decide?
As a chiropractor, questions about mattresses come up all of the time. I will admit, I am not an expert on mattress technology, but I do know just a little about the human body and I also read a lot, so let me share with you what the experts say.
Number one, don’t go for the bells and whistles and don’t believe every advertisement you hear. You are better off spending your money on quality construction rather than the latest trend. Of the three main types of mattress construction: traditional coil, air, or memory foam, none are considered better than the others. It is best to discover which type works best for you. What you are really looking for is a mattress that is firm (not hard) and supportive of your body. When you are lying on a mattress it should not feel like one part of your body is sinking in or sagging more than the others. If you move around a lot at night, the memory foam may not be for you, as it tends to keep you in one position more. If you tend to be cold natured at night, the memory foam make work good for you, because it tends to hug your body more. If you and your partner (or whoever sleeps in bed with you) are of greatly different size and shape, the adjustable air bed may be a good choice. The key here is to find the type of mattress that fits YOU best.
There is a secret to shopping for a mattress. Go to a reputable mattress store or furniture dealer; go in the late afternoon or early evening and go with whoever usually sleeps in bed with you. Pick a mattress within your price range and lay on it for at least 15-20 minutes before trying a different mattress. Lay in the position that you normally sleep in and pretend that you are there to sleep. Pay attention to your body and try and feel if you are being supported correctly and spend the time to find out if the mattress is going to be comfortable for you. If you fall asleep, chances are you are either too tired, or you made an excellent choice.
Having the right mattress can go a long way toward getting a better night’s sleep and helping out with mild cases of lower back pain, so shop around, take your time, and make sure that you are getting the correct mattress for you.
Dr. Calvin Shanks, a practicing Chiropractor of nine (9) years is the owner of The Fix, Chiropractic Solutions in Paducah, KY. For more information please visit the website at www.thefixchiro.com, or telephone at 270-450-0848, or visit the office in The Village Business Center (behind The Home Depot, next to Dallas Medical and David Spicer Jewelers) in Paducah, KY.
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