subject: Finding the right mattress for you [print this page] Finding the right mattress for you Finding the right mattress for you
At one time or another, most people will have had to endure a bad mattress. Whether it's one that they've had for years, or it's at a friend's home or maybe even in a hotel, sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress can not only rob you of decent sleep, but it can also cause aches and pains that stay with you all day.
As with most things in life, everyone may have a different taste when it comes to mattresses. Some people may prefer one that is soft, while others may prefer one that is more firm. The trick is in searching around, trying to find the right one. It may be that you've always slept on firmer mattresses, and have never tried a softer one, or vice versa. It may even come as a surprise that there are so many different grades.
If, however, these different types have already been tried, then it may be an idea to try something different, such as a memory foam mattress or topper. Whereas many may be used to having to find the right position to lie on a standard mattress, a memory foam mattress will mould to the body's contours, meaning that it finds a way to accommodate you, rather than vice versa.
A memory foam mattress may make a massive difference to how you sleep, but it can also help beat the aches and pains that can come with having to cope with a less comfortable mattress. While the body may find itself straining to stay in a comfortable position on a mattress you find less than pleasant, memory foam will allow your neck and shoulders to relax - drastically reducing the chance of waking with aches or pains.
