When buying a mattress the first thing you should consider is what position you tend to sleep in. Do you sleep mostly on your back, your side, or your stomach? Knowing this is a great place to start in the search for your mattress. 

Back Sleepers:

If you are a back sleeper the best advice and general rule is to buy a firm mattress. Remember though that there is a difference between firm and just plain hard. A firm mattress has enough resistance to keep your spine straight when you are sleeping, whereas a mattress that is too soft will not support your spine enough. Back sleepers tend to take up a larger mattress sleeping area to lie on than other positions therefore there is less weight per square inch placed on the body.

The best mattress for a back sleeper will be firm, but should still have enough softness to give to comfort to the joints.

Side Sleepers:

Side sleepers should consider buying a mattress that is not as firm as those recommended for a back sleeper. This does not mean that side sleepers should buy a soft mattress, rather that they should buy a mattress that gives enough to comfort to the natural bumps and curves of the side sleeping position. It is recommended that when sleeping on your side you might like to put a pillow between your legs to prevent pelvis rotation on the mattress in the night. This will also help to keep your spine in alignment whilst you are sleeping on your mattress. 

Stomach Sleepers :

Stomach sleepers should take note that sleeping on your stomach can irritate your neck and back due to the rotation of the neck to one side in this position. If you are unable to make the change to becoming a side or back sleeper then try to find a mattress that is soft enough on the surface to forgo the use of a pillow which will only push the neck further out of alignment. Like a back sleeper, the best mattress for a stomach sleeper will be one that has supportive density, but also enough softness give to comfort to the sleeper's body.

All Sleepers:

A mattress that will effectively support the body while providing enough comfort to the natural shapes and curves of the body is ideal. Remember to always use a pillow between your legs when sleeping on your side, or under your pelvis when sleeping on your stomach to limit movement.

We make buying the right mattress easy for you with our on-line chat help  where we can help you understand relative support offered by each mattress we sell to you. Your comfort is our concern.