When purchasing a new mattress, most shoppers consider size and feel. But your sleep position could also impact its comfort – helping you find one that keeps you healthy and contented.
Side sleeping puts pressure on both shoulder and hip joints, so finding a mattress with ample cushioning and contouring capabilities is crucial.
Side Sleepers
Side sleepers generally prefer soft mattresses that mold comfortably around their hips and shoulders, unlike back sleepers who require firmer mattresses to align their spines. Side sleepers need something gentle enough to cushion these sensitive areas while still offering ample support; thus memory foam or pillow top mattresses offer just that combination.
Sleeping on one’s side has its drawbacks; one is increased shoulder pressure against the mattress, leading to upper arm discomfort. To minimize this issue, try switching up which side you sleep on each time or use an ergonomic pillow designed specifically to support head, neck and shoulder areas while still being comfortable for your sleeping position.
Some side sleepers find that switching up to the fetal position, a slight variation on log sleep position, helps them sleep more soundly and soothes neck pain. If this position interests you, we recommend placing a full pillow between your knees to protect them from touching during this new experience.
When purchasing a mattress, side sleepers should seek out pillows with plenty of loft (the compressed height when they lie on it). A pillow that features bouncier, more breathable fill is also preferred as this will prevent sinkage over time. Latex pillows or down/alternative alternatives make great options as both are breathable while not sinking over time.
Though most people who sleep in the fetal position do not experience major health complications, it’s important to keep in mind that sleeping on your stomach puts stress on your spine over time and could lead to lower back, wrist and ankle problems as well as heart disease or kidney stones. To combat this situation we advise switching sleep positions or using pillows which offer enough support for spine alignment while keeping neck alignment.
Back Sleepers
Sleeping on your back is often considered the optimal sleeping position, especially for those suffering from back issues. This position promotes good spinal alignment, relieves lower body aches and pains and minimizes heartburn/tummy ache symptoms – but can make snoring and sleep apnea worse.
Back sleepers looking to avoid these complications should invest in a mattress with the appropriate firmness level – medium firm mattresses provide sufficient support while being soft enough to prevent sinkage into hip area.
Mattress firmness may seem like an individual choice, but it plays a critical role in providing high-quality restful slumber. Sleepers dedicated to one sleeping position should opt for a medium-firm mattress while heavier back sleepers may prefer additional firmness to prevent sinkage, while lighter sleepers might require less firmness to ensure spinal alignment and ensure comfortable restful rest.
Selecting an ideal pillow is essential for back sleepers, as it will keep their neck in an ideal position that prevents stiffness and discomfort. A contoured or arched center pillow may provide more support than others for these sleeping positions.
Sleeping on your back has its drawbacks, such as increasing the chance of shoulder and hip pain as well as neck soreness or soreness. To prevent this from occurring, put pillows either side of your bed to support the head and keep the neck from rolling to one side while sleeping. This should stop it happening!
If you’re new to back sleeping, start off on the couch for several nights until your back becomes comfortable against the back of the sofa and gradually work your way into your bed. This will reduce chances of rolling over while sleeping as well as give your body time to adapt before trying it at home.
Memory foam and latex mattresses tend to be the ideal choices for back sleepers when selecting a suitable mattress. Both feature natural body contouring that distributes weight evenly while relieving pressure along the spine.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers who prefer sleeping in the prone position have specific requirements. Although this sleeping position can help relieve snoring and apnea symptoms as well as neck strain, it can put significant pressure on hips, shoulders, and back muscles that will require added support to ensure a restful slumber. Therefore, stomach sleepers require mattresses with enhanced support features for maximum results.
Firm mattresses are the optimal choice for stomach sleepers, though medium-firm beds may also work effectively. Too soft a mattress could allow your hips to sink during the night, pulling your spine out of alignment; firm mattresses provide support that keeps it in its natural, neutral position, helping avoid lower back pain or any other related ailments associated with this sleeping position.
Additionally, stomach sleeping increases your risk for shoulder pain when using a pillow to prop up your head. Over time, this may result in sore and stiff shoulders which interfere with quality sleep; often this issue can be alleviated by changing up your routine or switching out for another pillow.
Alternatively, try placing a body pillow under your hips to elevate them and align the spine, as this may prevent hips from sinking during the night and straining shoulders or creating discomfort in their muscles.
A hybrid mattress featuring memory foam or latex can provide stomach sleepers with the support they require without compromising comfort. Purple Mattress, for example, boasts an innovative gel grid with wrapped coils for ample cushioning while still offering proper support in this sleeping position. Furthermore, it comes in multiple firmness levels so you can find one suitable to your unique preferences.
Combination Sleepers
Some people can sleep comfortably in both positions: curled into a ball on their stomach and sprawled across their back. These people, known as combination sleepers, need mattresses which provide support in all positions – options like firmness and cushioning, as well as enough space to move around during the night are plentiful for combination sleepers.
WinkBed hybrid mattresses make an excellent choice for combination sleepers as they offer the ideal balance of softness and firmness. Their euro pillow top provides ample cushioning for side sleepers while its medium-firm feel provides back and stomach sleepers enough lift to properly align their spines, keeping them from sinking to the center of the bed. Furthermore, this mattress’s exceptional edge support makes it easier for them to sleep on its edges while easily getting in or out without sliding off or falling off!
Emma mattress, an all-foam mattress often criticized as too soft for back and stomach sleepers, breaks this mold with its zoned support system that allows certain areas of it to be either firmer or softer depending on what’s needed for proper spinal alignment. Plus, its bounce makes switching positions easy – no discomfort required!
Shoulder pain can be an issue for combination sleepers, as side sleeping focuses weight on one shoulder while stomach sleeping forces your shoulders into the mattress and creates high-stress pressure points. The Nolah Natural mattress is ideal for relieving shoulder pain as its soft but flexible construction keeps your back elevated and comfortable – scoring 7 on our firmness scale, more than double that of industry standards for medium firm mattresses.
The Bear Elite Hybrid mattress provides soft yet supportive cushioning to ensure combination sleepers remain cozy during any position during the night. Featuring a comfort layer designed to contour to body shapes and an upper-level CertiPUR-USD certified foam layer, its zoned construction makes this ideal for combination sleepers by minimizing motion transfer between partners without trapping either of them between movements.
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