How To Choose The Right Kind Of Mattress?

Top quality mattress brands in Singapore usually have several products under their wing. This includes the usual spring foam mattresses, memory foam mattresses, as well as the orthopedic mattresses. But how will the consumers know the right kind of mattresses for them?

First, those who are planning to purchase a new mattress should always do a thorough research before deciding what to buy. Not only will it give them the right idea about which type of mattress to buy, it will also allow them to have an idea about how much they should prepare to spend for their upcoming purchase.

Also, allotting some time to research can also help consumers differentiate the types of mattress products in the market today. Those who have no idea about the difference between the memory foam mattress or spring mattress will understand that the former can apply even pressure to the user’s body at all points, while the latter is made with inner spring to provide a bouncy feel.

On the other hand, those with health-specific needs tend to choose the firmer kind of mattress called the orthopedic mattress. However, buying this kind of mattress can be a little uncomfortable for some. According to bed expert Andy Hills from And So To Bed, “People often ask for orthopaedic mattresses, but all that means is a hard one. Very few people actually need a hard mattress unless they have crushed a disc. For most other people, they will simply be uncomfortable, particularly for lighter women, creating shoulder pain and pins and needles sensations.”

But if consumers feel that purchasing orthopedic mattress in Singapore would be a great move, they should try out the mattress first before deciding to spend their money on it. According to Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center associate professor of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery Arya Nick Shamie, it would be very important to understand the kind of support that the body needs when lying in neutral position.

“If the mattress is too firm, it will push on those main pressure points and take you out of alignment,” Shamie said in an interview with WebMD. “If it's too soft, those pressure points won't be properly supported, so your whole body flops back." Both of these scenarios can lead to an achy morning.”

Sleep expert Michael Breus also said that those who continuously suffer from back pain might be the one to benefit from firm orthopedic mattresses. “If you wake up in the morning and have some low back pain and can stretch and get rid of it in 15 or 30 minutes, that means you're on an inappropriate mattress for you,” Breus stated.  But if the mattress will allow users to feel no added pressure, then it means that they are already using the ideal mattress for their body type. 

This only means that it is highly advisable for those who are planning to upgrade their beds at home should definitely try out different types of mattresses before paying for it to ensure maximum comfort while sleeping.