How to choose the right mattress firmness

If your bed is uncomfortable, you will never get a proper night's sleep, and you will feel tired all day long. While you rest, every muscle should be relaxed and your body should lie in its natural position — that is the only way to fully recharge. This is why it matters to buy a mattress with the right firmness for you, chosen around your own build and habits. You can buy a mattress in our online store, and this article explains how to choose one.

What to look at before you buy

There is no universal piece of advice here that works for everyone. Every criterion is personal. A heavier person will not sleep well on a soft surface, while for a slim person a firm one feels much like the floor.

You need to weigh up a number of physical factors, including height, build and body weight, along with the construction and the quality of the mattress itself. Your level of physical activity and any musculoskeletal conditions matter just as much. Take all of these details into account and you can buy the ideal mattress — one with genuine orthopedic properties.

The starting points are:

· body weight;

· height;

· any medical conditions;

· personal preference.

That last point is about the buyer's own comfort.

The effect of age

The human body carries on growing and forming until roughly the age of 25. That is why, through the night, the skeleton needs to sit in an anatomically correct position.

From that age until 50, the muscles and joints barely change at all. A range of mattresses will work for you here, depending on how they feel.

Closer to old age, rest calls for special conditions. Go for a highly contouring mattress with minimal firmness so that the body is supported the way it should be. Your bed must never disrupt blood microcirculation.

The role of weight

If you weigh no more than 60 kg, you can happily sleep on a soft mattress. Above that, firmer options are the better bet, with age taken into account. When choosing for a double bed, consider the measurements of both sleepers. A difference of up to 30 kg will not matter much.

Physical activity

Active people are best suited to firm mattresses, so that the muscles and back can recover during sleep.

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