How to Match Your Mattress to Your Sleep Style

“Sleep” can be different from person to person. You might fall asleep on your side, or toss and turn all night. Maybe you sleep on your back and never move. Why does it matter? Finding the right mattress for your sleep style will affect the quality of sleep you get. And getting quality sleep each night can change your life.

When shopping for a new mattress, the first question you’ll probably be asked: “What’s your sleep style?” Have you ever considered your sleep style and how it may affect the type of mattress you should choose? If not, and even if you have, here’s a quick look at sleep styles and how to choose the mattress that matches yours.

If You Sleep on Your Back

Sleeping on your back keeps your neck in a comfortable, neutral position, and your spine aligned. It also gives you more flexibility when looking at mattress styles. In general, a somewhat firmer mattress keeps your entre spin in a neutral position and aligned. Look for one with enough cushion on top to support the arch in the lumbar spine. Try the Tommy Bahama Shake the Sand Firm mattress.

If You Sleep on Your Side

Most people are side-sleepers, so don’t be surprised if you are in this category. If your sleep style is on your side, you will need to be a little picky about your mattress. Look for one that is slightly softer, made from latex or foam. If you choose a spring mattress, look for one with a pillow top.
Why do you need to be so choosey?

When you are a side-sleeper, your shoulders and hips need to sink down slightly into the mattress. If there is too much weight on your lower hip, it can create an uncomfortable tingling sensation. If you’ve ever woken up with pins and needles, that’s why. A mattress with a little bit of give will also help your spine stay in its natural curve while you sleep.

If You Sleep on Your Stomach

Choosing a mattress for this sleep style is more about what to avoid. Avoid a mattress that is too soft. When you sleep on a mattress that's too soft, it can put too much stress on your back. Medium-firm, such as the Serta iComfort Hybrid Blue Fusion 100 Firm, is the best for your sleep style. This gives you the room you need to support your body and lessen the pressure on your ribs and hipbones.

If Your Sleep Style Is a Combination

Do you constantly shift from your back to your side while sleeping? Since your style is to sleep in a range of positions, a mattress with medium-firm support will be the best for you. Choose your mattress based on your most common sleep position. But avoid going too soft, this can make it difficult to change positions.

If You Sleep with a Partner

If you sleep with someone whose sleep style is to shift positions frequently, you know what “motion transfer” means. This is what happens when your partner regularly tosses and turns or gets up a lot in the middle of the night. You may be better off with an innerspring mattress since the coils are individually wrapped, which lowers motion transfer. Memory foam mattresses are also a good option.
The easiest way to find the perfect mattress is to visit a store, such as Baer’s Furniture, and try out the bedMatch technology.

This is a patented diagnostics system that matches you with the perfect mattress for your sleep style. It uses 18 statistical measurements and more than 1,000 scientific calculations along with the information you provide about how you sleep and if you have any issues such as back problems or neck problems. When your sleep style and your mattress are aligned, you get the quality sleep you need.

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