You wake up achy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
According to the American Chiropractic Association, it’s estimated that 80% of people will experience back pain<\/a> at some point in their lives\u2014and a poor mattress won’t help the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “One true indicator of a poor mattress is soreness\/stiffness upon waking,” says Tom Tozer<\/a>, chiropractor at Imperium Chiropractic in Ladysmith, Wisc. “Back pain<\/a> in the morning can be from improper support from your mattress or inflammation that is gathering while sleeping from the day’s activities. A good supportive mattress will allow the body time to rest and recover at night.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tozer says you can try to get a little more life out of your mattress with a mattress topper<\/a> or by placing a piece of plywood between the box spring and the mattress (known as a bunkie board<\/a>), but it may just be time for a new model. Consider a medium-firm mattress<\/a> or an adjustable bed<\/a>; these allow you to raise your head and legs separately, taking the pressure off your lower back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A comfortable temperature is key to getting a good night’s sleep. If you consistently wake up sweating or throw off the covers during the night, it might be your mattress. Memory foam mattresses<\/a> tend to “sleep hot,” because that’s their thing: The foam softens in response to body heat and conforms to your body shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this reason, newer memory foam mattresses contain cooling gel layers and breathable fabric to offset the warmth they generate. Innerspring or hybrid mattresses<\/a> are other good choices for hot sleepers, as they are constructed to allow for airflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Time for a new mattress? See what Saatva offers<\/p>\n \n Our flagship luxury mattress is expertly engineered with coil-on-coil construction for durability, a layer of memory foam for enhanced back support, and a cushiony Euro pillow top for extra comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Luxurious body-hugging feel and pressure relief with 3\u201d of ultra-premium, high-density 5-lb memory foam. <\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Natural latex responds to every curve for pressure-free support and responsive comfort. Natural latex is supple, resilient, and durable, for the ultimate in elevated sleep. (It’s naturally hypoallergenic too.)<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n It’s not uncommon to develop assorted health conditions as we age. Two that commonly interrupt sleep are obstructive sleep apnea<\/a> (OSA) and gastroesophageal reflux disease<\/a> (GERD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elevating your head and upper body are helpful for both of these. Memory foam and latex mattresses<\/a> offer good head and neck support, while adjustable bases are great ways to elevate the upper body; adjustable air beds<\/a> are also an excellent choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your old mattress may not be providing the comfort and support you need if you’ve gained a significant amount of weight. Support, durability, and sleeping cool are priorities if you’re in the vicinity of 230 pounds or more, along with cushioning and pressure relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Memory foam is generally not a good choice if you’re on the heavier side, as you may sink into it too deeply. Innerspring mattresses provide solid support and maximum airflow. Latex mattresses are another good choice. A thicker mattress\u201412 inches is ideal\u2014is another thing to consider, as it will remain supportive even when compressed. (Here’s more on how to find the best mattress for heavy people<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breaking up with your mattress is one thing; breaking up with your human partner is another, and something you most likely want to avoid. There are so many variables when two people share a bed, including being different weights, having different potential health problems and aches and pains, or just having different comfort preferences. (Oh, and let’s not forget snoring<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing you’ll want in a new mattress is good motion isolation, which means when one of you changes position, the other one stays put. Thicker mattresses absorb more movement than thinner ones; mattresses made out of memory foam or latex are both excellent at preventing motion transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adjustable air beds can also be a relationship-saver. Air beds contain individual air chambers that can be inflated or deflated to achieve a precise level of comfort, and if two people share a bed, each can adjust their own side to meet their preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, you and your partner might be perfectly physically comfortable sharing a bed but want to start fresh when you decide to cohabit. “When couples move in together, they many times want to purchase a new mattress together,” says Bill Fish, managing editor at SleepFoundation.org<\/a>. “Surveys have shown that many partners have anxiety with sleeping on a mattress where their partner might have been with someone else, which has resulted in new mattress purchases.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n So once you’ve determined that it is, in fact, time to call it quits, then what? Don’t despair\u2014just get back out there with the help of our mattress quiz<\/a>, which will set you up with the perfect new mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou’re feeling the heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You’ve developed health problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your body type has changed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You and your bed partner aren’t in sync<\/h2>\n\n\n\n