{"id":27617,"date":"2023-04-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/?p=27617"},"modified":"2024-09-11T18:47:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T18:47:03","slug":"pressure-relief-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/pressure-relief-mattress\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Pressure Relief in a Mattress\u2014and Why Does It Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When shopping for a new mattress<\/a>, pressure relief is one of the most important features to consider. In fact, adequate pressure relief can help ensure you don’t wake up with aches and pains in the morning. Keep reading to learn all about pressure relief, why it’s important, and how to choose the best pressure relief mattress for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is pressure relief?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the deal: When you sleep, some parts of your body come into contact with the mattress before other parts, creating pressure points. If your mattress doesn\u2019t allow these parts to sink in comfortably while supporting the rest of your body, you may experience discomfort and could potentially wake up in pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pressure relief is the ability of the mattress to redistribute the weight of the sleeper to help reduce pressure buildup and promote proper spinal alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is pressure relief important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pressure relief is one of the most important features to look for in a mattress. Without it, certain parts of your body can carry excess pressure and cause you to wake up sore. Do this for eight hours every night and you\u2019re pretty much guaranteed to develop chronic shoulder pain<\/a> or lower back problems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you continually wake up in the morning sore, this could very well be a sign your mattress isn’t providing enough pressure relief. While pressure relief is essential for everyone, it’s particularly important for athletes, those who suffer from chronic pain, and people in certain sleeping positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to find the best pressure relief mattress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So how do you find your ideal pressure relief mattress? It turns out some materials are better at providing pressure relief than others. Here’s what you need to know about different mattress types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n