When is it time for a new mattress?
- Every five to seven years – manufacturers and chiropractors recommend replacing mattresses over this period.
- When sagging starts happening – saggy spots in a mattress result in people tensing their muscles to compensate for the uneven surface.
- When annoying peaks, dips or lumps show in the surface.
- When you experience lifestyle changes such as weight loss or gain, or a change in sleeping partners.
- If you are waking up sore with stiffness, aches or pains, it’s probably time to replace your mattress.
What should I look for in a mattress?
Research has shown that medium-firm mattresses reduce back pain, shoulder pain, spine stiffness and improve sleep quality. For people suffering from spinal health related conditions such as chronic low-back pain, it has been asserted that firm should remain the “first choice of patients.”
How can I look after my mattress?
Turn your mattress every 2-3 months so that body indentations are kept to a minimum. A good quality mattress protector will also protect your mattress from sweat, moisture, and dead skin cells.
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