How to choose the perfect bed

Nightmares are the least of your troubles when sleeping on a bad bed. If you dream of better sleep, it might be within your reach if you make time to invest in a bed that will not only ward off back pain and sleep deprivation, but also be the perfect fit for your spine. Here are some essential tips.

• Proper alignment of your spine is something you cannot compromise when thinking about the perfect mattress. It has to be one that supports your body in neutral position allowing your buttocks, heels, shoulders and head to rest peacefully.

• The right mattress should be one where you feel like you’re floating on air. Although orthopaedic doctors recommend firm beds a lot of the time, you may only find the right fit after a good test run at a mattress warehouse.
• Testing your bed should be taken very seriously, bring your pillow and replicate your sleeping pattern and alignment for about 10-15 minutes. If you fall asleep or don’t want to get off, it’s a good sign.
• The most popular mattresses around the world are still innerspring mattresses because they support you with coil springs. Today’s brands have each coil individually enclosed. This means the bed will last longer and you won’t have coils poking you through the mattress.
• Some people prefer memory foam mattresses because they adapt to your body weight and shape. You could opt for a foam top or a foam mattress, which shifts with your weight through the night. If you have any sort of muscle pain, this might not be the option for you.
• Let’s be real, price is a major factor when choosing the right mattress. The perfect mattress is one that gives you the best value for money. Just steer clear of stinky second-hand mattresses shaped to someone else’s body.

• Size does count when you’re thinking of buying a mattress. Depending on your body shape, how you sleep and how much space you have in your bedroom, always make sure you can move around comfortably without hitting a wall or falling off.