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For those who sleep on their back, spine alignment is crucial and a firmer comfort grade is recommended to provide comfort, without letting your back curve into the mattress. Mattress types that can provide this support include traditional spring, pocket spring, memory foam or orthopaedic mattresses.
As a back sleeper, you will need the most support out of all of the sleeping positions to ensure you wake up without a sore back. That's why medium to very firm mattresses are ideal - they provide the alignment and support you need.
Gentle support system, conforming to the shape of your body. Great if you sleep on your side or front.
Provides essential support to maintain natural spinal alignment. Ideal for back or front sleepers.
Very firm base provides optimum support for your back. Great for people who sleep on their back.
If you’re unsure whether to opt for a medium or a firm mattress, this can largely be based off of your personal preference and whatever feels most comfortable for you. However other factors, such as your weight, should also be taken into consideration.
The heavier you are, the more you risk misaligning the spine. This is especially true for those who sleep on their back as the added weight can cause their spine to sink into the mattress further. To combat this, if you weigh above 14 stone, consider a firm or very firm mattress.
As mentioned for those who sleep on their back, spinal support is the main priority. There are a number of mattress types that can help with this, including traditional spring, pocket spring, memory foam and orthopaedic mattresses.
Pocket spring mattresses are a recommended route for back sleepers. They contain individual springs cushioned in their own pockets of material with filling to provide support across the body and suitable comfort. Additionally, they distribute weight evenly and are sturdy enough to prevent 'roll together', which is when you and your partner roll both into the middle of the bed.
If you do suffer with back-pain as a cause of injury or poor posture, there are plenty of orthopaedic mattresses for back sleepers. They're most widely available as a firm mattress but often include extra technology to ensure maximum comfort.
As one of the most popular mattress types, it's no surprise that memory foam is great for most sleeping positions. For back sleepers, medium firmness memory foam is ideal as it provides enough support while remaining truly comfortable.
Traditional spring mattresses are constructed from a series of connected springs to offer maximum support. Because of these springs, these mattresses are only available in comfort grades varying from medium to very firm, so you can ensure you have a strong core support system. Traditional spring mattresses are also one of the most affordable mattress types, so are a popular option for back sleepers.
To understand which kind of mattress your sleeping position is best suited to, it helps if you're familiar with your pressure points, these are the areas which have contact with the mattress. For back sleepers, this includes your shoulders, your heels, your buttocks and most obviously, your back. This is why it’s essential to opt for mattresses specially designed to support the spine.
As well as getting the right mattress for your sleeping position, it’s also essential to get the right type of pillow. For back sleepers, pillows with a medium comfort grade are advised. Anything too firm will add too much height underneath the neck, whereas anything too thin won’t cushion the head adequately. Popular pillow types that offer enough bounce include hollowfibre or wool pillows.
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