When it comes to mattress shopping, there are plenty of choices and decisions to make. These days, there are almost too many options for purchasing a mattress online. While this provides more options, you don’t get to feel the mattress before making the purchase. A mattress’s firmness can impact how well you sleep throughout the night. A great way to find out whether a firm or soft mattress is best for you is to visit our showroom. Other ways are to look at the pros and cons of each type of mattress.
Pros and Cons of Firm Mattresses
Firm mattresses can provide superior comfort throughout the entire night. Because they provide more support, it is easier to move around.
Pros of a firm mattress include:
- Maximum support: For anyone who has back problems, a firm mattress is necessary. They can provide much-needed support throughout the night to keep the spine straight. The support of firm mattresses can also benefit your joints by keeping them aligned.
- Even weight distribution: Since firm mattresses offer more support, they evenly distribute your weight. Even weight distribution can ensure your body doesn’t sink into the mattress in any area. When the body sinks into the mattress, it can cause the joints to misalign, giving them a greater chance to cause pain in the future.
Firm mattresses are supportive and don’t offer a lot of cons. One of the few cons is that it can put more pressure on parts of the body that have pain. For example, if someone experiences chronic muscle or joint pain, a firmer mattress could put more pressure on that area, causing pain.
People who sleep on their backs or stomachs could benefit from choosing a firmer bed. Also, hot sleepers can benefit from a firmer bed because it can provide more airflow as sleepers stay towards the top of the bed rather than sinking down into a softer mattress.
Pros and Cons of a Soft Mattress
Soft mattresses have more pressure relief and are great for people who experience muscle or joint pain. The benefits of soft mattresses include the following:
- Forms to the body’s curves: A soft mattress can mold to the body’s curves, which can help alleviate joint and muscle pain.
- Can help back pain: People who experience chronic back pain can feel relief from a soft mattress. If you experience back pain due to surface pressure, a soft mattress could help with relief.
A significant con of a softer mattress is that it doesn’t promote spinal alignment. Because your body could sink into the mattress, it could cause the spine to lay misaligned throughout the night. Anyone who experiences spinal pain should avoid softer mattresses.
People who sleep on their side could benefit significantly from a soft mattress. Softer mattresses accommodate the hips and shoulders, creating a comfortable night’s sleep. Anyone who has surface pain issues can also benefit from a soft mattress.
Choose Your Firmness with a Hawn Bedding Mattress
At Hawn Bedding, each of our mattresses comes in different firmness levels. When you visit our showroom, you can test whether a soft or firm mattress is best for you. Hawn Bedding has innerspring, pocket coil, and latex mattresses available in various firmness levels. We make each of our mattresses in-house and made to order. Once you order a mattress, we can start making it soon after.
Contact us for more information or visit our showroom during business hours. A member of our team is happy to show you the mattresses we offer and help you find something that can provide good sleep for years to come.