Getting a good night's sleep depends on a lot of different factors -- comfort, stress level, room temperature – but to get it right, you've got to start with the basics and your
If you're in the market for a
To start, says Arya Nick Shamie, MD, associate professor of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, the
"If the
Generally speaking, one type or brand of bed isn't better than another, says Michael Breus, PhD, a WebMD sleep expert and author of Beauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep. But he does find that a firmer bed seems to be better for people with lower back pain.
In fact, researchers in Spain studied people with long-term back pain and found that on a 10-point hard-to-soft scale people who slept on a medium-to-firm mattress
Is It Time for a
How do you know if the bed you're sleeping on is the right one?
"If you wake up in the morning and have some low back pain and can stretch and get rid of it in 15 or 30 minutes, that means you're on an inappropriate
The right
If you're looking for a new
Innerspring
Innerspring
Salespeople may try to sell you on the idea that more coils mean more comfort, but that's not necessarily true, Breus and Shamie say.
"You don't really need a coil count above 390," Breus says. Beyond that, the difference in feel is so small it would be difficult to notice.
Pros: There are plenty of innerspring
Cons: There's no direct relationship in most cases between price and comfort, but Shamie suggests steering clear of the cheapest
Conditions: For someone who is very overweight,
Memory foam mattresses
Pros: By molding to the shape of your body as your weight shifts through the night, memory foam reduces pressure points, and relieves pain. Memory foam also absorbs movement, so if you sleep with a partner, you're not likely to be disturbed by his tossing and turning.
Cons: One of the biggest complaints with
Conditions: "If you have a hard time getting comfortable, if you have chronic fatigue, or some type of muscle pain, then a memory
Latex mattresses
Pros: "Quite frankly, I think one of the best materials is latex," Breus says. He likes it for being very firm and supportive, but also for providing comfort similar to memory foam. Unlike the memory foam
Cons: If you don't like the feel of a
Conditions: Either a
We're not talking about the
Shamie notes that air beds have long been used for patients with spinal cord injuries who are lying in bed for a long time. They can be adjusted so they don't continue to press on the same areas of the body, which helps to avoid skin breakdown in patients who can't move.
Pros: "Couples who have dramatic differences in their individual preference for comfort and firmness levels might do very well with an
Like latex and memory foam, you can also find air toppers for your
Cons: Shamie says people sometimes fail to make their air bed firm enough and wake up with back aches. Less sophisticated
Conditions: These beds are particularly useful when sleeping partners have different needs. If one of you has a bad back, one side can be made firmer than the other to provide greater support.
Adjustable Beds
These beds are able to bend and elevate at varying angles. As a result, the
Pros: For people who have difficulty getting in and out of bed or who like to watch television in bed, Shamie says, adjustables can make life easier by moving you closer to where you need to be.
Conditions: If you suffer from sleep apnea, sleeping flat can make the condition worse by cutting off airways and causing the tongue to fall into the back of the throat, Shamie says. People who experience acid reflux can also benefit by sleeping in a bed that elevates their upper body.
Shamie also suggests adjustable beds for people with hip or back pain who have a hard time moving from a lying position to sitting up or standing.
Sofa Beds
When you have guests staying for a night or two, sofa beds come in handy. The
Pros: Sofa beds are convenient, especially if you have limited space. But from a health perspective, Shamie and Breus don't see any advantages.
Cons: A night or two on a sofa bed is OK. But "this is probably the worst kind of bed you can sleep on long-term," Shamie says. The
If you're really tight for space and need a bed that folds up, Shamie says that futons, while not the most supportive, are better for your back than the typical sofa bed.
Conditions: There are no conditions for which a sofa bed will be helpful, according to the experts. But if you have a bad back or hips, these beds will be especially uncomfortable.
When to Part With Your Old MattressToday's mattresses are made to last a lifetime. But you probably shouldn't plan on keeping yours for that long. Our bodies change over time, Breus says, so the mattress that was once a joy to sleep on may no longer feel comfortable a few years down the road.
In addition, mattresses collect dust mites, fungus, and other germs that can exacerbate allergies and impact your sleep patterns. After 10 to 15 years, it's time to think about buying a new bed.
Ultimately, the experts say that the best bed for you is the one that feels most comfortable. And remember, Shamie says, "There's no mattress that's going to save your body when you get only five hours of sleep." In order to feel your best, you need to get enough rest… no matter what type of mattress you're sleeping on.
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