Firm VS Soft Mattress- What’s Best In 2021?
March 24, 2021 Springtek Team
Most people go a long time without realizing that the quality of their sleep is directly related to the mattress they sleep on. Using the wrong mattress can mean that you wake up with aching, sore muscles, and without having had proper sleep. Good quality sleep is also highly underrated and neglected in the time we live in. How you sleep, how much you sleep and how well you sleep is extremely important and affects the quality of your overall health and life more than most people are aware of. Irregular, broken, and bad sleep hygiene can lead to chronic stress, multiple lifestyle diseases and affect your productivity massively.
Buying a good mattress of your choice will be the first step to fixing your sleep cycle and improving the quality of your general health and overall happiness in life.
There has been a lot of debate over the years as to which type of mattress is the best- a soft one or a firm one. Much research on this topic has proven that there is no one correct answer to this. The fact is that the type of mattress that is ideal for one person may not be so for another person. Whether you should buy a firm mattress, or a soft mattress is completely dependent on you as a person- your preferences, habits and patterns.
The firmness or softness of a mattress is basically how the mattress feels to you. Both of these qualities are dependent on the kind of materials used to manufacture the mattress, and also on how these materials are aligned to ultimately make them either firm or soft. There is a common misconception that firm mattresses offer more support than soft mattresses do. This is not true and the support and comfort that a mattress offers seldom has anything to do with the firmness of it. As we said earlier, the best type of mattress for you would eventually depend on your preferences. Here are some features of both firm and soft mattresses to help you decide which type would suit you the best.
Soft Mattresses
If you are someone who generally likes the comfort of sift surfaces, soft or medium firm mattresses are your best bet. A host of people swear by soft mattresses for great comfort, and a peaceful night’s sleep. Soft mattresses are known to contour the body and support it more, especially if you are someone who moves around a lot during your sleep. People who normally sleep on their sides also prefer soft mattresses as they respond to movement faster and hug the body, making it extremely comfortable to sleep on.
All this said, it also needs to be said that not everyone prefers mattresses that feel soft. Individuals that are on the slightly heavier side complain that soft feel mattresses do not offer the support that they need for their pressure points and this make it extremely uncomfortable for them. In such cases, the quality of the mattress should also be taken into consideration.
Firm Mattresses
Firm mattresses are often misunderstood as ones that are uncomfortable and rough to sleep on. This is far from the truth. They offer great support and just as much comfort as soft mattresses do. The only difference is the feel of the mattress- which is on the firmer and more stable side. Firm mattresses are loved by people who usually sleep on their backs and stomachs, because they offer consistent support against all the pressure points. Mattresses that are firm are also great for people that weigh a bit heavy, because these mattresses don’t sink much, and this is comfortable.
However, firm mattresses are also not for everyone. They offer less contouring than soft mattresses do and may not respond as fast to movements while sleeping. This may mean that your body is not adequately supported, at all times during your sleep. Lighter individuals also have had problems with a firm and thick mattress, and complain of aggravated pain from sleeping on firm mattresses.
There is an ocean of information out there regarding mattresses and sometimes this can get overwhelming and confusing. A mattress is a big purchase and something that you will use for a considerably long period of time. You must look at all aspects of a mattress before you make the purchase and most importantly, you must love the feel of the mattress. Do your research on the different types of mattress and different companies that sell them and don’t forget to physically try some of them out before buying.