Sleeping on an uncomfortable bed can cost you an hour of rest every night. The stresses and strains of modern life can make sleep difficult at the best of times, and if your bed is unsuitable for your needs, the quality of your rest will be poor. Choosing the right bedframe and mattress is important for spinal health and getting a good night’s sleep is vital for your physical and mental wellbeing.
Testing Out a Bed
To correctly try out a bed, you must lie on it in all the positions you’d usually sleep in. It doesn’t matter if you feel a little silly, just take your shoes and coat off and get on the bed. It’s better to test out a bed fully rather than to buy something that doesn’t fully suit your requirements. Try lying on the bed and placing your hand underneath you, in the small of your back. Attempt to move your hand. If it moves too easily then the bed is too hard for you, but if it’s a struggle to move your hand, the bed is too soft.
What Should Your Bed Do for You?
The right bed will adjust to your body shape and support your body by encouraging the correct posture and spinal alignment. A bed should allow your body to rest, rather than stressing it. If you’re sharing the bed with someone else, it should also minimize the disturbance caused by your partner. A good bed won’t allow you both to roll together during the night. If your partner snores, it’s definitely worth investing in a king or queen sized mattress so that you’re able to move away from them in the night. Your bed should also eliminate or minimize high pressure spots, usually found at the hips and shoulders, as this will reduce the chances of unnecessary stress being placed on the spine.
Do Your Research
Before you start browsing online or visiting your local department store to test out different frames and mattresses, it’s important to do your research. Think about what your needs are and what you expect from your bed. It’s also important to match the bed you choose to the space available. If the rest of your bedroom furniture is oak, it’s probably best to invest in a bed that matches like those available from Revival Beds. You can also match your bed to the rest of the bedroom furniture in terms of style, period and colour.
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