The whole concept of having different types of mattresses just seems kind of ridiculous, doesn’t it?
Look at us. We are, for the most part, the same. We have a spine. We have two arms and two legs. Any given body should react the same to a mattress. If that’s true, given our understanding of how the body works on a bio-mechanical level, we should be able to construct the ‘one true mattress.’
That makes sense on paper. The problem is that we don’t live on paper.
All people are just a little bit different. They all sleep a little bit differently. Some people sleep on their backs, others on their sides, a few even on their fronts. And the simple fact is that different mattresses do better at facilitating different kinds of sleep.
People who sleep on their backs, for instance, are relatively rare. Yet, they benefit from firmer mattresses. This is because it helps their spines to maintain proper alignment. These are people who could use something more minimal like a futon, which has little cushioning.
The same pattern applies to other people. What’s right for you is going to depend more on the type of sleep habits you have. That determines the optimal sleeping arrangement for you.
Look at us. We are, for the most part, the same. We have a spine. We have two arms and two legs. Any given body should react the same to a mattress. If that’s true, given our understanding of how the body works on a bio-mechanical level, we should be able to construct the ‘one true mattress.’
That makes sense on paper. The problem is that we don’t live on paper.
All people are just a little bit different. They all sleep a little bit differently. Some people sleep on their backs, others on their sides, a few even on their fronts. And the simple fact is that different mattresses do better at facilitating different kinds of sleep.
People who sleep on their backs, for instance, are relatively rare. Yet, they benefit from firmer mattresses. This is because it helps their spines to maintain proper alignment. These are people who could use something more minimal like a futon, which has little cushioning.
The same pattern applies to other people. What’s right for you is going to depend more on the type of sleep habits you have. That determines the optimal sleeping arrangement for you.
Very informative article. Every one is unique individuals and we have different preferences in every aspects of our life including the sleeping habits. This is a good to know fact. Another knowledge added to my info chest. :)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with jen.. It is true that there are no exact two human beings created with same physical attributes and the likes. Thus, with those differences, they have different needs. Their needs as human beings are vital and should not be taken for granted. Each of those needs should be addressed properly. Like here in this company, it aims to target people's needs in sleeping in accordance to their body size, types and the likes. Thus, they came up with varying their QUALITY products to suit those varying needs. Kudos to Sleepy's! :)
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