An adequate night’s rest is vital to our physical and mental health, mental clarity and improving concentration, yet many struggle to get the seven or nine hours that experts recommend each night.
Adjustable beds can help alleviate back pain, acid reflux and snoring by raising or lowering the head and foot areas of the mattress. But which mattress type should you select?
Memory foam
Memory foam mattresses are known for contouring to your body’s contours, offering pressure relief that reduces joint and back pain. Plus, they’re more affordable than other mattress options! Your sleeping position determines which mattress type would work best; side sleepers usually opt for something softer while stomach and back sleepers require something firmer.
Memory foam mattresses are composed of viscoelastic material that conforms to your body heat and weight by conforming viscoelastically, providing support and cushioning that adjusts over time. Memory foam can often be enhanced with gel infusion to further reduce trapped heat while speeding spring back time. Some memory foam mattresses include denser core foams for additional support and stability of their respective mattresses.
Search for a memory foam mattress topped with a cooling polyester-nylon cover to absorb sweat and moisture, one with an open-cell memory foam structure to promote airflow, a layer of gel to decrease body heat retention and an airflow-promoting open cell memory foam layer to help avoid overheating overnight. These elements should help ensure a restful night’s restful rest!
Latex
Latex mattresses are among the most resilient options on the market, outlasting foam, hybrid, and innerspring models in terms of durability. A well-made all-latex mattress should last 8+ years with proper construction techniques and materials used.
Natural latex comes from rubber trees found throughout the world and harvested without harm or kill to preserve their life and keep producing sap for decades after tapping. Latex also resists microorganisms which help it remain hygienic in your mattress, keeping your mattress in perfect condition and prolonging mattress life.
Latex mattresses typically feature multilayered constructions that vary in terms of size, density and firmness level. Layer density is measured using Indentation Load-Deflection (ILD); higher ILD readings indicate thicker denser layers while lower readings signal thinner softer layers. It is essential that each latex layer be carefully placed so as to provide long-term comfort and support; many retailers provide tailored mattresses by arranging layers into specific feels and firmness levels.
Hybrid
The best hybrid mattresses combine foam or latex layers with pocketed coil layers to provide both support and bounce, offering even pressure relief across your body and reduced friction from shifting positions. Adjustable beds may benefit from their therapeutic use as these hybrid mattresses also allow greater pressure relief at different points on their bed frame.
Nolah Evolution 15 goes one step further by featuring natural cooling materials to provide comfortable sleeping for those prone to overheating during the night. Layers of gel-infused memory foam help dissipate heat while increasing airflow, while its breathable knit cover helps ensure an ideal surface temperature.
As plus-size sleepers, it is crucial that they select a hybrid mattress specifically crafted to their body type. The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid features a thick comfort layer composed of TitanFlex polyfoam that conforms evenly and relieves pressure without sinkage; plus reinforced perimeter coils to prevent sinkage at edges as well as a zoned core that offers support where you need it most.
Adjustable base
Add an adjustable bed base to your sleep regimen for maximum restful slumber. Adjustable bases elevate both head and foot of your mattress, relieving pressure in your neck, back, shoulders, snore-prone areas as well as improving circulation while decreasing acid reflux issues.
The best adjustable bases are flexible and durable, offering various ergonomic positions for optimal use. Furthermore, these bases can support various mattress types including memory foam, latex and hybrid mattresses.
An ideal adjustable base should have numerous settings and features, such as Zero Gravity settings, massage functions, time saving presets and smooth movements when shifting weight throughout the night. Some even come with a headboard to give them a sleek aesthetic look! A solid construction and long warranty should also be looked for when selecting an ideal adjustable base.
