Due to the fact that we spend a third of our lives sleeping, it’s important that we are doing so on a quality mattress. There’s nothing worse than waking up stiff and sore from sleeping on an uncomfortable bed. As adults, we typically need about 6-8 hours of sleep a night, and if it’s continually disrupted due to a lack of comfort, we won’t be as productive as we would like to during the day. Check out the three ways you can be affected from a poor mattress:

Back/Neck Pain: The support of a mattress can help aid in the proper alignment of your spine, reducing the risk of waking up with a stiff neck. This is often due to a mattress that is too soft and leaves your body lying in an unnatural position. A firmer mattress will help to hold your body better, supporting all areas equally.

Disrupted Sleep: Do you find yourself tossing and turning throughout the night, unable to get comfortable? Our bodies naturally follow a cycle of stages while we sleep, gradually falling deeper, allowing our minds to rejuvenate and retain memories. When we are constantly tossing and turning, we’re waking ourselves up, forcing our minds to restart the cycle. This prevents us from truly achieving the deep sleep we need to improve our mental health for the next day. Again, a firmer mattress is likely needed to hold our bodies in place, and allow us to comfortably fall asleep.

Poor Health: Not being able to sleep properly through the night due to an old or uncomfortable mattress can lead to mental and physical health problems. A lack of sleep can increase the risk of medical issues including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, as well as obesity. This is because not sleeping enough increases the release of insulin which in turn, results in greater storage of fat. Sleep deprivation can also weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to sickness. 

If your mattress is over 10 years old and you’re having trouble falling and staying asleep, it may be time to stop into our mattress store and check out our expansive selection. We will look at a variety of factors when helping you decide on a mattress including the size you’re looking for, your sleeping position, as well as temperature. If you suffer from allergies, our Temper-Pedic mattresses may be just the right fit! We also provide memory foam Serta mattresses to ensure maximum comfort. 

For more information contact our friendly team at Sarasota Leather Gallery and come into our mattress store today!