Inner Spring or Foam Mattress?
A good night’s sleep is something thousands of people chase. Some are side sleepers, some back sleepers, and some sleep on their stomachs. Some toss and turn all night, never waking; others toss and turn because they can’t get to sleep. Some folks are heavy; some barely make a dent in the mattress. Some people sleep on a traditional inner spring mattress, and some wonder about the new memory foam mattresses. Which is better for you?
No one mattress is right for everyone—but beyond that, all bets are off. Both types of mattresses are available in all sizes, so they can be purchased for everything from children’s beds to divan beds to king size four-poster beds. But inner spring mattresses tend to be firmer than foam mattresses, especially those with a higher spring count. You don’t want an inner spring mattress that’s too firm; anything that flattens your spine from its normal curve will leave you with a backache.
That brings us to foam mattresses. These are being hailed as the answer to back pain, and for many people, they are. Yet some find them too soft, allowing their spine to curve too much, and leaving them with a backache in the morning.
So the truth is, there’s no one answer that’s perfect for everyone. If you have joint pain, arthritis, or have experienced backaches after sleeping on an inner spring mattress, try a memory foam mattress and see if it offers relief. But the opposite is also true; if a foam mattress hasn’t had you counting sheep on a regular basis, try a good, supportive inner spring mattress and see if that doesn’t help.
Your back, your health, and your mental acuity are worth spending some time to find the perfect bed for you.