Don't be fooled by all those promotions which state that firm mattresses are necessary for good support. Firm mattresses work better for back sleepers than they do for side sleepers. This does not imply that a soft mattress will be more beneficial. A mattress that gives too much or bends inwardly will not be supportive enough for the spine. However, back sleepers have a larger area to lay on than side sleepers, which translates to less weight per square inch of the body. Therefore a mattress that is too firm will put too much pressure on the very sensitive areas of the hip and shoulder, thereby causing irritation to those regions over time. The best kind of mattress for side sleepers will have a supportive density, but also have enough give to conform to the bumps and curves of the body, with a softer overlay to provide more comfort for the muscles and joints. A memory foam density will accomplish this the most effectively (see pictures below).
a visco-elastic, temperature sensitive polyurethane foam that has the ability to compress, but then slowly come back to its original shape. Therefore memory foam does not place nearly the same resistance on the joints as spring, air, and other materials that bounce back more rapidly. memory foam heats up, the more soft it becomes. Memory foam mattresses are usually composed of 3 inches of the temperature sensitive visco-elastic foam, over 5 inches of regular polyurethane foam. Memory foam is usually found5lb. memory foam is more temperature sensitive, heavier, usually stiffer and bounces back more slowly (see right side below for an actual example of 5lb. memory foam). 4lb. memory foam will therefore be less temperature sensitive and less dense, more soft, less expensive, but also aThere is a bed now that combines the two, so that the top layer is a 4lb. density and the next two inches are a 5lb. density. will give you that immediate soothing sensation, but still be a little firmer
underneath for better support (see left side picture below for recommended 3-layer memory foam mattress). Certain types of latex foam will also be soft enough to contour the body, but provide a bit more of a spring effect. This material can be combined well with memory foam to make up a mattress, but neither substance should be used in the bottom base layer of the mattress. This is because you never want to sink too much into the mattress, as this would cause a folding effect of your body and you would loose support. For this reason, people who are primarily side sleepers can utilize more of the memory foam and latex material. due to the fact that the shoulders and hips stick out farther, and therefore need more contouring if you are going to attempt to evenly distribute your weight over the whole of the mattress. People who are primarily back sleepers may need more of a firmer support material underneath the latex and/or memory
foam, as less contouring is needed. If your current mattress is still solid enough, you may only need a memory foam topper (center picture below). When lying on your side, always put a pillow or orthopedic leg spacer between your knees to prevent rotation of the pelvis and spine. This measure will combine to keep your spine in a more correct alignment while sleeping. We recommend the leg spacer below, as it helps prevent torque on the spine from pelvic rotation when you are on your side, while moving with your body if you roll on your back (see picture Click Here to to purchase the recommended orthopedic leg spacer and memory foam mattress for your spine found at Relief-Mart (3-layer Memory foam mattress) (Memory Foam in action) Click here to purchase the recommended Memory Foam Mattresses found at Relief-Mart andIn this article, I will tell you how to choose the best mattress topper for YOU. Starting from topper material to things to consider before pick your new topper, and there is much reason people buy topper, your reason might be written bellow.
When choosing mattress topper, more expensive doesn’t mean better comfort for you. Choose carefully what you really want from topper by selecting it material, Every material has their own good and bad.After reading this article, I hope you can choose the best mattress topper for youMattress topper is a removable bedding that is on top of a mattress. It’s used to improve mattress comfort and feel. Mattress topper price can vary significantly. It depends on filling material.Some Mattress topper equipped with straps on the corners to prevent topper moving while you use it.If you are looking for new mattress go to this page http://sidesleepers.net/how-to-choose-the-best-bed-mattress-for-side-sleepers_/ you will know how to choose the best mattress for youThis is the most important part about choosing mattress topper, wrong to choose material will makes you choose wrong mattress topper for you.This topper type is the most popular because it’s very effective to improve mattress comfortMemory foam material is very good to give softness and relieving pressure points and it’s good at motion isolation too.
See best memory foam mattress topper here http://sidesleepers.net/mattress/visco-elastic-memory-foam-mattress-topper/Downside of memory foam material whether it’s on mattress or on topper is it often needs to air out first because it’s chemical smell, and this material absorb body heat so if your room don’t have an ac (air conditioner) or have normal temperature it will more likely you will get overheat while you sleep.we cover anything about memory foam material here http://sidesleepers.net/mattress/comfort-material/memory-foam/From all mattress material latex is one of the most expensive one. Naturally latex can provide good support and comfort for it’s user, It can be made from natural rubber tree liquid, synthetic material or both of them.based on it’s material there are 3 type :Natural latex are made from rubber tree liquid but there are only few mattress product that use all natural latex material (100% latex). The reason is if product made from 100% latex material the softness will be very firm and it will be very expensive (the price will be more than $1300).
There are 2 ways to make latex :Talalay process is a process to make molded latex foam rubber. Talalay process are divided into 5 part.Dunlop process is more simple and economic than talalay one to make latex foam. As we know that latex mattress is have springy feeling but latex mattress that are made by Dunlop process is less bouncy and have denser that talalay process and this process will produce more durable and firm feelingWool is natural material that can make you feel warm in cold weather and keep you cool in hot weather, it’s made from fleece or some people said lamb’s woolTopper or mattress from wool are bed bugs or mites resistant and it’s naturally fire retardant (you might be already know that every mattress sold in US are must fire retardant, so the mattress producer add chemical things to make things to make their product fire retardant but that’s not good for our health)If you have allergies you will probably like wool material because it’s made from natural material so it won’t make you allergy and they are very suitable for softening firm mattressTopper or mattress from wool material are very durable
, it can last for decades or even forever if you know how to take care of it. That’s why you need to shaking and add wool filling regularly.Bad part from wool mattress is it’s pricey among any other materials and some people reported that they smell small sheep odor initially.See my tuft and needle mattress review here http://sidesleepers.net/mattress/tuft-and-needle-10-inch-mattress-review/Here is few reason why people buy mattress topperMost people buy mattress topper because their new mattress too firm there are two choice for them buy new softer mattress or buy softer mattress topper obviously much people choose second optionJust like what I write above if people get too firm mattress for them one of the best choice is to buy softer mattress topper instead of buying new mattress and if people have old mattress they tend to buy mattress topper to revitalize their mattressNew comfortable mattress is big investment for some people, so they do anything to protect it. That’s mean they buy new topper for their brand new mattress, aside for comfort, mattress topper can act as mattress protector too.
It can protect mattress from unwanted stains and not to mention it can longer your mattressIf 2 people sleep on same mattress but preference different firmness, one can add mattress topper to change half of mattress firmness and can still sleep together.Like anything on earth everything that have good part must have bad part, here are some mattress topper disadvantages.Always check your targeted mattress topper actual size, sofme mattress topper are 1 inch smaller than ordinary mattress size (that’s to make sure bed [My article about Types of bed] sheet will fit both mattress and topper). But that sacrifice the look of your bed and sleeping or sitting on edge is not comfortable.Much people reported that their mattress topper (How to Choose The Best Mattress Topper) is moved, that’s because topper are not part of mattress itself (if you don’t want this happen to you make sure to choose topper with strap)click here http://sidesleepers.net/pillow/pillow-types/ to know pillow types or see my side sleeper pro review hereYou might be confused when choosing new mattress topper
, if you think you are alone you are wrong. So many people confuse what material to choose, what about the comfort, is this topper make my sleeping hot, and other unsolved questions. Here are some things to consider when you want to buy mattress topperThis is the most essential part when you want to by new topper, choose wrong material can waste your money. Mattress topper material is same as mattress material (feather & down, memory foam, latex, wool). Every material have it’s own advantage and disadvantage (see my post above). Usually higher topper price doesn’t mean more comfort, support, or durability.There are some reason why people bought mattress topper, from to soften their too firm mattress because they have neck or back pain ( go to this page to know how to choose pillow for neck pain http://sidesleepers.net/side-sleepers-pain/best-pillow-for-side-sleeper-with-neck-pain/ )or to protect & longer their mattress longevity, or even to revitalize their old mattress. When you want to pick one think this question in your head “is this mattress topper will (your purpose to buy topper)?”