The mattress you sleep on plays a critical role in your physical health and energy level. The typical mattress should be replaced every seven to 10 years. A replacement is beneficial if your mattress is sagging, indented, or lumpy. As the new year starts and you consider your resolutions and goals, feeling rested and healthy could be essential in achieving those goals. What are the benefits of replacing your old mattress to start the new year?
1- Better Sleep Quality
When you sleep on a mattress with springs poking your back or many lumps and grooves, getting and staying comfortable is a challenge. You likely fall asleep more than you once did because you cannot find a comfortable position. In addition, you might wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble falling back asleep. With a new mattress, you can fall asleep faster and enjoy a restful, full night of sleep. Feeling refreshed in the morning improves focus and productivity.
2- Reduced Asthma and Allergy Symptoms
Over time, mattresses collect dust and dead skin flakes. If your pets also sleep on the bed, pet dander also accumulates. These elements are the primary food source for dust mites. Cleaning your mattress regularly can reduce the allergens, but they will continue to grow. As the allergens increase in the mattress, they cause more severe allergy and asthma symptoms. Often, waking up with respiratory symptoms is a surefire way to tell if your mattress is filled with these allergens.
3- Less Movement
If you share your bed, you may be disrupted as the other person tosses and turns. Like you, they may have trouble getting and staying comfortable. An older mattress lacks the support needed to minimize movement across both sides of the bed. In addition to helping your partner sleep more soundly, a new mattress has a sturdier construction. This means that the other person’s movements will not cause movement on your side of the bed. Both you and your partner can sleep more peacefully.
4- Fewer Aches and Pains
An older mattress often causes the sleeper to wake up with stiffness or aches in the upper body and hips. This is because the body is forced to conform to unnatural positions due to the condition of the mattress. In addition, spinal alignment is impacted, which can cause pinched nerves that radiate pain or tingling to the extremities. These aches and pains can stay with you throughout the day and make you downright miserable. A new mattress is supportive, eliminating the aches and pains you could be suffering from daily.
If you have noticed any signs of a bad mattress or if your mattress is seven years old or older, it likely is time for a new one. A new mattress can make a world of difference in your health and well-being in the coming years, and this is the perfect change to make as you enter the new year. Take time to explore the comfortable possibilities available today.
Published by Charlie N.
