The saga of our back problems began in our twenties. We can blame the hours that we have spent cramped in a cubicle, or sleeping in terrible positions at ungodly hours for our bad backs. However, a lesser known culprit could be the mattress we sleep on. Often, we spend on expensive mattresses without checking their alignment with our spine.

No, a mattress should not be the softest things our back have touched. A mattress should be firm yet bouncy, but not too springy. The most important factor you should look into before choosing a mattress is whether it perfectly aligns your spine with the flat of the mattress or not. If it is too hard, it would be uncomfortable to sleep on. And, if it is too soft, it would be comfortable in the beginning, but would lead to a lot of muscle aches and spine problems in the future.

There are three kinds of mattress that are quite durable and good for your back. You may choose your pick depending on your needs.

Latex mattress

Latex mattresses could be made of natural latex or synthetic latex. Most natural latex mattresses are also made of 30% synthetic latex.

● Pros

One of the biggest advantages of investing in a latex mattress is pain reduction. Several customers have reported that their back pains have diminished over time by sleeping on a latex mattress. Latex mattress relieves pressure points on the back and distributes the weight on your hips and shoulders. Thus, your spine is aligned properly.

Latex mattresses also last longer than any other type of mattress, around 12 to 14 years. If your latex mattress is of a good quality, it would have no chemical odour and would be fully biodegradable. It ensures a better sleeping experience, as latex has motion isolation. You would barely feel your partner tossing in bed.

● Cons

Latex mattresses are quite firm, and could be uncomfortable for some people. You could check a mattress’ Impression Load Defection (ILD) before investing in it. The lower the ILDs, the softer the mattress. Compressions are less likely to occur on natural latex mattresses. However, synthetic mattresses could feel very hot and there would be compressions on them after a few years.

Latex Spring Mattress

Latex spring mattress, like its name suggests, is a latex mattress that has more bounce. The bounce is created by springs. There are different kinds of coils like Bonnell Coil, Continuous Coil, Pocket Coil, and so on that would determine the kind of spring your mattress would have.

● Pros

The spring is not essential to improving your back. If you personally prefer a little extra bounce, you may go for the spring latex mattress.

● Cons

One of the biggest cons of spring latex mattresses is that their resilience wears out overtime. The extra investment may not be worth it after a few years. They do not offer much motion isolation as well.

Kapok mattress

Kapok mattress is made of a natural tree fiber, called Kapok. These silk cotton mattresses are also known as Ilavam Panju throughout south India. They are made of extra long staple cotton fibres.

● Pros

Kapok mattresses are lighter and fluffier than ordinary latex mattresses. They are completely organic and provide excellent head and spine support. These silk cotton mattresses are also dust resistant and hypoallergenic. It traps less heat than latex mattresses, making it an essential in your bedroom, if you belong to the warmer parts of the world.

● Cons

There are no such cons to Kapok mattresses, except it may not be readily available in most stores. You could order it online. The pricing of Kapok mattresses may seem to be a little higher than latex mattresses.

It is important to note that everyone has different expectations from their beds. Some would prefer a natural bounce, while some would want their beds to be fully firm. With lockdown restrictions opening up in many parts of the country, you could physically visit stores and lie down on the mattresses to choose the perfect one. If you want to be safer and would opt for online shopping, please make sure that when the order gets delivered, you check it right away. If it does not feel right on your bed, please replace it. The primary categories to tick when picking a mattress is its durability, firmness, and its alignment with the spine.

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