Choosing the right mattress can sometimes be hard and there are a lot of conflicting opinions as to what constitutes the best mattresses on today's market.
Well, the good news is that most of these opinions are correct but they just aren't put forward in the right way.
Basically, all you need to think about is comfort and support.
Finding a mattress that's supportive will usually mean it's comfortable.
We spend a third of our lives in bed and that's a long time in the grand scheme of things.
It's therefore important to realise that support should be your top priority.
If your mattress doesn't support you properly you can end up with a poor posture and back pain or neck pain.
A lot of us have office jobs these days and hours and hours spent at a computer desk isn't really very good for you at any rate.
Therefore having a good night's sleep is how our bodies recover and if you're in an awkward position in bed as well then you will end up with problems.
Memory foam mattresses are all the rage at the moment and there's a big reason for this.
They're not only the most comfortable mattresses but they also offer a special support system which is second to none.
They were designed for space programs and are therefore very high tech - they mould to the shape of your body and this offers support you could never have imagined.
It's important that you realise that you neck and back need to be as aligned as possible - if you use too many pillows your neck will be out of place and therefore you'll end up with a sore neck.
When you're buying a new mattress, you may also want to consider buying new pillows as well because these help with support.
Posture is your main concern and even trying out a bed in a bed store won't give you the information that you need.
Try to find some reviews on the web because there will be some tell tale signs if other people are finding they have back problems a few months down the road.