When it comes to bedroom furniture, nothing determines how well you sleep at night more than your mattress. If you sleep on your back, there are several things you need to consider before buying if you want to have a pain-free back and be well-rested. Below are the three main aspects to look for in your bed.

What to Look for In Mattresses If You Sleep On Your Back

1. Firmness

If your bed is too soft, your back won’t have the support it needs to maintain its natural curvature. While you need support, a bed that’s too firm won’t fit with the curve of your spine. This applies pressure to your hips, shoulders, and back, causing aches when you wake up. A medium-firm bed suits most back-sleepers well, but it depends on your build and weight. If you're of a heavier build, you'll need something a little more firm, and lighter builds should choose a slightly softer option.

2. Contour

When you sleep on your back, the lower (lumbar) section of your spine needs a balance of support and flexibility from the bed. Sleeping on a bed that doesn’t contour to your spine’s shape won’t provide adequate support, causing muscle tension and vulnerability to injury, and the material of the mattress will directly affect this. A latex foam or memory foam bed will follow the shape of your body, making them ideal for people who sleep on their backs.

3. Durability

The spine goes through a lot of wear throughout the day, and it's prone to injury and tension. You need more support than stomach or side sleepers to avoid stressing the lower spine, which means you need a bed that won’t sag or gets lumpy quickly. The more durable the bed is, the more life it’ll have before it begins to show signs of wear.

Now that you know what to look for find the perfect mattress for your back at Sleep Central in Minocqua, WI. Since 1996, this family-owned and operated bedroom furniture and bedding store has served the Lakeland area with name-brand mattresses, including Sealy®, Serta®, and Tempurpedic®. Stellar customer service is their specialty, with bed delivery and removal service available. Browse their mattress inventory online, and call (715) 356-3488 to schedule your delivery and removal today.