How to Buy an Orthopedic Mattress

An orthopedic mattress made from memory foam.

Many people are thinking about purchasing orthopedic mattresses these days because they experience back pain or stiffness when they wake up in the morning. Others seek an orthopedic mattress because they have a hard time getting to sleep and staying asleep on their current mattress. Whatever the reason for purchasing an orthopedic mattress, there are several things to consider.

Instructions

1. Decide how much you can afford to spend on an orthopedic mattress. In the past few years, prices have come down on orthopedic mattresses, but you should still decide on how much you want to spend ahead of time before going shopping because it is very easy to spend more than you've intended to, if you are not careful.

2. Decide what you want an orthopedic mattress to do for you. Orthopedic mattresses have different specialties. For example, if you are waking up stiff and your back is hurting, you might consider an orthopedic foam mattress created by NASA that contours to your entire body and the natural curve of your spine.

3. Discussion this with the person who will be sleeping on the bed with you, if there is one. Since they will also be sleeping on the new orthopedic mattress, their needs should be considered when purchasing one so that both of your needs are met.

4. Go shopping for your orthopedic mattress. Compare prices, types, and research what orthopedic mattresses are available.

5. Select the best orthopedic mattress with the best price for you. Be sure and shop at more than one mattress store so you can get an idea of what is available and can get the best bang for your buck.

Tips & Warnings

• Look online before you actually go shopping and educate yourself about the different types of orthopedic mattresses and their prices. That way, you won't get duped into paying too much or get the wrong type of mattress for you just because someone is trying to make a sale.

• Not all orthopedic mattresses are created equally. An orthopedic mattress can have a high price but be made with poor materials and not do what you need it to, whereas a mattress can have a low to mid-range price and be perfect for you. That's why educating yourself ahead of time is so important. Some spring mattresses are labeled orthopedic when they really are not.

References

• Best Way to Find an Orthopedic Mattress
• Mattresses Matter: Ergonomic Guidelines
• Choosing the Best Mattress For Lower Back Pain

Resources

• Orthopedic Mattress
• Orthopedic Mattress Beds