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7 Benefits of Sleeping on a Soft Mattress

7 Benefits of Sleeping on a Soft Mattress

Are you tired of not getting the deep and restful sleep you need to live your best life? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly 33% of American adults don’t get enough sleep each night.

For many people, their mattress is the main reason they struggle to sleep well each night. Switching to a new bed can help improve your sleep quality for years to come.

But before you can upgrade your sleep situation, you’ll need to choose between a firm or soft mattress. Here are a few benefits you can expect to experience if you make the switch to a softer bed.

1. Less Motion Transfer

If you let your pets sleep on your bed with you or share your bed with a partner, you probably feel it every time they move or adjust their position. And the firmer your mattress is, the more you’ll feel each and every movement.

When you chose a soft mattress, you’ll notice those movements a lot less.

Why? Because the cushioning in the mattress itself helps absorb the movement every time. That means less motion gets transferred to your side of the bed.

If you’re not bouncing against the mattress anytime your partner or pets move, you’ll end up getting more restful sleep each night.

2. May Reduce Back Pain

When you sleep on a firm mattress, your body can’t sink into the bed. Instead, it presses against the surface of the mattress. Depending on your sleeping position, that rigid support can end up straining your muscles and joints or creating pressure points that get more sensitive over time.

For many people, this leads to persistent back or neck pain when they wake up each morning.

With a softer mattress, your body will sink into the cushioning, getting a lighter amount of support that’s easier on your back. You’ll virtually eliminate those painful pressure points so you can wake up refreshed and ache-free.

3. Can Reduce Tossing and Turning

Nothing is worse than tossing and turning as you try to fall asleep. If you can’t get comfortable, getting the restful sleep you deserve can seem almost impossible. With firmer types of mattresses, many people struggle to find a comfortable sleeping position to help them drift off.

Softer beds can eliminate that tossing and turning, helping you fall asleep faster and stay asleep throughout the night.

When you’re not stuck tossing and turning, you’ll be able to reduce the number of times you wake up during your sleep cycle. And if you do wake up in the middle of the night, you’ll find it easier to relax back into dreamland.

4. Works For Multiple Sleep Positions

Firm mattresses are ideal for back sleepers. They provide support for the spine and hips, keeping your back in alignment. But if you move around or tend to sleep on your side or stomach, they can cause serious problems.

It’s common for side and stomach sleepers to wake up with stiff muscles every morning after sleeping on a bed that's not soft enough for their needs.

Soft mattresses cradle your body, providing support where it’s needed for different sleep positions. If you sleep on your stomach, the mattress will support your legs and pelvis to reduce strain on your muscles. If you sleep on your side, the mattress will cradle your hips and legs to keep your spine in better alignment.

Since these beds provide support for different sleep styles, they’re ideal for people who share mattresses with their partners who may not have the same sleep position they do.

5. Easier to Move

Moving a mattress can be a challenge. They’re heavy and unwieldy regardless of the size. But firm mattresses can make moving that much harder.

Since they’re designed with support in mind, firm beds can’t easily bend around corners and can be difficult to hold as you carry them.

Soft mattresses have less rigid support systems and far more cushioning than firmer mattresses. This means it’ll be easier to manipulate the bed around corners. Even better, you’ll be able to grip the cushioning to lift and move the bed with less of a struggle.

6. Fewer Instances of Numbness and Discomfort

Firm beds can be so supportive that they put pressure on your arms if you don’t sleep on your back. If you stay in one position long enough, it’s possible that the pressure will cause your arm to go numb. While this isn’t harmful, it’s far from comfortable and can often be enough to wake you up from a sound sleep.

Soft mattresses put less pressure on your limbs even when they’re tucked beneath your body. There’s less of a chance that you’ll wake up with a numb arm so you won’t have to deal with that pins-and-needles sensation when blood flow returns to your fingers.

7. Available in Different Levels of Softness

When you’re looking at different mattress options, you’ll quickly discover that there are varying degrees of softness. This makes it easy for you to choose a bed that works for your unique needs and sleeping position.

If you still need some support, you’ll be able to choose a softer bed without foregoing the support you’re used to. If you need more cushioning, you’ll be able to choose a bed that’s as luxuriously soft as you want.

Upgrading to a Soft Mattress Can Be a Great Idea

Looking for a new bed means exploring different types of mattresses and mattress firmness. If your current bed feels too hard, investing in a soft mattress may be the best fit for your sleep situation.

Consider these benefits before you make the switch to a softer bed and think about how it can help you improve your sleep each night.

If you’re still on the fence about choosing the right mattress type, don’t panic. Take our mattress quiz and find the perfect bed quickly.

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