Best Mattress For Stomach Sleepers ? Belly Sleeper Mattresses

Posted by Rajeev Sahadevan on March 5th, 2016

Not every body is the same. While tastes and likes can be quite similar, the body postures, the way a body works is definitely a mystery which often builds the need for specific type of mattress. While many people prefer to sleep on their sides or on their back, studies show that 7-16 percent of population lie on their stomach while sleeping.

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Avoid belly sleeping

Many experts discourage the habit of sleeping belly down due to the strain it can cause physically. For instance, sleeping on the stomach can cause the front of the body to sink in the mattress thus disrupting the natural alignment of the spine which can lead to scoliorosis. Another down side for belly sleepers is the fact that they can experience severe muscle pain, muscular imbalance, nerve compression etc. People who naturally sleep on stomach need to choose the right mattress for neutralizing the side effects of uncommon positions.

Choosing a comfortable mattress

While choosing a comfortable mattress it is vital to look at various factors such as comfort, firmness etc. offered at the sleep surface. Many experts recommend for firmer mattress especially for people who have the habit of sleeping on their stomach. A firm mattress inhibits heaviest parts of human body such as hips, chest etc. from sinking in the bed thus resisting any change in spinal alignment. For a proper firm mattress, stomach sleepers better avoid choosing thickly padded pillow tops, extra cushioning layers above the internal core of mattress.

Voluntary testing

Many consumers prefer lying on the mattress and checking the firmness before zeroing in on a product. The best way is to relax, ask for a test pillow and lie on the mattress for a few minutes. Check the firmness, the comfort level which will help you to determine how the product meshes well with your body and how exactly you feel. If the mattress is firm and supportive enough, then you need not look any further.

There are many online websites such as Helix Sleep, Saatva, Loom and Leaf etc. that offer trial period which will give you a clear outlook and genuine time period so that you can try out the product right at home.

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