We spend around a third of our lives asleep, yet buying a mattress often takes ten minutes in a noisy store. To avoid backache when you wake up in the morning, here are the key points to check before you pull out your credit card.<\/p>\n
There’s a common misconception that a mattress has to be very hard on the back. It’s not true. The aim is to maintain the spine<\/b>.<\/p>\n Small build:<\/b> Choose a soft base to avoid pressure points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Medium build:<\/b> Firm support is ideal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Large:<\/b> Choose very firm support to avoid the “bowl” effect.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The choice of material depends on your habits and perspiration.<\/p>\n Memory foam:<\/b> Perfect for those who move little, it offers a protective cocoon. Be careful, it keeps you warm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pocket springs<\/b>: The ultimate in sleeping independence. If your partner moves, you feel nothing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Latex:<\/b> Naturally hypoallergenic and highly breathable, this is the durable choice par excellence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Testing a mattress for 2 minutes with your coat on your back is pointless. Choose brands that offer a “100-night trial”<\/b>. It takes about three weeks for the body to get used to new bedding, and that’s the only way to know if you’ve made the right choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 3 essential tips for choosing the right mattress We spend around a third of our lives asleep, yet buying a mattress often takes ten minutes in a noisy store. To…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6499","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-other"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
2. Choosing the right technology<\/h3>\n
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3. Never buy without testing (really)<\/h3>\n