Busting the Mattress Store Myth: The Firmer, The Better?

There is no myth more firmly rooted in society about mattresses than the perception that a firmer mattress, for some unknown reason, is better. This is one of the most popular questions we receive in our mattress store in Naples. Orthopedists have hammered this philosophy down American minds for so long that people, even in their mature ages, walk to the mattress store looking for the closest thing to a rock they could find.

However, when put to the test, the myth doesn’t stand; there are little to no facts that show that firmer is better. Mattresses, like everything else in life, are subjective, there is no one fits all solution to our sleeping problems.

Brief History of the Myth

Sleeping on a firmer mattress gained popularity because of developments when mattresses were first discovered. The first mattresses were too soft, and people would soon discover to their shock that overly soft mattresses ironically led to neck pains, back pains, and spine problems. This is because they caused people to sleep in a hammock position. With this discovery, the firm mattress myth was born, and it was not long before the myth ran into problems of its own.

The Problem

Human beings spend approximately a third of their lives asleep. The disadvantage of spending these valuable years on a firm mattress are several. They include the following, to mention a few:

Thin Line Between Firm and Supportive

A firm mattress doesn’t necessarily offer support. This is what we have learned selling mattresses in our store in Naples over the years. The difference between a good mattress and a bad one is that a good one provides support. That’s where our issue with firm mattresses comes in. They don’t offer that much support to our bodies when asleep. Having a mattress that doesn’t give whatsoever, leaves vital points of support such as the hips and shoulders neglected. This can lead to discomfort, body ache, and even spine injury.

Pressure Points

Another popular con of sleeping on the Rockies is that it creates pressure points. Pressure points severely affect the free flow of blood during sleep. These pressure points also deter your spine from aligning during sleep. This leads to a lower quality of sleep, body aches the following morning and some severe health complications.

Who Comforts Whom

Another big problem with firm mattresses is that they don’t follow the outline of your body. It’s quite the opposite. Your body follows the outline of the mattress. When you walk around the streets seeing different variations of people, different shapes and sizes and height. It becomes easy to see that these firm mattresses that put everybody and all bodies in a single category can’t be justified.

The Solution

But all hope is not lost. Here at Matter Brothers Furniture, we believe that comfortable and fulfilling sleep is a fundamental human right. If you are not satisfied with sleeping on a firm mattress or any mattress whatsoever, you can undertake the following steps.

Understand That Everyone Is Unique

Since we have discovered that sleeping on a firm mattress is more of a mindset problem than a mattress problem, changing your attitude goes a long way. There is no standard or perfect mattress for everybody. The beauty of a mattress lies in the eyes of the beholder. As you choose your mattress, there will always be options from the toughest ones to the fluffiest ones. Choose one that is just right for you.

Test Your Mattress

An addition to the point above, test your mattress before buying it. That’s also the advantage of purchasing a mattress on an in-store seller like us. Buying mattresses online is not as rewarding as buying it yourself, as you forego testing the mattress.

Conclusion

Buying a mattress should not be a hassle. Here at Matter Brothers Furniture, we are dedicated to giving you a mattress that will make your sleeping for the next decade an experience. For more inquiries, contact us today and enjoy free home deliveries for orders of above $699.