Everyone knows the importance of getting a full, healthy rest. A person spends more than a third of their life sleeping, and the quality of that sleep affects their well-being, productivity, and mood throughout the day.

When to Replace Your Mattress?

How well do you sleep? When do you decide it’s time to replace your mattress?

Main signs your mattress needs replacement:

  • More than 10 years old
  • Creaks or smells bad
  • Springs poke on the sides
  • Sagging surface

For healthy sleep and to avoid back pain in the morning, it’s important to choose the right orthopedic mattress.

What Is an Orthopedic Mattress?

The word “Ortho” comes from Greek and means “correct.”

Only a mattress that:

  • Maintains the spine in the correct anatomical position (regardless of sleeping position)
  • Relieves tension in muscles and joints

can be called orthopedic.

👉 The straighter and firmer the surface, the fewer distortions and deformations the body will take during sleep.

A quality mattress should also be:

  • Comfortable and convenient
  • Suited to age and weight
  • Correct bed size
  • Hypoallergenic

Firmness According to Weight

  • Up to 60 kg → soft mattresses
  • Up to 90 kg → medium firmness
  • Over 90 kg → firm mattresses

Orthopedic properties and firmness depend on the filling and construction of the mattress.

Types of Mattresses

Spring Mattresses

  • Independent spring blocks (e.g. Royal mattress) provide orthopedic support:
    • Each spring works independently,
    • Spine stays in an anatomically correct position.
  • More springs = stronger orthopedic effect.
  • Body adapts naturally, muscles relax, no discomfort.

👉 Tip from doctors: Choose mattresses with multiple firmness zones (head, shoulders, lumbar, feet).

  • Even pressure distribution
  • No blood vessel compression
  • Better circulation → more oxygen and nutrients for the body

Springless Mattresses

  • Use natural or synthetic fillings.
  • Common fillings:
    • Polyurethane, lignin → soft, resilient
    • Coconut coir → firm
    • Memory foam → adapts to body contours (developed by NASA for astronauts).

Memory foam provides:

  • Customized sleeping conditions
  • No tossing and turning to find comfort

Mattresses for Children and Teenagers

  • Should have antibacterial treatment to prevent:
    • Growth of bacteria and microbes
    • Dust, mold, and fungus inside
    • Dust mites (cause allergies, inflammation, reduce immunity)

👉 Antibacterial treatment ensures healthy, hygienic, and safe sleep.

Premium Mattresses

  • Example: Crown mattress
  • Features:
    • Aquagel layer → improves air circulation & regulates temperature
    • Ideal for double beds: absorbs partner’s movements
    • For elderly: thicker models hide seams, springs, and irregularities → turn sagging sofas into comfortable orthopedic beds.

Important Advice

Your doctor will recommend the model that best supports your health and condition.

If you suffer from musculoskeletal conditions, consult your doctor before choosing a mattress.