I Think My Mattress Is Too Soft

I am 5 and 140 lbs and my husband is 6 5 and 210 lbs.

I think my mattress is too soft.

Try a mattress pad or mattress topper. Just like with too soft beds this promotes even wear and can help your bed stay comfortable longer. I had one salesperson explain that usually a too soft mattress will cause a tendency for the pelvis to tilt backwards involuntarily when the body is trying to relax and i. If the mattress is too firm it will push on your pressure points and cause misalignment.

When your mattress is too soft it can lack the support that you need which is a recipe for sleep. While certain highly conformable materials like memory foam can contribute to the issue feeling stuck in a hybrid mattress or one that features latex or latex alternative foam is a good indicator that firmness is lacking. If your bed is feeling too soft where you normally sleep rotate the mattress or flip it if it is two sided. In the case of one that is too firm you ll find that it ll push on your pressure points hips shoulders and torso and cause misalignment.

If your mattress is too soft try slipping some plywood boards between the mattress and the box spring or the bed frame. Many are sold with a pillow top that can be so thick it s almost like having no support at all he says. So much so that he has taken to placing cardboard under the mattress pad on his side of the bed. It has helped but it is obviously a temporary solution.

Look for one that is not too firm or too soft. This is common in humid areas or if you live close to the beach. If you find that you feel stuck in your bed and have a hard time pulling yourself up and off the mattress this could be a sign your bed is too soft. He has much more difficulty than i do with the bed as he prefers a much firmer mattress.

This will add some extra support. If you think this might be the problem just take your bed and lay it in the sun and let it dry out for the day. Pillow material mattress toppers can help soften a too firm mattress while thick pads or firm mattress toppers can add some more support. It s just too soft for the both of us.

Beds that are too hard or too soft can both cause back pain. Your bed can become soft from absorbing moisture from the air. One way to tell if your mattress is too hard is if your arm falls asleep even though you re not putting much weight on it. Mattresses from the priciest brands usually have too much padding dr.

You don t want one that s too firm and a mattress that s too soft can be just as uncomfortable.