When you are not sleeping well, your mood can be significantly affected. A good night’s sleep has a huge impact on a person’s overall well-being, so if you’re not getting enough z’s during the night, there could be various reasons why. One such reason, that not many people will think of, is that your mattress is no longer functioning how it should. It could be that your body is noticing that it needs to be replaced even before your eyes do. To understand if it really is your mattress that’s affecting your sleep, we have listed some of the tell-tale signs that your body might notice and some factors that would indicate that it’s time for a new mattress.
Waking Up Sore?
If you are waking up each morning with severe aches and pains, you probably need a new mattress. The pain will likely come from your neck, shoulders, lower back, or hips. The reason the pain is radiating from these particular areas is that your mattress is no longer giving you the support you need in those places. However, the breakdown of mattresses tends to be gradual, so while these more serious pains may come at a later stage, the first signs might feel like a tightness or soreness in certain areas of your body.
Have You Noticed Physical Or Audible Signs Of Wear?
Pulling back the covers and removing all of your bed sheets is supposed to be a daily task. The primary reason for this is to air the mattress which can help to prevent allergies, dust mites, and bed bugs and can eliminate odours. Another reason why you carry out this chore every morning is to analyse the mattress itself, and in particular, its shape. By doing this, you can spot any physical changes, like a physical outline of your body impression for example. Supportive beds are supposed to return to their natural state, so if you start to notice impressions, sagging, tears, rips, holes, lumps, or bumps, it’s a sure sign that you need to invest in a new one. If you hear a squeaking or grating noise coming from your mattress, this is most likely due to the pocket or coil springs rubbing together, which shouldn’t happen and is another telltale sign.
Have Your Allergies Gotten Worse?
So, your allergies have returned and are worse than ever. Ask yourself this, is there a pattern to when they are at their worst? If you have noticed that they are really bad first thing in the morning and last thing at night when you are still in or have just gotten out of bed, then it’s likely your mattress that is causing you distress. A build-up of dust and other microbes can negatively affect and exacerbate your symptoms. When you start shopping for a new mattress, make sure to look for one with anti-allergy properties such as cashmere, wool, and aloe vera.
Are You Overheating At Night?
It’s coming into winter now and while the temperatures are still relatively high at this time of year, you’ve been overheating for quite a while, even when the temperatures have dipped. This could be a result of the materials used in your mattress breaking down over time, ultimately making them ineffective, which is why your temperature has been steadily rising at night for the last number of months.
Have You Had Your Mattress For 8-10 Years?
Even the best mattresses, when properly maintained will usually only have a lifespan of 8-10 years. Of course, this isn’t always the case, some mattresses will come with a warranty of 15 years+, but for most mattresses, you should think about replacing them every 8-10 years.
So, you have made the decision to invest in a new mattress to aid your sleep quality, now all you need to do is decide on the best one for you. To help you choose the right one for you, read: How To Choose The Best Mattress - 6 Tips.
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