The mattress is perhaps the most understated and least understood concern of modern life. Recent years have seen an incredible increase in the stress on spines.

Long hours at the desk and several hours spent on commuting ensure that people end up tiring their bodies, and specifically their spines, like never before. Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints in the developed countries.

considerations:

1. Size

Mattresses usually come in these basic sizes" Twin, Full, Queen, or King. Choose a mattress that best accommodates your height and width. Mattresses are neither fashion statements nor are they symbol of affluence. Your mattress is a measure of your health and you must carefully choose the one that best suits your requirements.

2. Comfort level

The traditional wisdom that the hardest bed is the best for your back has been proven a myth. In fact, if your bed is too hard, your spine will be more stressed to find the right support for your length! According to your spine curve and requirements, choose your comfort level from " extra firm, traditional firm, and cushiony and plush. It would help to remember that coil mattress provide the best support to back.

3. Back pain

If you have a back problem then you definitely need to consult your doctor before making your choice.

4. Your own body type

This could be the most important factor as your body weight creates impressions in the mattress, which cause the mattress to get out of shape and create problems like backaches! When buying a mattress, make sure you discuss the ways to help best settle the mattress, with the salesperson.

Turning around the mattress helps and depending upon your built, the salesperson might suggest the frequency of this change! When making the purchase, ensure that you can actually lift the mattress to change its position. Buying very heavy mattress could put you in a fix.

5. Price range

This of course, will the deciding factor for most people but try not to compromise on quality and dimensions for a reduction in price. Remember that you will have to replace the cheaper mattress more often and you will end up paying the same amount in any case!

The mattresses available today are"spring, foam, air and water. Foam and spring are the most popular types and sell the most for their easy handling and excellent support that they provide. Water mattresses are difficult to maintain and place in smaller houses so you need to think about those factors before making the purchase.

Air mattresses are popular for occasional uses like sleepover guests and for camps but there are few options in the market for regular sleeping.

Apart from back pain, sleep deprivation caused by wrong beds is known to be the cause of long-term ill affects on health, mood swings and in school children it was found to have affected learning and academic performance.