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11/8/2017 18 Comments

Mattress Advice from the Chiropractors

​Many patients ask us advice on mattresses. Questions like "When should we replace our old one?" and "Which mattress should we get?" are questions we hear weekly at our offices.
 
Most mattresses have about 10 useable years when you buy them. Pillows are good anywhere from 18 months to 2 years. The best answer for "When should we replace our old mattress?" is when you wake up feeling worse than when you went to bed. Sleep is supposed to restore you. You and your body should feel better  after a good night sleep.
 
You spend anywhere from 25-33% of your life asleep in bed. That means that in the next 10 years, you will spend 3 of those years on your mattress (except for that weekend you had to sleep on your cousins futon and had to come in to see your favorite chiropractors right after).  With this in mind, it makes sense to invest in a good bed.
There really is no perfect mattress from a chiropractic standpoint, but there are great mattresses out there to fit almost every sleeping style (back sleeper, side sleeper, etc...). The best thing you can do is try some of the mattresses out there. The good news is that many of these companies allow you to try a mattress for up to 100 nights and return it if you (and/or your spouse) don't like it. The two top brands right now that get the most attention are Tempur-Pedic and Sleep Number.
 
In the last few years Tempur-Pedic has really made strides to attempt to reduce the amount of heat their initial mattress models held in. This has made for a more comfortable nights rest. We have seen couples argue less and sleep better after getting a Sleep Number. They have the benefit of having adjustable settings for each side of the bed. Both of these mattresses are good options to look into. 
 
There are also some new companies that are trying to break into the market. They are putting out quality mattresses for around $100 and you can return these beds up to 100 days after purchase. These companies even ship the bed right to your door. Three names to check out would be Casper, Purple and Lessa. 
No matter what mattress you buy, you'll want to try it out for at least 30 days. A week in your new mattress isn't enough time to let your body adjust to it. But if you don't like it after 30 days you likely never will.
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Hopefully this is helpful. As always, you can ask any doctor at Vallejo Chiropractic for more info when making these decisions.  ​
18 Comments
Home Page link
11/21/2017 07:46:30 am

Such a great post to know different useful information

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Kevin Brown link
11/29/2017 09:45:16 pm


I liked that you explained the features to these different mattresses. The one that I’m sleeping on is really old, so I need to replace it. It seems like a memory foam mattress would be nice to have since it’s supposed to conform to my body. I hope that will help with my back problems.

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Alexandria Martinez link
3/26/2018 04:15:00 pm

I really like that there are a lot of options that allow for buyers to try out their mattress. This would make it a lot easier to tell if the mattress is good for you and your partner or not. My fiance and I will look into this for ourselves as we shop.

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amusingsleep link
5/17/2018 09:11:14 pm

a great guide post to know about Mattress...thank vallejochiropractic.com

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Marcus link
6/13/2018 10:00:19 pm

I agree about trying the mattress for at least 30 days because your body and the mattress will need time to adjust to each other. After 30 days, if you still don't like it, you probably never will and it's time to try another. Very informative article, thanks.

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Dr. James Warlick link
10/31/2018 01:33:49 am

As per your calculation, i spend four months in a year into bed?

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Gillain Babcock link
11/8/2018 07:00:44 pm

My sister wanted to have a new bed for her apartment that will be fit for her back. It was explained here that a chiropractic suggests that it will be best to try the mattress first before buying it. Furthermore, it's recommended to consult professionals when considering mattress sets.

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Kenneth Gladman link
11/19/2018 03:41:28 pm

It is actually shocking every time I hear that you spend 30% of your life on your mattress. It is not worth not getting a good nights rest for this amount of time. With back pain I would love to learn more on how a new mattress could help me.

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Mark Murphy link
1/7/2019 08:43:19 am

I really appreciate your tip to try a plethora of different mattresses to make sure that you find one that you like. My wife has a new job coming up in a couple of weeks, and I want to make sure that she is getting good sleep since she will perform her best if she is well-slept. I will be sure to tell my wife that we should try and find a mattress to sleep on by trying out other mattresses!

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Chiropractor Santa Barbara link
1/14/2019 05:21:12 pm

This is a great discussion, Thanks everyone in participating. The article is very informative as well as the comments! Goodluck!

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Marietta GA Chiropractors link
1/14/2019 05:33:37 pm

Hello. I really enjoyed this Great article. Keep up the great article.

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Gias link
6/19/2019 05:09:46 am

I really enjoyed your detailed article on mattress. I think this article will help people to choose their perfect mattress and know very important basic things about mattress that your body needs to be adjusted with the new mattress. Changing mattress can solve your back pain or spinal problems.

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Rebeka Stone link
1/27/2020 02:29:51 am

Futon are always the best for taking rest and relaxing they give comfort which can’t be found from other product. I recently bought a seemingly high quality mattress to replace a fake mattress I had bought unknowingly and although its way better compared to the old one.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
3/4/2020 12:30:18 pm

I am so grateful that you shared the features of these different mattresses and that there is a perfect mattress that is suitable for every sleeping position. My wife and I are currently sleeping on a lumpy mattress and it is time we changed it. When we go shopping, I will encourage my wife to try the mattress before making the purchase so that we can have a feel. I will also check with the store if they offer a 100-day trial.

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Chris Pederson link
2/9/2021 03:39:08 pm

It's good to know that there are mattresses for all types of sleeping styles. My wife and I both sleep on our side. I think it would be a good idea to get a custom mattress specifically made for us.

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Limb Protection Christchurch link
3/3/2021 02:08:43 am

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Arrow link
5/13/2022 03:29:34 am

Thanks for your sharing. An Arrow sponge mattress is made of foam that is temperature sensitive and has memory properties. This means that it can contour to the body's contours and relieve pressure on sensitive areas. In addition, memory foam is also much more durable than sponge mattresses, so it is a better choice for people who experience discomfort with their regular mattress.

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White Cannon link
2/2/2023 03:14:03 am

Thank you for the wonderful content.

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