It’s important when choosing a foam mattress to make certain that you choose the one that is right for you. This means not choosing by price or brand, but by the firmness and its contour. If you want to have a restful sleep without back problems, you have to make sure that your mattress correctly forms to your body’s shape.

Unlike feather mattresses, a foam mattress molds to the shape of your body, which is why they are not only more comfortable but better suited to those who have trouble sleeping because of back or leg problems. By choosing the correct foam mattress for your shape, you can be assured a better night’s sleep and perhaps even ridding yourself of some of the pain and stiffness that has been preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep. Sometimes when we have trouble sleeping, we don’t think about a worn out mattress being the cause, but the truth is that if your mattress is worn, it causes you to toss and turn, trying to get comfortable. You may not even be aware that you are tossing and turning until you awaken in the morning and discover that you still as tired as you were when you went to bed.

With a feather mattress there is no conforming to your body, so as the mattress wears, so does its ability to make you feel comfortable or to “mold” around your body, but a good foam mattress will hug your body, allowing you to move around with comfort and feeling completely rested and pain free in the morning. If you suffer from back pain in the morning without any obvious cause, you may want to think about the condition of your current mattress. If it is more than five years old, it is probably time for you to think about buying a new one.