The most important item in a home for many people is the bed. Getting a good night's sleep may seem natural but, for some, it is an elusive dream and often it is because of the mattress.
Sealy marketing and sales manager Chris Ho Wing-tin says it is important that a mattress provides correct skeletal alignment and proper back support.
'You shouldn't feel your body is sinking into the mattress,' Ho explains. 'Correct spinal alignment delivers muscle relaxation and eliminates pressure points which restrict blood circulation. This means you will enjoy deep restful sleep and wake up ready to meet the challenges of the day.'
A mattress that's too soft will not provide enough support to keep the spine correctly aligned. This causes tension, as your muscles work to compensate, leaving you tired and aching in the morning.
At the other end of the scale, a mattress that's too firm will not support all parts of the body evenly. It tends to create pressure points at the shoulders and hips, reducing blood circulation. This is what causes many people to toss and turn and complain of never being able to get comfortable.
'Don't believe the myth that a hard bed is a good bed for everybody,' Ho says. 'A very hard bed always creates pressure points. If a soft bed can provide correct back support and spinal alignment [and you don't feel like you're sinking], you can enjoy maximum body rest and pressure relief throughout the night.'