The most common question in consultations concerns the ideal firmness of a mattress. However, classifying it as hard or soft is far too imprecise for truly restful sleep. What is crucial, instead, is how well the mattress suits your individual body statics and sleeping position.

Precision instead of compromise

A mattress is chosen correctly if it reduces pressure points on the shoulders and pelvis while simultaneously guiding the spine neutrally. We are talking about precise contour adaptation here. This means that the mattress molds to your body in the right places.

• Shoulders and pelvis: These areas must be able to sink in specifically to relieve static pressure.

• Waist: This area needs support to keep the lumbar spine neutral and prevent it from sagging.

Individual requirements depending on position

Side sleepers need genuine shoulder support so that the head is guided neutrally and the neck can relax. Back sleepers benefit from stable guidance of the shoulder girdle without micro-movements. Stomach sleepers, on the other hand, need a stable base to prevent the spine from twisting.

The Expert Check: Do you wake up in the morning with stiffness that improves after movement? Do you feel like you're lying on the mattress rather than in it? With a few targeted questions, it's usually possible to quickly narrow down whether it's due to pelvic support or contour adaptation. Visit us for an individual analysis in Horgen.